Spotted Carpet Python

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Python
gptkbp:activities moderate activity
gptkbp:adapted_into adapted to arboreal life
gptkbp:average_temperature ectothermic
can tolerate a range of temperatures
warm environments
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_behavior seasonal breeders
females coil around eggs
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
gptkbp:captive_breeding successful in captivity
popular among reptile breeders
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent climbers
gptkbp:color black and gold
gptkbp:color_variation yellow and black
gptkbp:colors various color morphs available in captivity
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Spotted_Carpet_Python
gptkbp:conservation_efforts not currently threatened
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:educational_value popular in educational programs
gptkbp:egg_laying 5-30 eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Viper
gptkbp:foraging_behavior every 1-2 weeks
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
woodlands
gptkbp:habitat_range northern and eastern Australia
gptkbp:handles generally docile
gptkbp:has_skin spotted
smooth scales
gptkbp:hatching_time 30-50 cm long
gptkbp:health_issues respiratory infections
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spotted Carpet Python
gptkbp:human_interaction can be handled with care
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
mostly at night
gptkbp:incubation_period 60-70 days
gptkbp:interior_features minimum 4x2x2 feet
gptkbp:lifespan 15-20 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Carpet_Python
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
larger snakes
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Morelia_spilota
gptkb:Carpet_Python
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Morelia_spilota_variegata
gptkbp:shedding_frequency every few weeks
gptkbp:size up to 2.5 meters
smaller in captivity
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary
gptkbp:social_structure solitary animals
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Morelia_spilota_variegata
gptkbp:temperament calm and gentle
gptkbp:type_of_care requires humidity and heat
gptkbp:venomous non-venomous
gptkbp:water_requirement requires access to water
gptkbp:wildlife commonly found in zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Spotted_Python
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7