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Enclosure
90 × 60 × 60 cm
Diet
Rodents (mice → small rats) · Every 10–14 days
Temperature
warm 28–31 °C (82–88 °F) day / night ≥ 22 °C (not below)
Humidity
40–70% (dry down between mistings)
UVB
Low-level beneficial
Identity
Family / Order
Pythonidae / Squamata
Adult size
150–180 cm
Lifespan (captivity)
15–20+ yrs
Activity
Nocturnal; arboreal
Temperament
Display species; can be defensive; not for handling
Price (THB)
~8,000–40,000+ (locality-dependent)
Enclosure and conditions
Warm side / basking
28–31 °C (82–88 °F) day
Night
≥ 22 °C (not below)
Humidity
40–70% (dry down between mistings)
UVB
Low-level beneficial
Min. size
90 × 60 × 60 cm with perches at basking height
Furnishings
Sturdy horizontal perches (they coil on branches)
Substrate
Coco / bioactive
Water
Bowl + misting
Diet
Staple
Rodents (mice → small rats)
Prey size
≈ girth of the snake
Method
F/T, thawed to ~38 °C, offered at night with tongs
Juveniles
Every 5–7 days
Adults
Every 10–14 days
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Minimal — defensive display animal; use a hook/perch
Perching
Iconic coiled-on-branch resting posture
Cohabitation
Individual
Defense
Strikes readily; sharp teeth
Ontogenetic color change
Hatchlings yellow/red → turn green
Reproduction
Sexual maturity
♀ ~2.5–3 yrs
Clutch
6–25 eggs
Incubation
~50 days at ~31 °C
Breeding trigger
Seasonal cooling
Common health problems
Respiratory infection
Signsopen-mouth breathing, mucus
Preventcorrect temps + ventilation
Scale rot
Signswet dirty substrate
Preventkeep clean; spot-clean perches
Regurgitation
Signshandling too soon / oversized prey
Preventwait 48–72 h; size prey correctly
Stuck shed
Signslow humidity
Preventmisting cycles + humidity
When to see a vet
This is not veterinary advice. If red flags appear (open-mouth breathing, months of weight loss, 'stargazing', persistent regurgitation) consult a qualified exotic (herp) veterinarian. Quarantine new arrivals 30–90 days.
Good to know
- Hatchlings emerge bright yellow or red and turn green with age (ontogenetic change).
- Rests in a signature saddle coil draped over a branch.
- A living jewel — a premium arboreal display python.
Common questions
Can I handle it?
Best kept as a hands-off display snake.
Why is my baby yellow?
Normal — it will turn green with age.
Beginner snake?
No — an advanced, display-oriented python.
What it needs
- Arboreal enclosure 90×60×60
- Sturdy perches
- Misting system/hygrostat
- Radiant heat + thermostat
- Coco substrate
- Water bowl
- Low UVB
- F/T rodents + long tongs