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Adult Ball Python - Python regius
- Scientific Name: Python regius
- Captive Bred
- Approximately 3 - 4 Feet In Length
- Adults Can Grow Up To 4 – 5 Feet
- This is a non-venomous snake
- Care Level: Beginner
- Representative pictures.
Care Information
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Tank Size
Baby / Juvenile:
A long 10-20 gallon tank is recommended.
Sub-Adult / Adult:
A long 30 - 40 gallon tank is recommended.
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Tank Temperatures
Belly heat: 88° - 90°F
To achieve this, you will need a heating pad with a built-in thermostat.
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Tank Humidity
50% - 60%
To achieve this, you will need a humidity gauge, as well as a spray bottle, or you can purchase a mist machine.
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Animal's Diet
Baby / Juvenile:
Feeding on live or frozen thawed fuzzy-medium mice.
(1 meal a week)
Sub-Adult / Adult:
Feeding on live or frozen thawed small - medium rats.
(1 meal a week)
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Substrate & Decor
We recommend cypress mulch, coco chips, or aspin bedding for the substrate. These pythons need a hide and a water bowl. You can even add a low profile branch for exploring.