Black-headed Python

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Aspidites melanocephalus

Black-headed Python, a reference photo
Photo: en:User:Dawson · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

The black-headed python (Aspidites melanocephalus) is a species of snake in the family Pythonidae (the python family). The species is endemic to Australia. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-headed Python being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Pythonidae
Species
Aspidites melanocephalus

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