Species information
Blood Python
Python curtus breitensteini
Common name
Blood Python
Scientific name
Python curtus breitensteini
Family
Boidae
Appearance
A brown to yellow background with irregular patches of darker colouration. These patches are edged by lighter colouration.
Locality
Borneo, Indonesia.
Adult size
Up to 5 ft (although a few individuals do get larger). This species is very heavy bodied and is sometimes cheerfully referred to as "slugs" by keepers.
Approx lifespan
12 years+.
REcomended vivarium size
A large vivarium is required for this stout bodied snake, 4x2x2ft should be considered a minimum.
Basic set up type
Humid forest. Secure hides should be provided as well as a tight fitting lid as these are very strong snakes.
Diet
The diet of the Borneo Blood Python should be made up of rodents.
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