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Basic information

Antaresia perthensis

Pygmy Python

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyPythons
GenusChildren's pythons
Czech name
Krajta trpasličí
English name
Pygmy Python
Alternative names
Perth-Zwergpython
Synonyms
Liasis childreni perthensis
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Distribution and environment

Microhabitat
Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

Body length
max 750 mm
SVL
max 670 mm
Body mass
max 234.4 g
Hatchling mass
~6.2 g
Offspring SVL
max 172 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 25 years
Activity
Nocturnal
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
3–3 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
4–10 individuals
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, SquamBase