Morelia (snake)

Morelia is a genus of large snakes in the family Pythonidae found in Indonesia, New Guinea, and throughout Australia. Currently, up to eight species are recognized.

These snakes are generally arboreal to semiarboreal, spending much of their lives in the forest canopy. Although exceptions occur, most attain adult lengths of 2 - 3 m.

Geographic range
Species are found from Indonesia in the Maluku Islands, east through New Guinea, including the Bismarck Archipelago, and in Australia.

Species
Seven species are recognized: T ) Type species.
 * ) Not including the nominate subspecies.

Hybrids

 * Morelia spilota X viridis