Python molurus bivittatus

Burmese Python c.b. (babies)
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Species: (Python molurus bivittatus) Origin: This animal originates from of Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Size And Longevity: This animal is a beautiful snake but has been called one of the worlds 6th largest snakes, these animals are nocturnal hunters and like to hunt for prey at night, there are some things to know about this animal before you buy one, first off they get very large, heavy, muscular and very powerful and that is why I do not recommend this animal for the average reptile enthusiast, they will also require very large secure housing as they grow and further more I would even suggest for the most experienced snake handler to have some one with them at all times when they are handling this animal after it reaches 8 to 9 feet or more just as an extra safety measure because they get quiet large, strong, and heavy, all in all these are fascinating animals, the largest one known to man was a size of 26 feet, but in captivity 17 to 18 feet is more common and these animals are constrictors and they grab their prey and wrap around it with crushing power, these animals have been known to live from 20 to 25 years in captivity, these animals are usually tan to light brownish tan in color with beautiful dark brown patterns bordered in a dark beautiful black color all the way down the dorsal area, these are great looking animals, they are usually pretty docile and if purchased as babies they tend to become pretty tame if handled properly, if you understand this animal and what to expect an how to house this animal then you have came to the right place to get your' pet python, this is a beautiful animal. Habitat And Caging Requirements: This species is usually a bit difficult to keep because they do require a large amount of space to keep and seem to do well at a temperature of around 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, 1 baby or small juvenile animal can be kept in a 30 or 40 gallon tank or vivarium type of setup or home made type of reptile setup at least 8 feet long by 4 feet wide, by 4 feet high, as this species is arboreal and does enjoy hanging in limbs. You can decorate the tank with live or plastic plants, aspen substrate and rock's, this species seems to do best in a tropical like aquarium or vivarium type setup with a basking area and some moss, and give them a hiding place, and a water dish to drink from and add humidity, and you may also want to add another water dish large enough for the animal to climb inside of and soak this also helps with shedding and keep the water clean by changing it every other day, also keep a water spray bottle handy to mist down the setup once or twice every day and this will also help with your' pet's shedding, they also enjoy a basking area, you also need a UV light to set up a basking area for your' animal and place in some large limbs for it to hang from. Temperature And Lighting Requirements: You want to use low wattage bulbs' for best results' to avoid over heating of your' pet as over heating could cause your' pet to dehydrate, these animals' seem to fair well at temperatures of (80 to 90 degrees F.), you also need a UV light set up for a basking area so the animal can move to and from heat as needed. Feeding And Nutrition: For feeding your' pet, they like to feed at night' and small ones will feed on small mice once or twice a week but as they grow they will begin to take larger frozen or pre killed prey items less often fed also, if fed frozen prey items it does seem to help with the taming process also. Handling And Care: "Alright for the care and handling of your pet", I know these guys' are so cute that your' going too want too handle them all the time right?, but when you first get them it is a good idea put them in their new home and mostly enjoy watching them get use to their new home and feed them well for at least a couple of day's which is really a good idea for any new pet that you get of any kind and then gradually start too handle them from time to time, this is called acclimating your' animal which cut's down stress which in turn make's you have a happier healthier pet, these are babies so you they should tame pretty easy. Written By: Howard Stinson