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Average Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 0 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 01/15/2008

Main Category:

Snakes

Sub Category:

Pythons

Care Sheet Submitted By:

Dgandee11

Years Experience:

5 to 10 Years

Species:

Olive Python

Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover:

Water Python (Liasis fuscus)

Sexing and Characteristics:

Scientific Name:
The scientific name of the Olive Python is Liasis Olivaceus.

Description:
The Olive Python is one of the third largest python of Australia. It averages 8 feet but it can reach sizes in excess of 14 feet. They have a uniform body color of either olive, greenish brown, or reddish brown. Their ventral color is anywhere from cream to off white.

Olives have very fine or small scales with a mid body scale count of 61-72. This makes them appear very smooth compared to other species. Their skin is fairly loose.

In the wild, most Olives have a very lean girth. Many captive bred snakes achieve a much thicker girth probably due to regular feeding and less activity.

Mostly Active During:

Night

Substrate and Water Needs:

N/A

Lighting and UVB:

N/A

Temperatures and Humidity:

N/A

Heating and Equipment:

N/A

Caging Provided:

N/A

Diet:

Carnivorous

Description of Diet:

In the Wild:
Olives normally feed on small mammals up to Wallabies. Monitors are also featured on their diet.

On a side note: In early 2000 an Olive Python was observed, in the wild, attempting to eat a Rough Scale Python.

Supplements, Nutrition and Usage:

N/A

Maintenance:

N/A

Some Words on this Species:

Olive Pythons are one of my top 3 favorite snakes! They are very attractive, docile and seems to be a very intelligent species. They are super inquisitive, active and are surprisingly fast. The only draw-back is their size / caging requirements.

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