Carpet Python Morphs
Our main focus here at StarPythons is out extensive collection of Carpet Pythons with color and pattern mutations. We subdivide them into natural or pure morphs, and designer morphs (hybrids). While Albinos (Morelia spilota variegata), Axanthics (Morelia spilota mcdowelli and Morelia spilota harrisoni), Caramels (Morelia spilota mcdowelli), Granites (Morelia spilota harrisoni), Jaguars (Morelia spilota mcdowelli) and Zebras (Morelia spilota cheynei) have been found in the wild or appeared in private collections from pure wild type pairings, designer morphs are combinations of two or more natural mutations, bred in captivity. Albino Granites, for example, are hybrids between Albinos (Morelia spilota variegata) and Granites (Morelia spilota harrisoni). While M.s. variegata occurs in northern Australia, M.s. harrisoni can be found in Papua New Guinea.
It´s very unlikely that those subspecies would ever meet in the wild, mostly because of the ocean between them. The combination of those subspecies can only be done in captivity, and is therefore known as a designer mutation or hybrid. But you should keep in mind that there are also pure combos of different mutations possible, like Axanthic Granites for example. Both natural mutations occured in Morelia spilota harrisoni, so as long as you know where the animals come from and have a good lineage record, pure IJ Axanthic Granites are possible. We are very happy to be able to work with those stunners!
In case you´re looking for a new Carpet Python, make sure to check out what we have available. StarPythons always has amazing Carpet Pythons for sale!
Albinos
The simple recessive, tyrosine-negative (T-), Albino Mutation first occurred in Darwin Carpet Pythons, Morelia...
Axanthics
Axanthism, the lack of yellow pigmentation, is a simple recessive mutation that was first seen in Coastal Carpet...
Caramels
The co-dominant Caramel morph was found in Coastal Carpet Pythons, Morelia spilota mcdowelli. They are distinguished...
Granites
The simple recessive Granite mutation randomly occurred in Irian Jaya Carpet Pythona, Morelia spilota harrisoni...
Hypos
Hypomelanistic Carpet Pythons, also known as „Hypos“, belong to the newest Carpet Python morphs available to us outside of Australia...
Jaguars
The co-dominant Jaguar mutation was found in Coastal Carpet Pythons, Morelia spilota mcdowelli, in a private collection in Norway...
Zebras
Zebra Carpet Pythons randomly popped up in captive bred Jungle Carpet Pythons, Morelia spilota cheynei, in a private collection in Europe...
