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. Mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits. 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.