>>as I know many are now producing Irian Jaya X Chondro hybrids that are also often referred to incorrectly as "Carpondros"



Curious to know why you would not consider Irian Jaya Carpet Pythons "true carpets"? Carpondro is a term used to identify a morelia spilota ssp./Chondropython hybrid, it is not limited to mainland carpet species/subspecies. Most of the carpets in this country are so crossed up theres no way to identify them to subspecific status (or species status for that matter) depending upon which nomenclature you subscribe to....Irian Jaya Carpets are more similar to Chondros than say a large mainland Coastal but they are still very much carpet pythons. In many ways identical to the northern territory animals often referred to as M. s. variegata....You are correct that female carpets have been used to produce the majority, if not all of the existing crosses. And to the original question....If what you desire is a cross than by all means you have the animals required to attempt it. Remember that as with most hybrid pairings it will require a compatible pair. Hybrid boids are often the result of many pairings to get the "right" pair that finally produces viable offspring. Good luck.



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