What kind of carpet

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...af0b6ee26d.jpgI got a carpet python from a petstore and all they new was it was a carpet any one care to guess what it is

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Without accurate lineage information it's impossible to say with certainty what kind of carpet you have. Yours looks like it has some jungle influences and there could be some IJ or coastal in the mix too. That would be my guess but again it's just a guess. Either way carpets are great snakes to keep and yours looks nice.

I know it's just a guess just curious what others thought went to a different petstore than usual to find live mice (picky brb) and fell in love with this guy

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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...fe7b2535da.jpg here is it's home and it stays on the vines doesn't even come down 2 drink just hangs her head down

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As Zig stated, without info everything is a guess.

I also see possible jungle and coastal influence. I am in the same situation with my "mutt" she is called a coastal, but has some characteristics that are outside of the pure coastal box.

I've never seen a carpet python I didn't like!

Looks like a low quality (low yellow) jungle. To me.

The important thing is its a carpet Python. It looks good as well so enjoy.


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Originally Posted by enginee837

Looks like a low quality (low yellow) jungle. To me.

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Based on the size of the snake, it would be premature to refer to it as low yellow even if we knew it was a jungle. They're all born with coloration similar to a coastal. It takes a while for them to yellow up.

Either way I agree with terminal. No matter what kind of carpet it is they are awesome snakes so you will enjoy it. Our tiger jag likes to hang down and drink water also. She barely touches the ground where as the other two are on the ground quite a bit.


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This is my first carpet and ever since it started trusting me it has been my favorite snake i love its attitude its lightened up some since this photo no yellow though don't care love this snake carpets rock

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Btw nothing low quality about it 2 me

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Originally Posted by enginee837

Looks like a low quality (low yellow) jungle. To me.

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Low quality is based on what?

For somebody like myself, I prefer snakes that exhibit the traits of the locality they come from. While the high yellows and fancy neon colors may turn heads, there is certainly nothing wrong with ANY carpet python that looks more like a wild specimen and if the O/P didn't pay big money for some special morph, there is nothing low quality about it.

Dennis M is spot on in saying the true coloring isn't likely seen here as the snake is quite juvenile.

I know that there are some PURE locality jungle carpet pythons that look nothing like what most folks consider "high quality".

Many of the carpets here in the US are most certainly a mixed bag of tricks, but that's OK. I have a mutt myself and couldn't be happier.

I'm not sure "low quality" is the correct term here.

The picture was taken in less than ideal lighting conditions. I see some nice striping on the sides and the potential for some high contrast when it matures.

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Originally Posted by enginee837

Looks like a low quality (low yellow) jungle. To me.

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Based on the size of the snake, it would be premature to refer to it as low yellow even if we knew it was a jungle. They're all born with coloration similar to a coastal. It takes a while for them to yellow up.

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Also, low yellow does not equal low quality. Some of my favorite jungles are low yellow with lots of black tipping.

Quality means different things to different people which is precisely why I clarified my statement. I prefer high yellow jungle carpets. In my experience the carpets that I have seen to be high yellow as adults, displayed at least some yellow as little ones.
I was not insulting and if it was taken that way I apologize. I have been told some of my animals are "low quality" or "pet quality" by some and others have told me they were gorgeous. I happen to agree with the latter.
You asked for opinions and you got mine, don't have to like it.

so there it is kspeck420.
A) no one knows what type of carpet python you have, probably too soon to to tell, maybe you'll never know.
B) those of us who keep carpets see nothing "low quality" about it.

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Quality means different things to different people which is precisely why I clarified my statement. I prefer high yellow jungle carpets. In my experience the carpets that I have seen to be high yellow as adults, displayed at least some yellow as little ones.
I was not insulting and if it was taken that way I apologize. I have been told some of my animals are "low quality" or "pet quality" by some and others have told me they were gorgeous. I happen to agree with the latter.
You asked for opinions and you got mine, don't have to like it.

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That's good, and thanks for clarifying.

I would consider a "high quality" animal one that represents traits of the locality it is from.

For instance, Nick Mutton's Brisbane, locality coastal carpets.

On the other side of that coin, I'd also consider very selectively bred morphs high quality, if the breeder had been working years for certain traits.

In this case I believe the O/P was looking for ideas as to what species the snake was. Coastal, coastal/jungle mix, IJ, or Darwin or diamond.

Whether or not the quality of the snake was in question is something I don't believe the O/P was asking about.

But I understand your point in trying to describe the animal, I misunderstood your post.

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That's good, and thanks for clarifying.

I would consider a "high quality" animal one that represents traits of the locality it is from.

For instance, Nick Mutton's Brisbane, locality coastal carpets.

On the other side of that coin, I'd also consider very selectively bred morphs high quality, if the breeder had been working years for certain traits.

In this case I believe the O/P was looking for ideas as to what species the snake was. Coastal, coastal/jungle mix, IJ, or Darwin or diamond.

Whether or not the quality of the snake was in question is something I don't believe the O/P was asking about.

But I understand your point in trying to describe the animal, I misunderstood your post.

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You hit the nail on the head just curious about what others thought the species was

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…. I prefer high yellow jungle carpets. In my experience the carpets that I have seen to be high yellow as adults, displayed at least some yellow as little ones.
I was not insulting and if it was taken that way I apologize. I have been told some of my animals are "low quality" or "pet quality" by some and others have told me they were gorgeous. I happen to agree with the latter….

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fair enough, these things happen on the internet sometime. no facial expressions, no body language, no tone of voice. things can be misinterpreted.

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….Onthe other side of that coin, I'd also consider very selectively bred morphshigh quality, if the breeder had been working years for certain traits.

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which is exactly where the bright yellows on jungles so many of us love come from. selective breeding several decades ago. yes, there are some bright yellows in the wilds of Australia, but they are in the minority

Definitely didn't think anyone was trying to bash my carpet we are in carpet python forum anyway I'm sure we all love them

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... we are in carpet python forum anyway I'm sure we all love them

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Yup, how could we not? In the future we will no longer refer to low/high quality Morelia. They will be considered either great or het for great.

Congrats on your cool Carpet KS, your fun factor just went up a notch or two! :)

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Yup, how could we not? In the future we will no longer refer to low/high quality Morelia. They will be considered either great or het for great.

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I love that lol. I agree, I have not seen a carpet that is not beautiful. It all depends on your taste. We all like some colorations or localities more than others but it is awesome to be able to see other carpets that people have and to be able to enjoy them also. I know that since I got my first carpet I have been addicted to them and that seems to be a common thing.

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Definitely didn't think anyone was trying to bash my carpet we are in carpet python forum anyway I'm sure we all love them

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These animals are simply awesome no matter what the coloring.

They have adapted, and it has been recently, to the man made conditions that have invaded their natural settings.

They live in areas that are highly populated by humans, some folks actually appreciate their presence.

No matter what the "paint job" is, you'll find most carpet pythons a pleasure to own.

I feel they are one of the best display snakes on the market!

Enjoy that snake no matter what it is!

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I see some shag with a little indoor/outdoor mixed in...... Whatever it is will make you want to get another one or more. Congrats on getting a carpet.

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