{"product_id":"rough-scaled-python","title":"Rough Scaled Python | Morelia carinata","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of Australia's rarest and most remarkable snakes, the Rough-scaled Python wears strongly keeled scales and a Kimberley sandstone-gorge heritage that give it real presence. It is a highly sought-after python for keepers with prior snake experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural origin for this listing is the rugged sandstone gorges and monsoon vine thickets of the Kimberley in far northern Western Australia. There it shelters among rocks and low trees and ambushes prey after dark. The enclosure should recreate that with secure climbing branches, rock or cork retreats, and a warm, seasonally humid environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy specimen is deep-bodied with a triangular head, a pronounced neck constriction and unmistakable keeled, matte dorsal scales in honey-tan to reddish-brown broken by darker blotching. Adult size is generally 150–200 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 and inquisitive but generally secretive and even-tempered once settled. Keep one snake per enclosure; pythons are solitary and only combined briefly and deliberately for breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as a carnivore; appropriately sized rodents matched to the snake's girth. Feed juveniles roughly weekly and adults every one to two weeks, always thawing frozen prey thoroughly. Feed in a considered manner and allow quiet digestion afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA subadult can start in a 90 × 45 × 45 cm enclosure, with an adult best kept in 120 × 60 × 60 cm or larger allowing both floor and climbing space. Provide a basking zone of 30–33 °C, an ambient of 26–28 °C and a modest night-time drop. UVB is not essential but low-level lighting is beneficial. Keep humidity moderate to high with good ventilation, add sturdy branches and secure hides, a large water bowl, and clean spot-by-spot with periodic full changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding follows a cooler winter cycling period. Females lay relatively small clutches of around 10–14 eggs which are incubated near 30–31 °C, producing large, slender hatchlings. Breeding this rare species is a project for experienced keepers rather than most buyers.\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 carinata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough-scaled Python\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKimberley region, northern Western Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150–200 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlert, inquisitive, generally even-tempered\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\u003e90 × 45 × 45 cm for a subadult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 × 60 × 60 cm or larger\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\u003e30–33 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26–28 °C\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 to high with good ventilation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExperienced keepers seeking a rare 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. This python is housed alone and only introduced to another individual briefly and under supervision for breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not house with other snakes, reptiles, or any other animals, which risk stress, injury, disease or predation.\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":55234113012003,"sku":"BA8344","price":595.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/rough-scaled-python.jpg?v=1781504781","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/rough-scaled-python","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}