| Cites status: |
Cites Appendix II, obligation to keep records and to register! |
| Geographical Extension: |
From parts of New Guinea to NW-Australia |
| Habitat: |
from several forest areas to eucalyptus savannahs, crepuscular and nocturnal |
| Size: |
over 2 m |
| Life Expectancy: |
over 20 years |
| Reproduction: |
over 30 eggs, incubation period at approx. 29°C between 70 and 80 days |
| Temperature: |
air temperature at day 28-30°C, local heat spots up to 33°C. Night-time temperature drop to 23°C. |
| Humidity: |
70-90% |
| 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: |
Specimen from New Guinea don't grow as large as specimen from other regions of origin. |
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