Careful when handling males in breeding season. Misting the animals with water may be beneficial. Infrequently bred in captivity. Wide spread throughout its range but diminishing. Used extensively for the skin and meat trade.
Animals also fall victim to the Asian ritual of blood drinking and gall bladder removal.
When encountered in its natural state by humans it is killed. Ranges throughout Thailand, Indonesia to the Philippine Islands. Cages must be escape proof, easy to disinfect, free of sharp edges, ventilated, and hold heat to ensure proper temperatures. Refer to the Snake Caging care card. It may be necessary when using aquariums to cover part of the lid with plastic to maintain ideal temperatures.