diamond python on a rock
Diamond carpet pythons are named for the diamond-shaped rosettes in the pattern.
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Morelia spilota spilota
Diamond carpet pythons are named for the diamond-shaped rosettes in the pattern.
Females can lay up to 54 eggs that hatch about 55 days later.
These snakes have noticeable heat sensing pits along the lower rear jaw and near the end of its snout.
This subspecies is very docile and does not like to bite.
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