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Definition of amethystine python
amethystine python
Plural:amethystine pythons
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A large, non-venomous constrictor snake (Simalia amethistina, family Pythonidae) native to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and northern Australia, characterized by its impressive length and the iridescent, purplish sheen of its scales.
Example
"During our trek through the Queensland rainforest, we were fortunate enough to spot a massive amethystine python coiled high in the canopy."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amethystine python. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amethystine-python