{"product_id":"carpet-python-caramel-het-granite","title":"Carpet Python (Caramel het. Granite 66% het. Albino)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eCarpet Python (Caramel het. Granite 66% het. Albino)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eMorelia spilota mcdowelli\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal Carpet Python\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal carpet pythons hold the title of being the largest carpet python subspecies, though they average between \u003cstrong\u003e6.5–8 ft (2.0–2.5 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e and retain a sleek, arboreal build.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eAppearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese individuals display the Caramel trait: reduced levels of melanin compared to wild type carpets, appearing as a range of bronzes and burnt creams that gain more of an orange or yellow glow as the animal ages. Hatchlings emerge with reddish or brownish tones. Markings are not impacted by the Caramel trait, and lead to a gorgeously monochromatic animal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e This subspecies ranges across eastern Australia, specifically from \u003cspan\u003eSE Queensland to NE New South Wales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eHabitat (wild counterparts): \u003c\/strong\u003eA distinctly arboreal species, carpet pythons inhabit woodlands of a great range of habitats along riparian borders, notably subtropical woodland, dry woodland, and eucalypt forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are \u003cstrong\u003emostly\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003earboreal constrictors\u003c\/strong\u003e, adept at climbing and ambushing prey such as birds and small mammals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults thrive in enclosures \u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e5–6 ft long\u003c\/strong\u003e, with height for climbing. Provide sturdy branches, ledges, and multiple hides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eBasking spot at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e88–90°F (31–32°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eAmbient range \u003cstrong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e75–80°F (24–27°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eHumidity between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e50–70%\u003c\/strong\u003e, adjusted slightly depending on shedding cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles accept hopper mice readily, while adults do best on medium to large rats every 10–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-bred are generally \u003cstrong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003ehardy and good feeders\u003c\/strong\u003e. Juveniles may be defensive, but with steady husbandry, most mature into calm, predictable snakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003esemi-arboreal, naturalistic setup\u003c\/strong\u003e with perches and climbing opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaramel (Incomplete Dominant - Visual): \u003c\/strong\u003eMutation that reduces the production or activity of dark melanin pigment, allowing warmer pigments to show through. 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