Pygmy Python (Antaresia perthensis)

The Pygmy Python lives in Western Australia’s arid landscapes.  It is also called Anthill Python for spending their days in large termite mounds. As their name also suggests, it is the world's smallest python species, measuring an average of 16 to 24 inches. 

This snake has reddish-brown skin with dark blotches that perfectly camouflage it in the rocky surroundings. Females are slightly larger than males, but both share a slender physique that helps them burrow into the loose soil of their habitat. 

They are most active at night when they hunt for their prey, consisting of small mammals and rodents with occasional small reptiles.