Myths about Keeping Blood Pythons
Myths and Misconceptions about Keeping Blood PythonsBy Timothy Zediwww.timsreptiles.co.za Introduction Blood Pythons are not commonly kept in South Africa and there are many misconceptions and myths about keeping this magnificent species that may put potential keepers off purchasing one. In this article I will put to rest some of these myths about keeping Red Blood […]
Read moreI Want A Pet Python That Is Not A Ball Python
Introduction There is a Ball Python craze going on at the moment with Ball Pythons selling like hot cakes. Sometimes I wonder if the expos are turning into Ball Python fairs as there are so many be sold with every second person walking out with a newly purchased Ball Python. But let’s not forget that […]
Read moreRed Blood Python High Red Morph
Normal red Blood Pythons are red with yellow blotches and sometimes with a stripe running down the back. The best quality red Blood Pythons are stunning snakes which are bright blood red with clear crisp yellow markings. Many of the red Blood Pythons in South Africa are actually crosses between Red Blood Pythons and Borneo […]
Read moreBlood Python Morph List
Normal Red Blood Python Normal red Blood Pythons are red with yellow blotches and sometimes with a stripe running down the back. The best quality red Blood Pythons are stunning snakes which are bright blood red with clear crisp yellow markings. Many of the red Blood Pythons in South Africa are actually crosses between […]
Read moreBlood Python Care Sheet
Choosing your Blood Python When it comes to choosing a pet Blood Python always choose a captive bred Blood Python. Captive bred Blood Pythons do not suffer from the problems that afflict wild caught Blood Pythons and captive bred specimens can be very tame, feed well and make healthy long lived pet pythons. […]
Read moreBurmese Python Care Sheet
Burmese Pythons are the most popular of the large constrictors. Burmese Pythons adapt well to captivity when taken care of properly. The only problem is their size, an adult female Burmese Python can grow up to 6 meters in length, males are slightly smaller at around four to five meters in length. Irresponsible snake owners […]
Read moreBall Python Care Sheet
Ball pythons are a small African python species, which grows to 1.2 meters. They require a secure glass aquarium, with a screen top, or a wooden cage with sliding glass doors. The cage should measure 90cm in length and 45cm in width. Use corn cob as bedding. Provide a hide box and a water bowl. […]
Read moreHow Big do Pythons and Boas Really Get ?
Green Anaconda There has been reports of Green Anacondas reaching 18.9m long this snake was shot by a British colonel in Brazil in 1907. This snake would have been unable to support its own weight on land and was therefore its reported length was not accurate. The most realistic reports of the Green Anacondas length […]
Read moreBall Python Captive Care Progress
I remember the first Ball Pythons I had ever seen, they were sold at the first snake show held in South Africa. Despite being wild caught they were active and in good health at first glance. They sold like hot cakes and were quite cheap when compared to other snakes at the show. At the […]
Read moreBall Python Morphs
Ball Pythons have been successfully kept in captivity for many years. Captive bred Ball Pythons feed well and have been proven to be suitable for selective breeding and many different colour and pattern morphs have been bred. Ball Python morphs can cost several thousand rand and are often purchased by professional breeders or serious snake […]
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