Carpet Python

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Python
gptkbp:behavior Nocturnal
gptkbp:breedingSeason Spring to Summer
Popular in the pet trade
Successful in captivity
Courtship rituals
Females incubate eggs
gptkbp:character Non-venomous
gptkbp:climate Basking in sunlight
Adapted to various climates.
gptkbp:climbRate Excellent climbers
gptkbp:clutchSize 10-30 eggs
gptkbp:colors Black and gold
Varies by region
Varied patterns
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Carpet_Python
Woodlands_and_scrublands
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol in some indigenous cultures
gptkbp:diet Carnivore
gptkbp:family Pythonidae
gptkbp:fossilRecord Ancient relatives known
gptkbp:geneticDiversity High within populations
gptkbp:habitat Rainforests
Eastern_and_Northern_Australia
gptkbp:hasLength Smooth and shiny
gptkbp:headCoach Distinctive triangular shape
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carpet Python
gptkbp:humanInteraction Occasional conflicts with humans
gptkbp:length up to 3 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 15-20 years in captivity
gptkbp:localNames Various indigenous names
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:notable_player Constricting prey
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:predators Rodents
Birds of prey and larger snakes
gptkbp:relatedPatent Other_Morelia_species
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:researchInterest Studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scientificName Morelia spilota
gptkbp:size Medium to large snake
gptkbp:skin Dark with lighter patterns
Used in leather goods
gptkbp:socialStructure Solitary_except_during_mating
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Diamond_Python
gptkb:Irian_Jaya_Carpet_Python
gptkb:Coastal_Carpet_Python
Jungle Carpet Python
gptkbp:territory May exhibit territoriality
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Reptilia
Ambush predator
Primarily at night