Unless you have locality data, you can never be sure whether or not you have a cross. With a few exceptions carpet pythons are the same snake when it gets right down to it. The husbandry and habits are all very similar with some variations. ALL are semi arboreal and keep well. Pure diamonds have some requirements that need attention, but when they are crossed that seems to change.
My coastal is a cross/mix/mutt but even in the wild, there are natural intergrade zones. The TRUE intergrades are viewed by the Aussie folks as very special snakes. Often the natural intergrade is a coastal/diamond and they really are beautiful.
I mentioned the book because it sheds a lot of light on the localities and also implies there is still plenty of research and study left to do with this group.
Nick Mutton and some others do have pure specimens if that is important to you, but if you just enjoy your snake for what it is, you will not think twice about it.
I do recommend NOT breeding or selling anything other than "shoulder pet" companions if you don't have data on the parents.
All that said, I still feel any carpet python is a very enjoyable, rewarding pet.
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