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The Irian Jaya, or "West Paupan," carpet (Morelia spilota variegata) is the smallest of the carpet pythons. Mature specimens attain average lengths of 4 to 5 feet, but are occasionally known to reach lengths of up to 7 feet.
Hatchlings have beautiful red or orange coloration which will continue to change throughout most of their lives. Adults are tan, golden or straw yellow, with rust-orange or chestnut-brown markings outlined in black. Their patterns can be banded or dorsally striped (partially or completely).
These are one of the more arboreal of the carpet species and inhabit forested areas throughout their home range. These represent the only carpet pythons still being imported to the United States and Europe. In the not-too-distant future, we will probably start to see even better examples of this species as more emphasis is placed on selectively breeding them for color and pattern. Currently, the only proven genetic mutation for the Irian Jaya carpet is the Granite.
Hatchlings have beautiful red or orange coloration which will continue to change throughout most of their lives. Adults are tan, golden or straw yellow, with rust-orange or chestnut-brown markings outlined in black. Their patterns can be banded or dorsally striped (partially or completely).
These are one of the more arboreal of the carpet species and inhabit forested areas throughout their home range. These represent the only carpet pythons still being imported to the United States and Europe. In the not-too-distant future, we will probably start to see even better examples of this species as more emphasis is placed on selectively breeding them for color and pattern. Currently, the only proven genetic mutation for the Irian Jaya carpet is the Granite.
Center photo by Jason Baylin
