Papuan Olive Python: Could this snake really change colour like a chameleon
The Papuan Olive Python, Apodora papuana, is a large, non-venomous snake native to New Guinea, distinguished by its rare ability to change skin color, similar to chameleons. This adaptation aids camouflage and thermoregulation in its tropical habitat. Primarily a nocturnal ambush predator, it feeds on mammals, birds, and reptiles, showcasing remarkable physiological and behavioral adaptations for survival.
The Papuan Olive Python, Apodora papuana, is a large, non-venomous snake native to New Guinea, distinguished by its rare ability to change skin color, similar to chameleons. This adaptation aids camouflage and thermoregulation in its tropical habitat. Primarily a nocturnal ambush predator, it feeds on mammals, birds, and reptiles, showcasing remarkable physiological and behavioral adaptations for survival.
