Morelia spilota, commonly known as the carpet python, is a large snake of the family Pythonidae found in Australia, New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, and the northern Solomon Islands. Many subspecies are recognised; ITIS lists six, the Reptile Database six, and the IUCN eight.
A young carpet python can start in a 4x2x2 enclosure, but adults require minimum 6x3x3 with strong vertical and horizontal climbing opportunities. Use cypress mulch or a mulch/soil blend to hold humidity safely. Provide a basking spot of 8892F, a cool side of 7580F, and ambient 8285F...
Young carpet pythons require more frequent feedings, usually every 5-7 days. Adult carpet pythons can be fed less often, typically every 7-10 days. Ensure the prey items are appropriately sized and not too large, as this can lead to regurgitation or digestive issues. Maintaining a Balanced Diet.
Web feeding your carpet python. Web carpet pythons will eat mice or rats of an appropriate size in relation to their body size. Web the backbone of any owners household routine is cleaning and feeding.
The fuzzy is slightly larger than my carpet pythons head. Is this good? I know with Ball Pythons that I should feed 15% of the snakes weight. What is the ratio for carpets?
