| Cites status: |
Cites Appendix II, obligation to keep records and to register! |
| Geographical Extension: |
amongs others Myanmar(Burma), from South China to Indonesia (e.g. Java, Sumbawa) |
| Habitat: |
tropical forests, bush territories, near bodies of water, crepuscular and nocturnal |
| Size: |
over 6 m |
| Life Expectancy: |
over 30 years |
| Reproduction: |
up to 100 eggs, incubation period at 29-31°C approximately 60-90 days |
| Temperature: |
ground temperature 26-28°C, local heat spots up to 33°C. Night setback to 24°C. |
| Humidity: |
80-100% |
| 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: |
depends on its size; rats, guinea pigs, hares, fowls und small pigs |
| Comment: |
depending on their size they require appropriately sized terrariums. Moreovere there are many colour variations of the Burmese Python available. |