snake food and care information
Python - Queensland Carpet
The Queensland Carpet Python is one of the largest of the Carpet Pythons, generally averaging between 72 and 90 inches in length. Some Queensland Carpet Pythons have been recorded at lengths over 14 feet. They have a medium girth, relative to other pythons, and have very large heads. The beautiful p
Python - Olive
The Olive Python usually grows to between 8 and 12 feet (two and a half to four meters) long, and its head is well defined. The skin is fairly loose with a uniform green to brown coloration. Shades range from olive green to chocolate brown, and the underside of Olive Pythons is usually creamy in col
Python - Macklot's
Female Macklot's Pythons are larger than males, usually reaching between seven and eight feet long and 12 to 16 pounds. The males rarely exceed seven feet. The largest specimen of Macklot's Python recorded was over nine feet long. Macklot's Python is characterized by the pale brown heads and yellow
Python - Jungle Carpet
At maturity, Jungle Carpet Pythons grow to lengths between five and a half and eight and a half feet (three meters average). Females are usually larger than males. The bodies of Jungle Carpet Pythons are slender, and their triangular heads are well defined. Their tails are prehensile and strong. Usu
Python - Indian
A large snake, the Indian Python can reach over 20 feet (6m) in length, however, the average length of the Indian Python is about 13 feet (4m). Paler than the Burmese Python, the Indian Python is usually a pale gray or tan color. They have a pattern of yellow-edged brown blotches on their backs. The
Python - Green Tree
At maturity, the Green Tree Python reaches a size of four to six feet. Some specimens have been reported to be larger than six feet, but this is extremely rare. As the name implies, the Green Tree Python is mostly green. Most specimens have yellow, white, or blue stripes or spots on their back. The
Python - Diamond
The Diamond Python is a magnificent snake. At maturity, they reach a size from six to nine feet. Their body color is a shiny dark green to black. As the name implies, Diamond Pythons have a diamond pattern, which runs down their body. This pattern is formed by cream to yellow colored scales on their
Python - Children's
The Children's Python is a small snake. Hatchlings are usually about 23 centimeters; adult males average 69 centimeters, and females around 72 centimeters. They usually do not have a very distinct pattern, unlike the closely related Spotted Python and Stimson's Python.
Python - Carpet
There are several varieties of Carpet Python that range between 6.5 and 12 ft (2-3.6 meters). The average length is eight feet. While different in coloration, all of the varieties have a rich pattern of markings on the dorsal surface. The smallest subspecies is the Diamond Python, which is very dark
Python - Calabar Burrowing
The Calabar Burrowing Python is small, averaging around three feet as a mature adult. The body is cylindrical and the head and tail are both blunt. They have small eyes and smooth scales. The Calabar Burrowing Python's body is usually an auburn color, with markings of orange, beige or yellow. The he