Mostly non aggressive the coastal carpet python is a popular pet because it is easy to care for.
South west carpet python temperament.
Most carpet pythons are annual breeders and cycling them on a yearly basis will yield the best results.
As a rule they tend to have a docile temperament and are a pleasure to be around.
A must own for the carpet python enthusiast.
We should be able to offer related pairs in 2008 and unrelated pairs in 2009.
These are arboreal snakes which share a close relationship with the carpet python and although grow to manageable size there snappy temperament and closely monitored care make this a definite candidate for the more experienced snake keeper.
The south west carpet python is mainly nocturnal but is sometimes seen basking in the sun and moving about during the day.
Papua new guinea cape york peninsula of australia.
5 to 6 feet.
Here are some of our bredl s we are working with at present.
Carpet pythons require a basking spot of 30 32 c and an ambient temperature of approximately 25 c this should not be allowed to fall below 23 c.
While carpet pythons do not require full spectrum or uv lighting a light can be useful for display purposes as well as to imitate day and night for the snakes.
It is nocturnal therefore activity and feeding happens after sunset.
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The carpet python is a carnivore and feeds on small mammals birds and the occasional reptile.
The carpet python finds shelter in areas such as hollow tree limbs rock crevices and even the burrows of other animals.
Gradually reducing the nighttime low temperatures aim for 65 to 70 degrees fahrenheit and daily photoperiod 10 to 12 hours will start the breeding process usually in the fall.