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Burmese Python
scientific name: Python molurus bivittatus
| 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. |