From rainforests to deserts, Australia’s pythons are the ultimate stealthy travellers. These gentle giants don’t need venom – they rely on their strong coils to catch a meal and make themselves at home in all kinds of habitats.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeAspidites melanocephalus
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
With its sleek black head, this non-venomous python is a master of Australia’s rocky outcrops and woodlands.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeMorelia spilota variegata
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Woodlands
Conservation status: Least concern
Native to northern Australia, this beautifully patterned python thrives in tropical woodlands and forests.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeMorelia spilota mcdowelli
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
Living along Australia’s sunny east coast, this python loves rainforest and woodland habitats and hunts small mammals.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeMorelia spilota cheynei
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
With vibrant patterns, this python blends beautifully into tropical rainforests, its perfect natural habitat.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeMorelia viridis
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Rainforest
Conservation status: Least concern
With brilliant green scales, this python thrives in rainforests, often coiling gracefully in tree branches.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeLiasis olivaceus
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
Australia’s second-largest python roams rocky outcrops and woodlands, using strength to hunt prey.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeMorelia carinata
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
This rare python dwells in rainforests, known for its textured scales and excellent climbing abilities.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeAntaresia stimsoni
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
Adaptable and hardy, this species inhabits arid deserts and rocky areas across central Australia.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeLiasis fuscus
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
This shiny-scaled swimmer feels right at home in Australia’s wetlands and along riverbanks.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeAspidites ramsayi
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
The woma python, a desert dweller, is perfectly adapted to Australia’s sandy plains and grasslands.
Australia’s 14 python species each have their own quirks. From the coastal carpet python, a rodent wrangler found on the Gold Coast, to the woma python, who prefers a diet of fellow reptiles, these snakes have adapted to almost every corner of the country. They span rainforests to deserts—but not a single python slithers around Tasmania!
Get inspired by our educational talks and animal encounters! Learn about Dreamworld’s unique wildlife, like pythons, and discover how we’re working to protect these amazing Aussie animals.
Crocodylus johnstoni
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Wetlands
Conservation status: Least concern
With their slender snouts and agile builds, freshwater crocodiles are perfectly adapted for life in Australia’s rivers and waterways. Discover these remarkable reptiles in Dreamworld’s Wetlands, where they showcase the quieter—but still powerful—side of the crocodile family.
Crocodylus Porosus
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Wetlands
Conservation status: Least concern
Say hello to the saltwater crocodile—the ultimate apex predator and the largest reptile on Earth! With unmatched strength and stealth, these powerful creatures have ruled Australia’s waters for millions of years.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeLitoria splendida
Animal group: Amphibian
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
With its bright green skin and golden eyes, the magnificent tree frog lives up to its name! Native to Australia’s tropical north, this colourful character is a delight to spot at Dreamworld—see for yourself what makes it so special.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeTiliqua scincoides
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
With a bright blue tongue, this gentle skink thrives in Australia’s grasslands and forests.
Corroboree & Australian WildlifeTiliqua rugosa
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
With its chunky tail and tough scales, the Shingleback skink roams Australia’s deserts and shrubs.
