Morelia Bredli Python - Missy

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Species Overview

Common Name: Centralian Python
Scientific Name: Morelia bredli
Size: Dependent on the individual animal listed
Adult size: Females can reach 8’-9’, while males rarely average over 6.5’

Sex: Female

Lineage: The sire is Mr. Smithers (Price X Lazik) and the dam is Mrs. Smithers (Price) - See attached photos of sire and dam

Hatch date: 8/3/24

Diet: Frozen thawed adult mouse - Feeding schedule provided after purchase 

In-house testing/treatment

Each snake is carefully evaluated in-house for:

• Nido Virus
• Clean fecal
• No retained eyecaps or incomplete shed
• Healthy body condition score
• Only animals meeting our standards are made available for purchase

Defining Traits

• Keeper level: Advanced to Intermediate. A very large habitat is required, with adults needing a minimum 8’ enclosure.
• Temperament: Bold, active, inquisitive, and usually not overly aggressive. This species is known to utilize all available space within the habitat. They can be very fast.
• Biological niche: Diurnal and terrestrial, but also enjoys climbing and perching in arid, rocky environments.
• Native Range: Central Australia. Commonly found along cliff sides, rocky outcrops, and rugged terrain.
• Kept as individuals only. Pairs should only be introduced during breeding season.
  

Care at a Glance

Vivarium size

• Adults need a minimum 8’ enclosure that is at least 2’ tall. The more space provided, the better this species tends to thrive. Juveniles can do well in a 4’x2’x2’ habitat until around 3 years of age.
• Deep substrate (Terra Sahara with 40% Terra Firma mixed in), along with large cork tubes, sturdy branches, rocks, and large shrubs or trees, is preferred.

Temperature

• Provide a hotspot of around 95F with a cool side around 70F.
• This species tolerates natural temperature fluctuations better than many others.

Humidity

• Humidity should remain low, around 30%, with brief spikes up to 50% during parts of the day.

Diet

• Frozen / thawed rodents only. Never fed live.

Recommended Bioactive Setup 

• Firma X Sahara mix (40/60)
• Mixed leaf litter, heavy botanicals, and wood throughout the substrate. Substrate should be a minimum of 10” deep for adults.
• Productive clean up crew: Giant Canyons, Giant Oranges, and Dwarf Whites can all be utilized (Dwarf Whites remain in the deepest layers of substrate, while Giant
• Canyons and Giant Oranges stay more active on the surface).
• Dense live planting with hardy arid species such as hibiscus trees, yucca, and ponytail palms works well. Small plants will not hold up to this species.
• Natural hardscape with heavy branching, cork tubes (they love fitting inside them), rocks, and multiple elevated basking areas is ideal.
• They benefit from UVB, with a recommended Ferguson Zone of around 2.

Caresheet & Resources

Full caresheet:

Click here for caresheet

View Morelia bredli on the IUCN List

Important Policies (Please Read Before Purchasing)

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After approval, we will email you the animal purchase contract found here

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Scheduling:

We care about long-term success. All live animals require a scheduled shipping date set after the approval process.  To book your shipping day, click here.