The adults of this small species average around 3’ in length. In nature the Stimson’s pythons have the largest natural range of any Australian python from the coast of West Australia throughout the central interior and as far east as the Great dividing Range. The Western Stimson’s python is found along the south western coast of Australia. They are mostly a boldly patterned species with varying shades of deep reddish or brown colored blotches on a lighter contrasting background of various shades. The western form is often considered more contrasting than the eastern form but both vary considerably based on the origin of the specimen.