{"product_id":"royal-python","title":"Royal Python","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRoyal Python\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePython regius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Python, Ball Python\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually 90–150 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults usually reach \u003cstrong\u003e90–150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are often larger than males.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure, well-ventilated vivarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult minimum around \u003cstrong\u003e120 × 60 × 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide hides at both the warm and cool ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd branches, cork and other cover for enrichment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnug hides are preferred over very open spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasking\/warm area: 30–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool end: 24–27°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight: 21–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use a suitable thermostat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-level \u003cstrong\u003eUVB (around 2–7%)\u003c\/strong\u003e is beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a natural \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 hour day\/night cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUVB should be positioned so the snake can retreat from it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAim for around \u003cstrong\u003e50–60% normally\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease to around \u003cstrong\u003e60–70% during shedding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐭 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed appropriately sized \u003cstrong\u003edefrosted frozen rodents\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrey should be roughly the same width as the snake's widest point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles generally eat every \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults usually eat every \u003cstrong\u003e7–21 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on size and body condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overfeeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a sturdy bowl of \u003cstrong\u003efresh, clean water\u003c\/strong\u003e at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bowl should be large enough for the snake to drink comfortably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace water whenever soiled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐍 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyes may become cloudy and the skin dull before shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure humidity is appropriate and provide a humid hide if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever pull off retained skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the eye caps and tail tip after shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally docile and easy to handle when accustomed to people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the entire body and allow the snake to move through your hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid handling for \u003cstrong\u003e24–48 hours after feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever handle during the first few days after bringing a new snake home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor weight, appetite, breathing and general activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for mites, mouth problems, respiratory infections and retained shed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefusing food occasionally is \u003cstrong\u003enot unusual\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly seasonally, but prolonged fasting or weight loss should be investigated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧽 Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-clean waste immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace soiled substrate as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoroughly clean and disinfect the enclosure regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep water bowls clean and sanitised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏠 Before You Bring Your Snake Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up and \u003cstrong\u003efully temperature-test the vivarium beforehand\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave thermostats, hides, substrate and water ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the enclosure is escape-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave appropriately sized frozen\/thawed food available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep singly housed\u003c\/strong\u003e except for controlled breeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use thermostats with heat sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use hot rocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Pythons are excellent escape artists — check doors and ventilation points carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive your snake time to settle into its new environment before beginning regular 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