Is a Diamond Python a Carpet Snake?

Answer: Diamond pythons are a race of carpet python — a not-so-distinct subspecies, in fact.

What is the difference between a diamond python and a carpet python?

Description: Diamond python – Dark green with cream spots on each scale with larger cream spots forming diamond shapes. Carpet Python – variable in colour pattern with variable darker edged olive bands.

Is a carpet snake the same as a python?

The carpet python (Morelia spilota) is also commonly referred to as the diamond python or carpet snake. Scientists have described many subspecies, see taxonomy/species below for more information. These snakes are found in mainland Australia, throughout northern, southern and eastern regions of Australia.