Jungle Carpet Python
Jungle carpet python is a subspecies of snake occurring in Queensland, Australia. Like all pythons, the snake is nonvenomous and kills its prey by constriction. The subspecies is carnivorous and semi-arboreal.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Pythonidae |
| Genus | Morelia |
| Species | Morelia spilota |
| Scientific Name | Morelia spilota cheynei |
| Length | 5 to 7 ft |
| Color | Pattern of black and yellow against a tan or black background; underbelly is generally white |
| Distribution | North Queensland (Australia) |
| Habitat | Lush tropical and subtropical forests near waterbodies |
| Diet | Small mammals, frogs, birds, lizards |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Average Lifespan | In wild: 15 to 20 years In captivity: 30 or more years |
Jungle Carpet Python Pictures Gallery
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- Adult Jungle Carpet Python
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- Carpet Jungle Python
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- Diamond Jungle Carpet Python
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- Jungle Carpet Python Teeth
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- Jungle Carpet Python
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- Morelia Spilota Cheynei
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- Jungle Carpet Python Size
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- Jungle Carpet Python Enclosure
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- Jungle Carpet Python Full Grown
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- Jungle Carpet Python Care
Published on January 8th 2017 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 14th September 2023.
