Black-headed Carpet Python

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Python
gptkbp:activity_pattern Diurnal and nocturnal
gptkbp:age 2-3 years
gptkbp:average_temperature Tropical temperatures
Warm basking spots
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Egg-laying
Bask in sun during incubation
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to summer
gptkbp:captive_breeding Successful in captivity
gptkbp:captivity_care Requires large enclosures
gptkbp:character_traits Curious and active
gptkbp:climate Warm and humid
gptkbp:clutch_size 5-30 eggs
gptkbp:color Juveniles are brighter
gptkbp:color_variation Various patterns
gptkbp:coloration Black and yellow
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Black-headed_Carpet_Python
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Popular in the pet trade
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:diseases Respiratory infections
gptkbp:educational_role Used in wildlife education programs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Viper
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Every 1-2 weeks
gptkbp:fossil_record Related to ancient pythons
gptkbp:genetic_studies Analyzed for phylogenetics
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Morelia
gptkbp:habitat Tropical forests
Rainforests and woodlands
gptkbp:habitat_range Eastern Australia
gptkbp:handles Generally docile
gptkbp:has_skin Scales
gptkbp:hatching_time 60-70 days
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black-headed Carpet Python
gptkbp:human_interaction Generally non-aggressive
gptkbp:length up to 2.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 15-20 years in captivity
Maintained in zoos and aquariums
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Carpet_Python
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:nesting Builds nests for eggs
gptkbp:predators Birds of prey
gptkbp:prey gptkb:mammals
gptkbp:related_species Other Carpet Pythons
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance Studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Morelia_spilota
gptkbp:shedding_frequency Every few weeks
gptkbp:skin_color Black head with yellow body
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Morelia_spilota_variegata
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:venomous No
gptkbp:water_requirement Fresh water available
gptkbp:wildlife Common in reptile houses
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Black-headed_Python
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7