Semi-arboreal, small animals frequently climb. Wild caught and unhandled snakes may be difficult to handle and will bite and defecate to escape the keeper's grasp. Tropical temperatures of 80 - 92. Enclosure length should allow the animal to stretch out half its length with a width a third to half of the animal's length. Lengths of 10' may be reached in the first 18 months of the animal's life if fed heavily.
Females have a larger size potential.
Prone to obesity if over fed. Intermediate, keeper should have a basic understanding of pythons and other snakes before keeping is to be attempted. A generally hardy species that makes an excellent pet. Sexual maturity reached in the first 1.5 - 4 years. Refer to the Snake Sexing care card if sex is unknown.