{"product_id":"papuan-carpet-python","title":"Papuan Carpet Python","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carpet Python\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMorelia spilota harrisoni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 150–180cm (5–6.5ft), with females generally larger than males\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Guinea (Papua New Guinea and the Indonesian provinces of Papua \u0026amp; West Papua)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A minimum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/120x60x120cm-4ft-pvc-vivarium\" style=\"color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e120×60×120cm Viperia PVC vivarium\u003c\/a\u003e — carpet pythons are semi-arboreal (spending time both on the ground and up in the trees), so a tall enclosure with sturdy climbing branches, horizontal perches at varying heights, and at least two secure hides (one at the warm end, one at the cool end) is ideal; a naturalistic substrate such as coco fibre or cypress mulch helps retain the humidity this species requires\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basking spot of 88–90°F (31–32°C); ambient (background) temperature of 80–85°F (27–29°C) on the warm side, with a cool end of around 75°F (24°C); a gentle night-time drop to 70–75°F (21–24°C) is well tolerated and mirrors natural conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–70% relative humidity; achieved by misting the enclosure once or twice daily, using a moisture-retentive substrate, and ensuring the vivarium has good ventilation to prevent stagnant damp conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUVB:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 6% UVB tube run along most of the vivarium's width, positioned so the animal can bask approximately 20–30cm beneath it — while carpet pythons are largely crepuscular (most active around dawn and dusk), low-level UVB supports vitamin D3 synthesis and is considered beneficial best practice for captive pythons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appropriately sized defrosted mice or rats — juveniles can be offered prey every 7–10 days, while adults feed well on a meal every 2–3 weeks; prey should be no wider than the widest part of the snake's body\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Papuan Carpet Python is a striking subspecies of carpet python native to the island of New Guinea, where it inhabits a range of environments from coastal lowlands to tropical forest edges. It tends to be slimmer and slightly more gracile in build compared to some of its Australian cousins, with a beautifully intricate pattern of browns, creams, and golds that varies noticeably between individuals — making each animal genuinely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapuan Carpet Pythons have earned a loyal following among intermediate keepers: they are active, intelligent, and rewarding to work with, though hatchlings can be feisty and benefit from calm, consistent handling to build confidence. They are a fantastic choice for anyone who has already kept a smaller snake and is ready to step up to a more substantial, visually impressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia UK","offers":[{"title":"Female","offer_id":54783649186129,"sku":"papuan-carpet-python - 002","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":54783649218897,"sku":"papuan-carpet-python - 003","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/6952\/8657\/files\/Morelia-Spilota-Harrisoni_3.jpg?v=1788427491","url":"https:\/\/viperiareptiles.co.uk\/products\/papuan-carpet-python","provider":"Viperia Reptiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}