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==Distribution and habitat==

The speciesOenpelli python occurs in a restricted range in the Northern Territory, in the sandstone outcrops of western Arnhem Land.<ref name="NT threatened"/><ref name="Cogger" />

The species is found in [[habitat]] located on a sandstone [[massif]], in the regions surrounding the upper reaches of the [[Cadell River|Cadell]], [[South Alligator River|South Alligator]] and [[East Alligator River|East Alligator]] rivers. It is territorial, roaming between discrete positions, such as overhangs and caves in sandstone gorges or in a shady tree. Sightings are also reported in the region's woodland, heathland, and open rocky plains. It is noted as having an association with the [[Kombalgie]] sandstone gorges.<ref name="Cogger">{{cite book|author-link=Harold Cogger|last=Cogger|first=H. G.|year=2000|title=Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia|publisher=[[New Holland Publishers|New Holland Publishers Australia]]|isbn=9781876334338}}</ref> It is said to be associated with sandstone rock outcrops with dense vegetation.<ref name=JCM/>