retic caresheet
all caresheets will soon be on the website when its up and running but for now ill post a few on her
Species: Reticulated Pythons Python reticulatus
Size: Retic adult sizes vary from madus 6' to 12' (dwarf) to the java which can attain a length of over 20'.
Careguide: Baby Retics can be kept in a plastic box/RUB for the first few months, then as they age increase the size of there setup, as your snakes reach adult size they can be housed in 6’x2'x2'-8’x2'x2' cages for, all but the very largest animals. An occasional extremely well fed animal may require a 10’x3'x2' cage. There are a variety of options for substrate. We have used Newspaper (printed, or print free) with great success, other options include; Aspen, Cypress Mulch.
Hide spots are a fundamental asset for all reptiles, particularly effective for juvenile retics. We recommend something tight fitting but with an entrance large enough for the animal to enter and exit. Plastic or other easily sanitized materials are wise choices. A good sized water dish available at all times, constructed of dishwasher safe or easily sanitized materials, heavy enough to not be easily tipped over are a good investment.
A variety of options exist for heating such as; heating mats, spot lamps (always use a cage guard to prevent injury), heat cable and heat panels. A high quality thermostat is always worth the money to insure that you are providing the proper options for healthy thermoregulation.
Day Time Temperatures- 84* (F) cool side – 90*(F) hot spot Night Time Temperatures- 78*(F) cool side- 84*(F) hot spot Caging:
Daily Care: Check for defecation or urination and clean accordingly. Check to make sure that the temperatures are within the acceptable parameters. Replace water with fresh water.
Feeding: Retics are extremely food oriented animals, and they love to eat! your Reticulated Python should feed on frozen thawed food, A good rule of thumb is to feed one prey item of comparable girth to the thickest part of the snake’s body every 7-10 days.
Morphs: There are a number of new and established color and pattern mutations with this species, as well as combinations of these mutations; called “designer reticulated pythons”. The designer morphs do not exist in the wild, but are some of the most strikingly beautiful animals in the world. We work with a colony of various morphs and offer a great selection from the most common, to some of the most sought after reticulated python mutations and combinations available. Please keep an eye on our availability which is kept up to date.
Last edited by RuncornReptiles; 29th January 2010 at 12:18 AM.
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