Morelia spilota

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:product
gptkbp:activities crepuscular
gptkbp:average_temperature ectothermic
basking
basking behavior
gptkbp:behavior solitary
nocturnal
defensive behavior
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:climate tolerates a range of temperatures
gptkbp:climb_rate excellent
excellent climber
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 30 eggs
female incubates eggs
gptkbp:color black and gold
varied patterns
brown and yellow
grey and white
can change with environment
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:carpet_python
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
regulation of trade
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance keystone species
featured in Aboriginal mythology
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:family gptkb:snake
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic variability
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Morelia
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
varied habitats
common in the pet trade
rainforests to woodlands
gptkbp:has_skin gptkb:scales
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Morelia spilota
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
constriction
gptkbp:incubation_period about 60 days
gptkbp:launch_date independent at birth
emerge after 60-70 days
gptkbp:length up to 3 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:centralian_carpet_python
gptkb:carpet_python
gptkb:coastal_carpet_python
gptkb:diamond_python
gptkb:jungle_carpet_python
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkb:mythological_figure
small mammals
birds of prey
larger snakes
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest herpetology
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Morelia_spilota_cheynei
gptkb:Morelia_spilota_imbricata
gptkb:Morelia_spilota_mcdowelli
gptkb:Morelia_spilota_spilota
gptkb:Morelia_spilota_variegata
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
illegal trade
illegal pet trade
gptkbp:venomous non-venomous
gptkbp:wildlife common in zoos
popular in captivity