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<td colspan="2"><div style="text-align: center"><br><a href="Least_Concern" class="mw-redirect" title="Least Concern">Least Concern</a> <small> (<a href="IUCN_Red_List" title="IUCN Red List">IUCN 3.1</a>)<sup id="cite_ref-iucn_status_19_November_2021_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-iucn_status_19_November_2021-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></small></div>

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<td><a href="Animal" title="Animal">Animalia</a>

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<td><a href="Squamata" title="Squamata">Squamata</a>

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<td><a href="Snake" title="Snake">Serpentes</a>

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<td><a href="Pythonidae" title="Pythonidae">Pythonidae</a>

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<td><a href="Aspidites" title="Aspidites"><i>Aspidites</i></a>

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<td><div style="display:inline" class="species"><i><b>A. melanocephalus</b></i></div>

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<td colspan="2" style="text-align: center"><b><span class="binomial"><i>Aspidites melanocephalus</i></span></b><br><div style="font-size: 85%;">(<a href="Krefft" class="mw-redirect" title="Krefft">Krefft</a>, 1864)</div>

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<td colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: 88%">Distribution of the black-headed python

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<ul><li><i>Aspidiotes melanocephalus</i> <br><small>Krefft, 1864</small></li>

<li><i>Aspidites melanocephalus</i> <br><small>— <a href="George_Albert_Boulenger" title="George Albert Boulenger">Boulenger</a>, 1893</small></li>

<li><i>Aspidites melanocephalus melanocephalus</i> <br><small>— <a href="Arthur_Loveridge" title="Arthur Loveridge">Loveridge</a>, 1934</small></li>

<li><i>Aspidites melanocephalus melanocephalus</i> <br><small>— <a href="Olive_Griffith_Stull" title="Olive Griffith Stull">Stull</a>, 1935</small></li>

<li><i>Aspidites melanocephalus</i> <br><small>— <a href="Harold_Cogger" title="Harold Cogger">H.G. Cogger</a>, <a href="https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_E._Cameron" class="extiw external" title="species:Elizabeth E. Cameron">Cameron</a> & <br><a href="https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Heather_M._Cogger" class="extiw external" title="species:Heather M. Cogger">H.M. Cogger</a>, 1983</small><sup id="cite_ref-McD99_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-McD99-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul>

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<p>The <b>black-headed python</b> (<i><b>Aspidites melanocephalus</b></i>)<sup id="cite_ref-Meh87_3-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Meh87-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> is a <a href="Species" title="Species">species</a> of <a href="Snake" title="Snake">snake</a> in the <a href="Family_(biology)" title="Family (biology)">family</a> <a href="Pythonidae" title="Pythonidae">Pythonidae</a> (the python family). The species is <a href="Endemic" class="mw-redirect" title="Endemic">endemic</a> to <a href="Australia" title="Australia">Australia</a>. There are no <a href="Subspecies" title="Subspecies">subspecies</a> that are recognized as being valid.

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Description">Description</h2></div>

<p>Adults of <i>A. melanocephalus</i> typically grow to 1.5–2 m (4.9–6.6 ft) in length (including tail),<sup id="cite_ref-Animal_5-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Animal-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> but can grow to a maximum length of 3.5 m (11 ft). The body is muscular with a flattened profile, while the tail tapers to a thin point.

</p><p>The top of the head is covered by large symmetrical scales. The <a href="Dorsal_scales" title="Dorsal scales">dorsal scales</a>, which are smooth and <a href="Glossy" class="mw-redirect" title="Glossy">glossy</a>, number 50-65 rows at midbody, while 315-355 <a href="Ventral_scales" title="Ventral scales">ventral scales</a> occur. The tail has 60-75 mainly single <a href="Subcaudal_scales" title="Subcaudal scales">subcaudal scales</a> and the <a href="Anal_scale" title="Anal scale">anal scale</a> is single. The posterior subcaudals tend to be divided, often irregularly.

</p><p>The color pattern consists of shades of black, dark grey, brown, gold, and cream arranged in a banded or brindled pattern. The belly is light-colored, flecked with darker spots. The head is shiny black that also extends down the neck and throat for several inches.

