How to care for Burmese python?
Scientific Name: Python molurus bivittatus Life Span: 25 years or more Size – Think Carefully Before Getting A Burmese: Huge! Expect an adult size of 15-20 feet long, and 100 to 200 pounds or more. Most burmese pythons, especially males, will be at the lower end of this range, but owners need to be prepared to deal with a snake at the larger end of the range if necessary. Their huge size makes them both expensive to keep and potentially dangerous, so think first about comitting to caring for a snake this size. It is not easy to find someone to take a large snake if you can no longer care for it. Temperament: Burmese pythons are generally considered quite docile especially compared to other large snakes. Hatchlings can be quite skittish but are usually quite readily tamed with consistent handling. Still, these snakes are huge and quite aggressive feeders, and they can inflict serious injury to their handlers and have been involved in several fatalities (due to owner complacency, ignoran
