Jungle Carpet Python

Jungle Carpet Python at Hobart Zoo and Aquarium

Striking, elegant, and surprisingly calm—the Jungle Carpet Python is one of the most stunning snakes you’ll ever meet. With bold black and gold patterns across their scales, these non-venomous giants are both beautiful and fascinating to watch. At Hobart Zoo and Aquarium, our Jungle Carpet Python is a favourite during encounters, impressing guests with its size, smooth scales, and relaxed nature.

In the wild

Jungle Carpet Pythons are native to the rainforests and woodlands of northeastern Queensland, Australia. They are excellent climbers, often found resting in trees or coiled among branches, waiting to ambush prey. As constrictors, they use their strong bodies to gently but firmly coil around food such as birds, mammals, or reptiles before swallowing them whole. Despite their large size, these pythons are shy and play an important role in keeping ecosystems balanced by controlling animal populations.

How We Care for Our Jungle Carpet Python at Hobart Zoo and Aquarium

Spacious, Naturalistic Habitat

Our python’s enclosure features climbing branches, warm basking spots, and hiding areas that mimic the rainforest environment, encouraging natural behaviours.
Enrichment & Handling

Keepers regularly interact with the Jungle Carpet Python through safe handling and enrichment activities, helping the snake stay comfortable with people while stimulating its senses.
Educational Encounters

Guests can meet this magnificent python during our daily Snake Encounter. Visitors are invited to feel its smooth scales, learn about its natural history, and discover why snakes are essential to healthy ecosystems.

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