Amethystine python
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Morelia amethistina |
The amethystine python is the largest of Australia's ten native species, growing to a length of about 7 m (23 feet). There is a legend that this snake reflects light. People also call it the Rainbow snake, and they say disturb the rainbow snake violent storms and floods will occur.[citation needed]