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  • Coastal Carpet Python

    I didn't really know there was an area here for carpet pythons. But now that I found a good spot here we go!

    It is was a very hot, muggy day in Minneapolis and the sun just broke out after the morning fog burnt off on this day.


    Apologies, my deck rails took a beating from the weather this last year and they look awful here.


    This is Jewel! She is a coastal carpet python. Probably a mix, but the size of her parents say mostly coastal. (Mom 10 feet and Dad 8+ feet)

    She is getting a bit thicker these days and is over six feet long at 2 years 2 months old.








    I tried to capture her pattern and coloring on the sides. I think she is starting to look a lot more coastal than jungle. Initially a lot of folks pegged her as a jungle.








    She was moving about constantly and getting any quality images was difficult. I was able to get some shots closer up which was surprising given her obvious enthusiasm to explore.






    She really isn't yellow, but more ivory and black with browns and even some red mixed in. Her tail is becoming a burnt color which was probably her most yellow area early on.









    I may do some in cage photos this winter but this is it for the outdoor stuff for the year.




    Thanks for checking her out!

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    Gosh, what a beautiful snake! Cream is every bit as pretty as yellow, IMO. What a stunner! Don't know why I never got one of these...? (I guess mostly it was the ultimate size- length)
    thanks for sharing!

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      Re: Coastal Carpet Python

      gorgeous animal. Great head shots!!

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        I think she's beautiful! Yes, I like the bright yellow ones but I also like the lighter colored ones as well. Great photos, thanks for sharing.
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          Re: Coastal Carpet Python

          She is a very pretty girl!
          "An increase in reptile education can lead to a decrease in reptile discrimination." - Bebo

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          • #6
            Re: Coastal Carpet Python

            Originally posted by Noelle7206 View Post
            Gosh, what a beautiful snake! Cream is every bit as pretty as yellow, IMO. What a stunner! Don't know why I never got one of these...? (I guess mostly it was the ultimate size- length)
            thanks for sharing!
            Hi,

            I think you'd be surprised how light these guys are compared to shorter boa constrictors. My 6 foot male is probably triple the weight of the 6+ foot carpet.

            They are rather entertaining snakes. They are VERY semi arboreal. At night she is perched and by day she will pick either the floor or the perches.

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