Carpet Python
Morelia spilota
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Reptilecarnivore
The carpet python is a large snake found in Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands. Known for its patterned scales, it’s a member of the python family and thrives in diverse environments.
- Carpet pythons are found in Australia and parts of the Pacific.
- They belong to the Pythonidae family, known for their constricting abilities.
- Several subspecies of carpet pythons are recognised by scientists.
RainforestForestGrasslandAustralia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Reptile
- Scientific name
- Morelia spilota
- Habitat
- Rainforest, Forest, Grassland
- Regions in this directory
- Australia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- large
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
