Amethystine Python — the amethystine or scrub python, Australia’s longest snake, wearing an iridescent purple sheen over olive-gold scales that gives the species its gemstone name. Scrubs are alert, intelligent, athletic pythons for experienced keepers who want serious length without massive bulk.
At a Glance
| Species | Simalia kinghorni (amethystine / scrub python) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 3–5 m — long and lean rather than heavy |
| Lifespan | 20–30 years |
| Enclosure | 200×90×90 cm+ with strong elevated perching |
| Temps / humidity | Basking 32–33 °C, ambient 26 °C; 60–70 % |
| Experience level | Advanced — large-snake experience expected |
Care Basics
Scrubs combine carpet-python husbandry with big-snake logistics: robust anchored branching (they climb at every size), a large water vessel, and disciplined hook-training from day one — the feeding response is world-class. Feed lean; a scrub python should look like a whip, not a sausage. Two-person handling above three metres is basic sense.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do scrubs compare to olive pythons?
Longer, lighter and more arboreal, with a sharper, more athletic temperament — a keeper’s snake rather than a beginner-friendly giant.
Is the purple sheen real?
Completely — it’s structural iridescence, strongest just after shed and in natural light.
Why Buy From EU Exotic Reptile Hub
- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
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Shipping Across the EU
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