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Morelia bredli
A python endemic to the arid ranges of central Australia. Pale intrusions break up a brown to strongly reddish ground colour, their black borders growing heavier towards the tail. It is slender and climbs readily.
Morelia bredli is a python endemic to the mountains of the southern Northern Territory of Australia. It is slender-bodied and rarely reaches 3 m. A highly variable pattern of pale intrusions breaks up a brown to strongly reddish ground colour, normally edged in black that becomes heavier towards the tail, and the belly is yellowish to pale cream. It occupies everything from dry desert through savanna and woodland to freshwater wetland, preferring foothills, ridges and rocky outcrops. It hunts and rests both in trees and on the ground, taking hole-nesting birds, possums, rock wallabies and occasionally feral cats and rabbits. It is oviparous, laying 13 to 47 eggs. Captive care calls for a high basking temperature and a large enclosure.
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The Centralian Carpet Python lives 15-25 years.
The Centralian Carpet Python grows to Up to 3m.
The ideal temperature for the Centralian Carpet Python is 22〜38℃. Ideal humidity is 40〜60%.
Origin
Australia, in the mountains of the southern Northern Territory, across dry desert, savanna, woodland and freshwater wetland, favouring foothills, ridges and rocky outcrops
Lifespan
15-25 years
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Accepted name: Morelia bredli (Gow, 1981)
Synonyms: Python bredli Gow, 1981
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Listed in CITES Appendix II as Pythonidae spp. since February 4, 1977 (Species+). As an Appendix II species, registration certificates for international rare wildlife are not required. Among pythons designated as designated animals in the Animal Protection and Management Act Enforcement Order, only five species are regulated, and this species does not qualify.
Sources: CITES Appendices (Pythonidae spp., Appendix II, effective 4 February 1977) / IUCN Red List / Order for Enforcement of the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals, Appended Table
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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Size
Up to 3m
Temperature
22〜38℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Thawed frozen mice and rats
Target a basking surface of 35-38 C, a cool end of 24-26 C and night-time lows of 22-25 C. Dropping winter temperatures by 3-5 C helps trigger breeding. Humidity suits it best at 40-60 percent, with free access to a humid hide lined with damp sphagnum moss. Mist at least two or three times a day.
The minimum for an adult is about 200 x 90 x 90 cm, and larger, especially taller, is strongly recommended. Since it climbs, fit horizontal branches of varying thickness plus a high basking branch. Use 5-10 cm of a soil-based substrate topped with clean leaf litter.
In the wild it takes hole-nesting birds, possums and rock wallabies. In captivity offer thawed frozen mice or rats sized to the snake. Feed regularly but check weight and body shape often to avoid obesity.
Animals under two years old are normally nervous and nippy, settling as they mature. Start with short handling sessions and work up to 10-15 minutes a day once the snake is comfortable. Keep it singly.
It likes a hot basking site, so always run heat sources on a thermostat and fit bulb cages if lamps sit inside the enclosure. Listed on CITES Appendix II as Pythonidae spp. since 4 February 1977, so no registration certificate is required. It is not among the pythons designated as specified animals in the Appended Table of Japan's Act on Welfare and Management of Animals.
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The ideal temperature for Centralian Carpet Python is 22〜38℃. Recommended humidity is 40〜60%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Centralian Carpet Python is 15-25 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Centralian Carpet Python typically reaches Up to 3m as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Centralian Carpet Python feeds on: Thawed frozen mice and rats. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Centralian Carpet Python varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: September 17, 2026