What substrate is best for a carpet python?

What substrate is best for a carpet python?

Aspen or cypress wood such as Zoo Med Forest Floor Natural Cypress Mulch Reptile Bedding are decent substrates and have the added benefits of looking more naturalistic as well as absorbing odors.

Do carpet pythons need high humidity?

Humidity. The Carpet Python requires moderate humidity of about 50 – 60% – which should be easily reached with good substrate choices and misting.

How big do male coastal carpet pythons get?

The precise pedigree of the Coastal Carpet Pythons in captivity is not known. When in captivity, the males reach the average length of 5 to 8 feet while the female normally reach lengths of 8 to 10 feet.

How big do coastal carpet pythons get?

The normal adult size of the Coastal Carpet Pythons is 8 to 9 feet long. They are the biggest of all the other Carpet Python species the females being bigger than the male. Older species become heavy bodied and develop triangular-shaped heads that are impressive to look at. The hatchlings of Coastal Carpets are colored and patterned attractively.

What is a co-coastal carpet python?

Coastal Carpet Python is the common name for this kind of snake. Its scientific name is Morelia Spilota McDowelli. This is a great snack for anybody searching for a large and impressive snake. It is one of the popularly bred and kept python.

What do you need for a carpet python?

Carpet Pythons do not have any special humidity requirements. Their tank temperature is easily maintained with a heat source and thermostat. Most adults reach at least five feet in length and need large cages. When cared for properly, these Pythons are large, beautiful, and docile.

What temperature should a carpet pythons cage be?

The hot side of their cage should be 85 to 90°F and the ambient side should be 70 to 75°F. To regulate the cage temperature you can use a heat pad or heat tape hooked up to a thermostat. Carpet Pythons do not need special humidity levels.