The following editor will briefly introduce the carpet python to everyone.

I. Basic information

[Chinese name]Carpet python

[Latin name] Morelia spilota

[Alias] Felt Python

[Kingdom] Animalia

[Domain] Chordate

【Class】Reptilian

【Order】Squamata

【Suborder】Snake Suborder

【Family】Anaconidae

【Subfamily】Panaconidae

[Genus] Tree Python

[Species] Carpet Python

[Named and Date] Lacépède, 1804

【IUCN Conservation Level】 LC (Least Concern)

【toxicity】non-toxic

II. Distribution area

Carpet pythons are mainly distributed in northern Australia, East, South, Southern New Guinea: grasslands and woodlands.

III. Morphological characteristics

1. Body size: The total length of the carpet python ranges from 120 to 250 cm, and the length of the young snake is between 25.4 and 25.4 cm. cm~35.5cm, and the adult body length is between 135cm~165cm. Some individuals can grow to 180cm~210cm. Young carpet pythons can grow up to 120 cm in a short period of time, after which the growth rate will slow down.

2. Body color: The body color varies according to the geographical environment. Some have a yellow or light brown background, and some have a dark brown background with large stripes. Adults have yellow and black or maroon banded rings on the body.

4. Living habits

1. Habitat: Carpet pythons have habitats in various environments such as forests and savannahs, and those living in forests are mainly arboreal.

2. Diet: Carpet pythons are carnivorous snakes, feeding on various small vertebrates.

3. Reproduction: Carpet pythons are oviparous. Generally speaking, carpet pythons reach sexual maturity between 18 months and three years old. Usually, the body temperature of pregnant female snakes will be between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius. Female snakes usually shed their skin 2 to 3 weeks after conception, and lay eggs 3 to 4 weeks after shedding.

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