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Centralian python vs Western carpet python

Both belong to the genus Morelia, so they are close relatives.

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Centralian python

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Western carpet python

What is the difference between a centralian python and a western carpet python?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Morelia, so they are close relatives.

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Centralian pythonWestern carpet python
Scientific nameMorelia bredliMorelia imbricata
FamilyPythonidaePythonidae
OrderSquamataSquamata
Weight15.9 kgNot recorded
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
Lifespan12.8 years – 19.6 yearsNot recorded
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedNot recorded
Conservation statusNot recordedNot recorded
Countries recorded1Not recorded

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