Irian Jaya Carpets Python and New Guinea Carpets Python

Irian Jaya Carpets Python and New Guinea Carpets Python

Irian Jaya Carpets Python and New Guinea Carpets Python represent one of the smallest varieties. Mature specimens attain average lengths of 4 to 5 feet, but are occasionally known to reach lengths of up to 7 feet. Hatchlings have beautiful red or orange coloration, which will continually change throughout most of their lives. Adults are tan, golden or straw yellow, with rust-orange or chestnut-brown markings outlined in black. Their patterns can be banded or dorsally striped (partially or completely).

Irian Jaya Carpets Python

Irian Jaya Carpets Python

These are one of the more arboreal of the Morelia species and inhabit forested areas throughout their home range. These represent the only carpet pythons still being imported to the United States and Europe. In the not-too-distant future, we will probably start to see even better examples of this species, as more emphasis is placed on selectively breeding them for color and pattern. Currently, the only proven genetic mutation for the Irian Jaya carpet is the granite. (Note that Irian Jaya is
now officially called Western Papua.) Breeding carpet pythons is usually achieved after a cooling period. Copulation is generally observed within the first couple days of a male being introduced into a female's enclosure.

 New Guinea Carpets Python

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