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Royal Python
Ease of care: Beginner
The Royal Python (Python regius) has a docile, shy nature. In many other countries they are also known as the ‘Ball Python’ as they often curl up into a ball like pose. Their natural habitat consists of grasslands and open forest areas. A semi-arboreal species, they can be found on the forest floor but will also climb trees and bushes to hunt for food. Ensure their enclosure has low level logs and branches to provide enrichment. The Royal Python has been successfully kept and captive bred for many years, this has provided an array of colour morphs available, ‘banana’, ‘champagne’ and ‘pastel’ being a few that are widely available.
Adult Size
4-5ft
Life Span
Up to 30 years
Diet
Thawed Rodent
Temperament
Beginner
Humidity
50-60%
Background Temp
23-25°C (73-77°F)
Basking Spot
32°C (90°F)
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Preparing for your
Royal Python
Snake Bedding
- Soft, shredded wood designed specially for Snakes not requiring high humidity
- 100% natural
- Specially developed for snakes
- Extremely absorbent and dust free
- Packed in 100% recyclable and biodegradable paper bags
Snake Accessory Kit
- Perfect for many species of Snakes
- Designed for use with any 3-4ft vivarium
- Includes UV lighting, heating & accessories
Hatchling Snake Starter Kit
- For hatchling Snakes
- Everything you need to get started in one box
- Includes Terrainium - choose from Oak or Black finish