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Distribution_and_habitat">Distribution and habitat</h2></div>

<p>The species <i>A. melanocephalus</i> is found in <a href="Australia" title="Australia">Australia</a>, in the northern half of the country, excluding the very arid regions. The <a href="Type_locality_(biology)" class="mw-redirect" title="Type locality (biology)">type locality</a> given is "Port Denison <a href="Bowen%2C_Queensland" title="Bowen, Queensland">Bowen</a>", <a href="Queensland%2C_Australia" class="mw-redirect" title="Queensland, Australia">Queensland, Australia</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-McD99_2-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-McD99-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It occurs in humid <a href="Tropical" class="mw-redirect" title="Tropical">tropical</a> to semiarid conditions.

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Behavior">Behavior</h2></div>

<p><i>A. melanocephalus</i> is terrestrial and is often found amongst rocks and loose debris. If disturbed, it hisses loudly, but is unlikely to bite unless hunting prey. It sometimes strikes with a closed mouth, but generally can be handled easily. It is a strong swimmer, but is almost never found in water. It is not <a href="Venomous_snake" title="Venomous snake">venomous</a>.

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Feeding">Feeding</h2></div>

<p>The diet of <i>A. melanocephalus</i> consists mainly of <a href="Reptile" title="Reptile">reptiles</a>, including <a href="Ophiophagy" title="Ophiophagy">snakes</a>, but it will eat <a href="Mammal" title="Mammal">mammals</a> and some <a href="Bird" title="Bird">birds</a> if available.<sup id="cite_ref-ADW_6-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ADW-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="Skink" title="Skink">Skinks</a> are the primary prey of the black-headed python. Other important prey include <a href="Gecko" title="Gecko">geckos</a>, <a href="Bearded_dragon" class="mw-redirect" title="Bearded dragon">bearded dragons</a>, <a href="Pygopodidae" title="Pygopodidae">legless lizards</a> and the <a href="Perentie" title="Perentie">perentie</a>, the largest monitor lizard native to Australia,<sup id="cite_ref-ADW_6-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ADW-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> as well as other black-headed pythons.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> When ingesting large prey, it positions one or two coils just ahead of its distended mouth and by constriction makes the task of swallowing easier.

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Reproduction">Reproduction</h2></div>

<p><i>A. melanocephalus</i> is <a href="Oviparous" class="mw-redirect" title="Oviparous">oviparous</a>. Adult females lay five to 10 eggs per clutch. The females stay coiled about the eggs and incubate them until they hatch, which is usually after 2–3 months. The young take small prey as soon as two days after hatching. Immature individuals are vulnerable to predation. Adults have no natural predators other than <a href="Dingo" title="Dingo">dingos</a> and humans.

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Captivity">Captivity</h2></div>

<p>Due to its docile nature and striking color pattern, <i>A. melanocephalus</i> has become very desirable as an exotic pet. It is bred in captivity and can be relatively easily obtained, but does command a high price. As it can be a muscular snake and reaches a fairly substantial size, prospective owners should consider a suitable enclosure, as well as temperature and feeding requirements.

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="In_human_culture">In human culture</h2></div>

<p><i>A. melanocephalus</i> is mentioned in, or plays a central role in, the stories of the <a href="Indigenous_Australians" title="Indigenous Australians">Indigenous Australians</a> <a href="Dreamtime" class="mw-redirect" title="Dreamtime">Dreamtime</a> tradition.

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2></div>

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<li id="cite_note-Meh87-3"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-Meh87_3-0">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><a href="https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/John_M._Mehrtens" class="extiw external" title="species:John M. Mehrtens">Mehrtens JM</a> (1987). <i>Living Snakes of the World in Color</i>. New York: Sterling Publishers. 480 pp. <a href="ISBN_(identifier)" class="mw-redirect" title="ISBN (identifier)">ISBN</a> <bdi>0-8069-6460-X</bdi>.</span>

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<li id="cite_note-scott-4"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-scott_4-0">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><cite id="CITEREFKrefft_G1869" class="citation book cs1"><a href="Gerard_Krefft" title="Gerard Krefft">Krefft G</a> (1869). <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/58853328"><i>The Snakes of Australia; An Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of All the Known Species</i></a>.</cite> Sydney: Thomas Richards, Government Printer. xxv + 100 pp. + index + Plates I–XII. (<i>Aspidiotes melanocephalus</i>, pp. 33–34 + Plate III & Plate V, figure 4).</span>

