Observations by liam___freya

Field Notes - Description

Size : An average adult Spotted python is 75cm to 1m in length. Some of the larger ones can also measure up to 1.5m. Appearance : Heads of the Spotted pythons are very different from their necks, than how it should have been. This species of snakes are of very solid built. Skin : Skin of Spotted pythons are blotched and ragged at the edges, since dark pigmentation arises n complete scales only. Their body had about 37-44 rows of scales around their mid-body.

Color : These snake species are found in blotched and irregular color patterns. They are mostly of dark brown, dark chocolate, pale brown, soil color, and many more varieties of brown color. Their underneath side of the body are cream in color.

Distribution Range

Spotted pythons are found in Australia. They range from Cape York Peninsula, in the extreme north, to eastern Queensland in the southern part to north of New South Wales. The species is found on the islands off-coast Queensland.

Sign of a healthy Spotted python is if it sheds around once a month on a regular basis. The skin shedding process is a basic necessity of the growing procedure of snakes. The older they grow in age their physical growth rate decreases and so does their shedding frequency. If the snake is not shedding then that indicates malnutrition or any of the environmental discomforts and misfits.

Malnutrition, improper humidity, too much of human handling, trauma, and skin bacteria can cause less shedding,

Diet Sheet

The Spotted pythons feed on mostly small mammals, lizards, birds, etc. The insectivorous bats are one of the favorite foods of the Spotted python species. They have also been observed to diet on small rodents and mice. These bats reach the entrance to the habitat holes of these snakes in search of bugs and insects, and become prey to the snakes.

Field Notes - Brief Description
Usually all green, backs of thighs and groin orange to yellow-white.
Other Common Names
Eastern Dwarf Tree frog
Identifying Characteristics
A small slender frog, usually all green, but can be green with fawn legs or all fawn. A white stripe runs underneath the eyes. The backs of its thighs and groin are orange to yellow-white. The skin on its back is smooth and its belly is granular. Its irises are golden and its pupils are horizontal. Its toes are partially webbed and its toe discs are large. Body size up to 2.5 cm.
Biology
Can be found sheltering and spending much of its time in the vegetation, occasionally lunging out to catch mosquitoes and other flying insects. Its call is similar to 'Reek...pip, reek...pip...pip'. The male calls from vegetation both day and night in warmer weather. You are more likely to hear the frog than see it. Visit any wetland around Sydney, particularly from October to April, and you will probably hear the male calling for a mate. Breeding occurs from spring to summer, usually after rain. The female lays approximately 250 eggs on submerged stems.
Max Size (cm)
2.5
Diet
Carnivore

Field Notes - Green Treefrog
Litoria caerulea
Brief Description
Dark olive to bright green, sometimes with a scattering of white spots or flecks; white belly.
Other Common Names
Common Green Tree Frog, Dunny Frog, Northern Green Tree Frog
Identifying Characteristics
Dark olive to bright green in colour, but can change depending on the temperature, humidity and lighting. Its sides, and sometimes its back, have a scattering of white spots or flecks. The belly is white. Irises are golden and pupils are horizontal. Fingers are partially webbed. Toes are webbed and toe discs are large. Body size up to 12 cm.
Biology
This frog is often found after dark sitting beneath outdoor lights to catch insects, but it is also capable of taking larger prey on the ground, including mice. It has also been recorded catching bats around cave entrances. The oldest recorded captive frog died at 23 years of age. It is highly adaptable, often found in urban backyards, letterboxes, toilets and even bathrooms. Its call is similar to a 'crawk...crawk....crawk' sound. Breeding occurs from November to February and the male can usually be heard calling near water or even down pipes. The female lays up to 2000 eggs floating on the surface of still water. It is one of the largest and most widespread frogs in Australia.
Max Size (cm)
12
Diet
Carnivore