Description

Pinstripe Pied Ball Python | Python regius

At a Glance

Origin & natural habitat	West and Central Africa; grassland and woodland margins.
Adult size	Typically 120150 cm; females can be larger.
Lifespan	2030 years or more.
Activity	Mostly dusk and night-active.
Social needs	House individually.

Housing & Setup

Enclosure dimensions below are length depth height.

Adult housing	At least 120 60 60 cm, increasing the length to at least the snakes full length as it grows.
Temperature	Warm/basking area 3032C; cool end 2426C.
Humidity / moisture	Provide moderate to high humidity and a damp hide during shedding, with dry resting surfaces and ventilation.
Furnishings	Snug hides at warm and cool ends, stable climbing branches and a large water bowl.

Behaviour & Compatibility

House individually. Allow settling time and avoid handling for at least 48 hours after a meal. Monitor body condition rather than feeding every time food is accepted.

Feeding & Nutrition

Offer appropriately sized, fully thawed whole rodents. Growing juveniles generally eat more frequently than adults; adults commonly feed every 24 weeks, depending on size and body condition. Confirm the animals established prey size and schedule at collection. Routine calcium dusting is not required on a balanced whole-prey diet. Provide fresh drinking water.

Routine Care

Check temperatures, humidity, appetite and behaviour daily. Replace drinking water and remove waste promptly. Clean bowls and contaminated furnishings regularly; monitor weight and shedding. Arrange advice from an exotics vet for persistent changes in appetite, breathing or movement.

Important Before Buying

Confirm the supplied animals current size and feeding routine, and have its enclosure ready before collection.

Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only

We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.

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