{"product_id":"black-and-gold-jungle-python","title":"Black and Gold Jungle Python | Morelia spilota cheynei","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black and Gold Jungle Python is the boldest-marked of the carpet pythons, jet black broken by bright gold, alert and rarely still. It makes a rewarding step up for a keeper with a season or two of snake experience behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJungle Carpet Pythons come from the rainforest margins, gallery forest and open woodland of the Atherton Tableland and wet tropics of north-eastern Queensland, where they climb through vegetation and shelter in hollows and among rock. Natural origin for this listing is north-eastern Queensland. The enclosure should recreate that warm, semi-arboreal setting with sturdy horizontal branches, a secure hide at each end, a firm substrate and a clear warm-to-cool gradient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy specimen is well-muscled with clear eyes, a clean vent and a smooth, glossy body. The Jungle Carpet wears a high-contrast pattern of black bands and blotches over a bright yellow to gold ground, the boldest of the carpet subspecies, and the scales carry a faint iridescent sheen. Adult size is generally 150–210 cm, so the animal should never be purchased only for its current size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as alert, active and food-driven, with hatchlings often nippy before settling into regular gentle handling. They are best housed one snake to an enclosure. Pythons do not need company, and cohabiting risks stress, feeding competition and a feeding-response mistake, so pairs are only brought together briefly and under supervision for breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as a carnivore; appropriately sized rodents no wider than the thickest part of the snake. A hatchling starts on pinky mice and moves up in prey size as it grows, with an adult taking an appropriately sized rat or mouse roughly every one to two weeks and less often through the cooler months. Always thaw and warm frozen prey thoroughly, and keep fresh water available at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hatchling can be started in a small, secure enclosure and moved up as it grows; an adult needs a minimum floor space of about 120 x 60 cm, with 150 x 60 x 90 cm or larger recommended to allow climbing. Provide a warm basking end of 31–33°C and a cooler end of 24–26°C, with a night-time drop to around 22°C, controlled by a thermostat. UVB is not essential for this nocturnal species, though low-level UVB is beneficial. Keep humidity moderate, around 50–60%, raising it slightly during shedding. Use an absorbent substrate, offer a snug hide at each end, several sturdy branches and a water bowl large enough to drink from, and spot-clean regularly with periodic full cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarpet Pythons are egg-layers, cycled for breeding with a cooler, drier winter period and a natural drop in night temperatures. After mating and a pre-lay slough the female lays a clutch of roughly 10–25 eggs, incubated at about 30–32°C for around 50–60 days or brooded by the female. Breeding is not expected for most keepers but is achievable for a prepared keeper with the right setup and licensing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorelia spilota cheynei\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJungle Carpet Python\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRainforest margins and open forest of north-eastern Queensland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150–210 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlert, active and food-driven; can be nippy when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 120 x 60 cm floor for one adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 x 60 x 90 cm or larger, single occupant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore - appropriately sized rodents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasking Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31–33°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–26°C cool end, dropping to around 22°C at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUVB Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot essential but beneficial — UV Index 2.0–3.0 + 5–6% UVB — not essential but recommended - crepuscular baskers do use it when offered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate, around 50–60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeepers with some snake experience wanting a bold, active python\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicence Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - reptile keeper's licence in most Australian states\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone. Carpet Pythons are solitary and thrive housed alone; they do not need or benefit from company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not house with other snakes of any species or size, or with any other animals, which would only be treated as competition or prey. Even other Carpet Pythons should share an enclosure only briefly and under supervision for breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize options reflect the sizes we stock; any shown as sold out will return as we restock. Australian livestock for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee. A reptile keeper's licence is required to buy and keep native reptiles and amphibians in most Australian states - please ensure you hold the appropriate licence for your state before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234112782627,"sku":"BA8507","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/black-gold-jungle-python.jpg?v=1781504581","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/black-and-gold-jungle-python","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}