Amethyst Python

[Mustang5]

I ran across a Amethyst Python today in a LLLreptile retail shop and at the time I have never heard of them. So I googled them and Wiki says they get pretty big 15ft and are an Australia Python (which I figured cause it has that distinct head shape like a carpet). But Wiki doesn't say much else. So I was wondering if any of you have had an experience with them and know a little more about them cause they are beautiful snakes. Not looking to purchase one, just want to know more about them.
Thanks

[MattyN]

Got two here where I work in Durban, South Africa. From my experience they don't seem to tame down very well but that could just be our individuals. They do however have a ridiculous feeding response!

[Mustang5]

Got two here where I work in Durban, South Africa. From my experience they don't seem to tame down very well but that could just be our individuals. They do however have a ridiculous feeding response!

The one I saw was probably a juvenile about 4-5ft. Are the ones at your work adults?

[midgard]

They have eaten freshwater crocs before and there are reports of them being 20+ feet. I have seen them in videos and they seemed aggressive bit they we're wild.

[midgard]

There are reports of them reaching over 28 feet according to Wikipedia. There have been specimens caught that measured around 23 ft.

[M.P.C]

But they look so amazing

[Gio]

It is known as the scrub python more commonly. There are different subspecies and Nick Mutton from INLAND REPTILE works with a smaller locality.

I have never seen anything about them eating fresh water crocs. They are quite arboreal I think those reports may be confused with the olive python or the water pythons.

If you look up "scrub python" you will find a lot of info.

They have potential to get long, but they are relatively slender compared to other giant pythons.

I wish I had the space for one.

[Mustang5]

It is known as the scrub python more commonly. There are different subspecies and Nick Mutton from INLAND REPTILE works with a smaller locality.

I have never seen anything about them eating fresh water crocs. They are quite arboreal I think those reports may be confused with the olive python or the water pythons.

If you look up "scrub python" you will find a lot of info.

They have potential to get long, but they are relatively slender compared to other giant pythons.

I wish I had the space for one.

I have heard of a scrub Python before. So is a amethyst just another name for them?

[Gio]

I have heard of a scrub Python before. So is a amethyst just another name for them?

Morelia amethystine is the scientific name.

It is also called the scrub python or amethystine python.

There are different sub-species some get huge like the Kinghorni scrub python. That is arguably the largest snake in Australia. Some say based on overall length AND THICKNESS the Olive python is larger.

I don't know much about them other than they are highly arboreal, and Nick Mutton works with the Tanimbar version. (quite small)

The Barneck scrub python is a bigger snake, and DM Exotics works with them and has a nice spot on You Tube dealing with them.

I'd love to own one, however they need a lot of space, and there are not a lot of captive bred specimens in the US right now. I hear they can be a bit unpredictable, but that can happen with any snake.

[Gio]

Morelia amethystine is the scientific name.

It is also called the scrub python or amethystine python.

There are different sub-species some get huge like the Kinghorni scrub python. That is arguably the largest snake in Australia. Some say based on overall length AND THICKNESS the Olive python is larger.

I don't know much about them other than they are highly arboreal, and Nick Mutton works with the Tanimbar version. (quite small)

The Barneck scrub python is a bigger snake, and DM Exotics works with them and has a nice spot on You Tube dealing with them.

I'd love to own one, however they need a lot of space, and there are not a lot of captive bred specimens in the US right now. I hear they can be a bit unpredictable, but that can happen with any snake.

Auto correct got the first name wrong. The scientific name should read Morelia Amethistina