Q:
Where are Amethystine Pythons From?
a: Amethystine Python's
are found in Indonesia,
Papua New Guinea, and Australia.
Q:
How large do Amethystine Pythons Get?
a: Amethystine Pythons
are a one of the largest
python species and the largest
in Australia. Adult snakes
can grow up to 8.5 meters
in length (rough 25 feet)
but average 5 - 5.5 meters
once full grown.
Q:
Are
they easy to keep in captivity?
a:
Amethystine Pythons are
a fairly aggressive python
and their large size does
make them a challenge to
keep in captivity. If you
have access to a large enclosure
they can do quite well in
captivity. Captive bred
snakes normally become fairly
docile with regular handling.
Q:
What do Amethystine Pythons Eat?
a: Juvenile Amethystine
Pythons will feed on a large
fuzzy mouse about once per
week. Adults should be fed
an appropriatly sized prey
item (adult rat or similar
prey) every two or three
weeks.
Q:
What items will I need to purchase
to house a snake comfortably?
a: Before purchasing
a snake from a respected
snake shop we highly recommend
reading about the species
and learning if it will
be right for you. Our Amethystine
Python Care Guide is the
perfect start and even includes
handy plans for building
a custom professional looking
display enclosure for your
snake. Along with this information
the main items you will
need are: Information, a
suitably sized enclosure,
a water dish, suitable substrate
for the enclosure, a hiding
area within the enclosure
(that your snake can completely
fit inside), a reptile light
source, under tank heater
(if necessary), a temperature
gauge, and feeding
hemostats. A month or so
of food is also recommended
to keep on hand. |
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