Morelia bredli (Central Australian carpet python)

Age: up to 30 years

Origin: Central Australia
Length: up to 250 centimeters

The Morelia bredli is a medium to large Python and is usually reddish-brown in color with some white to beige spots or stripes.

Care
Experience: Average snake keeper
Food: Live or dead prey animals.

Feeding adults: Every 14 days
Feeding young: Every 7 days
Water bowl: Yes
Water changes: 3 times a week

Feeding
There is the choice of offering the prey animals live or dead. It is recommended to offer dead food. This is primarily more practical and prevents the prey animal from injuring your snake. Additionally, it is realistic to offer the prey animal using feeding tongs and to feed your snake outside the enclosure. This ensures that your hand is not associated with food and prevents your snake from grabbing your hand during feeding. If you do opt for live food, you must supervise during the process. The prey animal can also injure the snake. Feed the snakes separately, because when two snakes grab the same prey, they can injure each other and sometimes even open each other's throats. The ideal prey animal is approximately as wide as the widest part of the jargon.

Water
Like other Pythons, the Morelia bredli is a true lover of water. In addition to drinking, they also bathe in it. The water bowl must therefore be large enough for the snake to bathe in with its entire body. This bathing can cause the water to become dirty, so it is not a problem if the water is changed more than 3 times a week.

Cleaning
To prevent diseases and bacteria, the enclosure must be kept clean. This can sometimes be done by doing this; additionally, it is wise to thoroughly clean and disinfect the enclosure a few times a year. This prevents the buildup of bacteria. When setting up the enclosure, make sure to clean the climbing branches and elevated areas as well.

Handling
To feed the Morelia and clean the enclosure, your jargon will need to be used. Naturally, this must be done properly so that both the jargon and you are safe. Handle the snake with a snake hook or lift it with two hands. Do not hang your snake around your neck, because if the snake falls, it will immediately clamp down on your neck. Additionally, there are a few other important things to watch out for when handling a spotted python. First, ensure that your python realizes you are going to move it and that you move gently when handling it. Also, ensure that your hands are washed and do not smell of food. Finally: do not handle your python when it is shedding and do not handle it in the dark.

Housing
Minimum enclosure size for 1 snake: 120 x 50 x 50
Lying surface area: 0.5 m² with at least one raised platform per snake where the snake can lie. Daytime temperature on the warm side: 32-36C
Daytime temperature on the cooler side: 24-28C
Nighttime temperature: 20-23C
Light hours: 12 hours

Lighting: If you hang UVB lamps for animals, use a maximum of 2.5% UVB and not high intensity. This can harm your animals.

Humidity: 45%-55%
Substrate: Coconut fibers or peat moss are the perfect substrate for this jargon

Enclosure
The Morelia bredli is found in central Australia. Their habitat consists of lower fossils with many small caves and crevices, ideal hiding places. Bredlis can also be found in hollow logs along rivers. There are a few extra things to pay attention to regarding the enclosure. Such as a large water bowl and plenty of hiding places. Many sticks and branches are also provided. Behavior

Hunting method: Constrictor
Lifestyle: Semi-arboreal & nocturnal

Character
Calm animals that are usually good-natured. This makes them easy to handle and excellent pets. Young specimens can be defensive.

Points of attention
The Morelia bredli is a constrictor snake and can eat prey larger than its head. Therefore, keep in mind that you should not leave it alone with small children or pets.

Costs and Purchase
Legislation: The Morelia bredli falls under CITES II; to explain this terminology, you need CITES or transfer papers. You should receive these upon purchase.

One-off costs: These include costs for the enclosure, lighting, heating, water bowl, and decoration. This can cost anywhere from a few hundred euros to a few thousand euros in total. The total amount depends on the quality and size of the products.

Fixed costs: Fixed costs include the cost of food, which is a few tens of euros per year. Unexpected costs: Costs are incurred if your hose happens to get sick or your equipment breaks down.