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Black-headed Python. Photographed near the Kalumburu Rd, Kimberleys, Western Australia. An inhabitant of drier regions of northern Australia, in seasonally arid selerophyll forests and rocky hills
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Black-headed Python. Photographed near the Kalumburu Rd, Kimberleys, Western Australia. An inhabitant of drier regions of northern Australia, in seasonally arid selerophyll forests and rocky hills
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Black-headed Python.
Kalumburu Rd, Kimberleys, Western Australia
Aspidites melanocephalus
An inhabitant of drier regions of northern Australia, in seasonally arid selerophyll forests and rocky hills. Shelters in earth cracks, hollow logs, ground debris
and animal burrows. Feeds on lizards, other snakes. As they feed on reptiles they lack the heat pits of other pythons. Uses its black head in a unique way. Where other snakes need to expose their whole body to the sun, the python can leave most of its body concealed and just expose its black head to the sun. Because dark colours heat up quicker than light colours, its dark head alone can heat its whole body. On very hot days these snakes have been seen to bury their heads in sand to cool themselves. This snake is one of the traditional foods of aboriginal people of Australia.
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Sunbathing in Style - The Black-headed Python's Unique Tanning Technique!
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. In this photo print, we witness the incredible adaptability of the Black-headed Python as it flaunts its fashion-forward approach to sunbathing near Kalumburu Rd, Kimberleys, Western Australia. This slithering sensation knows how to make a statement with its stunning black head. Unlike other pythons that require full exposure to soak up the sun's rays, this clever reptile has mastered the art of efficiency. By strategically leaving most of its body concealed and exposing only its dark head, our fashionable python can heat up its entire body in no time! Talk about a smart way to stay warm! But wait, there's more! On scorching hot days, these stylish serpents have been spotted burying their heads in sand for a quick cool-down session. Who knew sandy facials were all the rage among snakes? Not only is this snake a master of style and temperature control but it also plays an important role on Aboriginal menus. Yes, you heard it right – this slinky superstar is one of the traditional foods cherished by Australian Aboriginal people. So next time you spot a Black-headed Python strutting its stuff in rocky hills or selerophyll forests, remember that behind those mesmerizing eyes lies an ingenious creature who knows how to work both nature and fashion trends like no other!
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