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<li id="cite_note-Animal-5"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-Animal_5-0">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text">Burnie, David; <a href="Don_E._Wilson" title="Don E. Wilson">Wilson, Don E.</a> (Editors-in-Chief) (2001). <i>Animal</i>. London: Dorling Kindersley. 624 pp. <a href="ISBN_(identifier)" class="mw-redirect" title="ISBN (identifier)">ISBN</a> <bdi>0-7894-7764-5</bdi>.</span>

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Further_reading">Further reading</h2></div>

<ul><li><a href="George_Albert_Boulenger" title="George Albert Boulenger">Boulenger GA</a> (1893). <i>Catalogue of the Snakes in the British Museum (Natural History). Volume I., Containing the Families ... Boidæ ....</i> London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). xiii + 448 pp. + Plates I–XXVIII. (<i>Aspidites melanocephalus</i>, p. 91).</li>

<li><a href="Harold_Cogger" title="Harold Cogger">Cogger HG</a> (2014). <i>Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition</i>. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. xxx + 1,033 pp. <a href="ISBN_(identifier)" class="mw-redirect" title="ISBN (identifier)">ISBN</a> <bdi>978-0643100350</bdi>.</li>

<li><a href="Gerard_Krefft" title="Gerard Krefft">Krefft G</a> (1864). "Description of <i>Aspidiotes melanocephalus</i>, a New Snake from Port Denison, N.E. Australia". <i>Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London</i> <b>1864</b>: 20-22.</li>

<li><a href="https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Steve_K._Wilson" class="extiw external" title="species:Steve K. Wilson">Wilson S</a>, <a href="https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Swan" class="extiw external" title="species:Gerry Swan">Swan G</a> (2013). <i>A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Fourth Edition</i>. Sydney: New Holland Publishers. 522 pp. <a href="ISBN_(identifier)" class="mw-redirect" title="ISBN (identifier)">ISBN</a> <bdi>978-1921517280</bdi>.</li></ul>

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<ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hShq03xeCKQ">Black-headed Python video</a> Accessed 30 June 2013</li>

<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species.php?genus=Aspidites&species=melanocephalus"><i>Aspidites melanocephalus</i></a> at the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/">Reptarium.cz Reptile Database</a>. Accessed 19 September 2007.</li>

<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070216030906/http://www.wardamanwomensbusiness.com/wwbcstory.html">The Creation Story of the Wardaman People</a> at <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.wardamanwomensbusiness.com/">Renewing Women's Business</a>. Accessed 19 September 2007.</li>

<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20060821085552/http://zoo.org.au/animal_page.cfm?area_id=25&zoo_id=1&animal_id=111">Black-Headed Python</a> at <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20060819161012/http://zoo.org.au/">Zoos Victoria</a>. Accessed 19 September 2007.</li>

<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20060328005002/http://www.pythonpete.com/info/blackinf.htm"><i>Aspidites melanocephalus</i></a> at <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20060427131947/http://www.pythonpete.com/index.htm/index.html#Python">Python Pete Reptiles</a>. Accessed 19 September 2007.</li></ul>

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<ul><li><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><a href="Wikidata" title="Wikidata">Wikidata</a>: <span class="uid"><span class="external"><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q265773" class="extiw external" title="wikidata:Q265773">Q265773</a></span></span></span></li>

<li><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><a href="Wikispecies" title="Wikispecies">Wikispecies</a>: <span class="uid"><span class="external"><a href="https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Aspidites_melanocephalus" class="extiw external" title="wikispecies:Aspidites melanocephalus">Aspidites melanocephalus</a></span></span></span></li>

<li><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><a href="Australian_Faunal_Directory" title="Australian Faunal Directory">AFD</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/Aspidites_melanocephalus">Aspidites_melanocephalus</a></span></span></li>

<li><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><a href="INaturalist" title="INaturalist">iNaturalist</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://inaturalist.org/taxa/32127">32127</a></span></span></li>

<li><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><a href="Reptile_Database" title="Reptile Database">RD</a>: <span class="uid"><a class="external text external" href="https://wikidata-externalid-url.toolforge.org/?url_prefix=https%3A%2F%2Freptile-database.reptarium.cz%2Fspecies%3F&id=genus%3DAspidites%26species%3Dmelanocephalus">melanocephalus</a></span></span></li>

<li><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><a href="CITES" title="CITES">Species+</a>: <span class="uid"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://speciesplus.net/#/taxon_concepts/8876">8876</a></span></span></li></ul>

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