Species Care
BLACK-HEADED PYTHON
Aspidites melanocephalus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate - Expert.
- Max Growth Size: 2 - 2.5 metres
- Temperament: Inactive
- Licensing: Private Wildlife (Basic) Licence
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Habitat:
- Heating:Temperature varies depending range. Try to emulate the environment.
- Lighting:UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
- Environment:Forest and vegetation style set up
Range: QLD, NT, top regions of WA
Feeding: Feed rats, but make sure stock is not too fatty. Black-headed pythons have trouble processing fat and can die if it builds up in their livers.
Additional Comments: Distinctive markings. A black head with banded patterning throughout the body.
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