AnAge entry for Morelia spilota

Classification (HAGRID: 03544)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Pythonidae
                    Genus: Morelia
Species
Morelia spilota
Common name
Carpet python
Synonyms
Coluber spilotus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
19.6 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 485
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Incubation
63 days
Adult weight
15,926 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 634780
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 51896
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