| Cites status: |
Cites Appendix II, obligation to keep records and to register! |
| Geographical Extension: |
Indonesia |
| Habitat: |
from Monsoon to dry forests, crepuscular and nocturnal |
| Size: |
over 2 m |
| Life Expectancy: |
over 30 years |
| Reproduction: |
up to 8 eggs, incubation period at 31°C over 60 days |
| Temperature: |
ground temperature 26-28°C, local heat spots up to 33°C. Night-time temperature drop to 24°C. |
| Humidity: |
50-70% |
| Lighting: |
Daylight fluorescent tubes e.g. "Sorry Link missing" or "Sorry Link missing" |
| Substrate: |
loose, absorptive substrate (see "Sorry Link missing"). |
| Cage Furniture: |
climbing facilities are essential, various hiding places and a large water bowl make up the basic configuration. |
| food: |
mice and rats of appropriate sizes |
| Comment: |
The Timor Python is a hectic and nervous animal and needs due to this quality a roomy terrarium. Python timoriensis has a fast metabolism. |
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