Reptiles
Meet our reptile family featuring native pythons and a shingle-back skink. Spot them basking in the sun or in their climate-controlled habitats with our wildlife keepers!
Quick Facts
All reptiles are ectotherms, meaning they rely on their environment to warm up and cool down.
Australia is home to a whopping 14% of the world’s reptile population.
Snakes and lizards use their tongues to smell.
Australia’s longest snake is the Scrub python, which can reach up to 7 metres long! They are the 6th largest snake in the world.
Reptiles of Paradise Country
Coastal Carpet Python
Coastal carpet pythons are common in Queensland and may even be found in homes! As arboreal hunters, they play a vital role in controlling pests like mice, helping maintain ecosystem balance.
Shingle-back Skink
Shingle-back skinks are unique reptiles belonging to the Blue-tongue skink family! When threatened they open their mouth and flash their broad blue tongue to frighten predators away.
Woma Python
The woma python is a non-venomous ambush hunter native to Australia. A ground-dweller found in arid regions, it preys on small reptiles and mammals; it can even eat venomous snakes without harm.
Coastal Carpet Python
Coastal carpet pythons are common in Queensland and may even be found in homes! As arboreal hunters, they play a vital role in controlling pests like mice, helping maintain ecosystem balance.
Shingle-back Skink
Shingle-back skinks are unique reptiles belonging to the Blue-tongue skink family! When threatened they open their mouth and flash their broad blue tongue to frighten predators away.
Woma Python
The woma python is a non-venomous ambush hunter native to Australia. A ground-dweller found in arid regions, it preys on small reptiles and mammals; it can even eat venomous snakes without harm.
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