PYTHON KEEPING

SOME CONSIDERATIONS FOR KEEPING AN AUSTRALIAN PYTHON IN THE MONARO DISTRICT
Ron Dencio
Animal Technologist
Monaro Amphibian & Reptile Keepers
Canberra ACT

  • Legal requirements in the ACT & NSW
  • Space availability (housing)
  • Juvenile & adult size of different species
  • Purchase price
  • Source of supply (legal?)
  • Knowledge & experience in reptile husbandry (do you understand the captive environmental requirements for the particular species?)
  • Extra environmental heating requirements during winter
  • Temperament of individual animal or its parents
  • If juvenile - has it taken food spontaneously at least five times before sale?
  • Is snake in good condition? - not fat or thin - skin condition
  • Has snake been correctly sexed?
  • Sourcing a food supply on a long term regular basis
  • Quality of food supply
  • Diseases, ecto & endo parasites - causes & prevention
  • Enclosure proofing - dangerous environmental factors (lamps & tape)
  • Longevity & commitment

 


Monaro Amphibian & Reptile Keepers (MARK)
Meeting Venue: BURNS CLUB
8 Kett St., Kambah ACT
2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm

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