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

Species: Coastal Carpet Python (Morelia Spilota) 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.

Woma Python

Species: Woma Python (Aspidites Ramsayi) 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.

Close-up of a brown and tan snake with textured, patterned scales. The snake’s head is in focus, showing its nostrils, eyes, and slightly open mouth as it coils its body.

Centralian Carpet Python

Species: Centralian Carpet Python (Morelia Bredli) Centralian Carpet Pythons get their species name in honor of Australian crocodile conservationist Josef "Joe" Bredl. They can hunt in trees using their tails to hang onto branches while they strike and grab their prey

A close-up of a bearded dragon lizard clinging to a reddish-brown log, showing its spiky scales, textured skin, and alert expression with a blurred green background.

Centralian Bearded Dragon

Species: Centralian Bearded Dragon (Pogona Vitticeps) This species habitats include temperate to tropical arid to semi-arid woodland, commonly found in Eastern Australia and Western New South Wales. They feed on vegetation including fruit and leaves in the wild as well as any invertebrates.

Shingle-back Skink

Species: Shingle-back Lizard (Tiliqua Rugosa) 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.