The Albino Darwin is the crown jewel of carpet python morphs — the famous T-negative albino line that turns the Top End carpet’s pattern into glowing white, butter-yellow and lavender. These are the genetics that redefined Morelia breeding, and mature animals are among the most photographed pythons in any European collection. Darwins are also the smaller, milder-mannered end of the carpet complex, which makes an albino a genuinely practical keep, not just a showpiece.
This animal is EU captive-bred, feeding on defrosted rodents, with lineage information available on request.
At a Glance
| Species | Morelia spilota variegata — Albino (T-) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 1.6–2.0 m — compact for a carpet |
| Lifespan | 20–30 years |
| Enclosure | 120×60×60 cm with climbing branches |
| Temperature | Basking 32–33 °C; ambient mid-20s |
| Humidity | 50–60 % |
| Diet | Defrosted rodents |
| Experience level | Confident beginner to intermediate |
Albino Darwin Care Basics
Care is standard carpet python with one adjustment: albinos lack protective pigment, so avoid intense unshaded basking bulbs — a halogen with a slate or guard, or radiant heat panel, gives the same warmth without glare. Otherwise: branch under the heat, hide at each end, big water bowl, weekly feeds for juveniles stretching out with age.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the albino gene linked to health problems?
No — the Darwin albino line is decades deep and robust. The only practical difference is light sensitivity, handled with softer lighting.
What can I breed an Albino Darwin to?
To another albino for all-albino clutches, or to het-albino animals for 50 % albinos. Pairing into jungle or zebra lines is how the high-end combos (Zebra Albinos, Sunglows) are made.
How does it differ from other carpet pythons?
Darwins run smaller and calmer than coastals and jungles — the best-tempered branch of the family, in our experience.
Why Buy From EU Exotic Reptile Hub
- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
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We ship EU-wide with specialist live-animal couriers in insulated, heat- or cool-packed boxes, dispatched only when the weather forecast along the whole route is safe. You receive tracking on dispatch day and your animal typically arrives within 24 hours. See our shipping policy and FAQ for full details.
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