The jungle carpet python is the high-contrast showpiece of the Morelia family — jet black overlaid with electric yellow, in a compact frame that stays well under the bulk of a coastal. This female is European captive-bred from colour-selected lines and feeding cleanly on defrosted rodents. Females are the keepers in this subspecies: they carry more size and presence, and they’re the foundation for any jungle or jaguar-cross project.
At a Glance
| Species | Morelia spilota cheynei (jungle carpet python), female |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 1.5–2.0 m |
| Lifespan | 20–30 years |
| Enclosure | 120×60×60 cm with branch network |
| Temperature | Basking 32 °C; ambient 24–26 °C |
| Humidity | 55–65 % — the rainforest carpet |
| Diet | Defrosted rodents |
| Experience level | Confident beginner to intermediate |
Jungle Carpet Care Basics
Jungles hail from Queensland rainforest, so run them slightly more humid than other carpets and expect heavy branch use — this is the most arboreal carpet subspecies. Juveniles are famously spirited; ours are handled regularly, and a few calm minutes a week turns that energy into an alert, confident adult. Yellow intensity peaks around year two or three.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the yellow stay this bright?
Good lines brighten, not fade — juveniles actually start duller and clean up with each shed. Colour photos we send are current and unedited.
Is a female better for breeding projects?
Females are the limiting resource in carpet breeding — a quality female jungle opens up jungle, jag-sibling and zebra pairings later on.
How does it compare with a coastal?
Smaller, brighter, a touch more humid in requirements, equally hardy. If display colour is the priority, jungle wins every time.
Why Buy From EU Exotic Reptile Hub
- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
- Live-arrival guarantee and health guarantee on every animal
- Verified feeding — we ship only established feeders, with a feeding record
- Lifetime care support from our keepers, one message away
Shipping Across the EU
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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