Burmese pythons are giant Snake, in addition to weighing more than 90kg, their body length can also exceed 8 meters, so as long as you see them once, you will never forget them. In addition, Burmese pythons have also made a lot of contributions to the fashion industry, and bags made of their skins are sought after by many people. However, for this reason, the number of Burmese pythons is also decreasing. Currently, the Burmese python is listed as a vulnerable species.

Some people refer to the Burmese python as pets, but due to their size, owners must have enough space to keep them. At the same time, to keep such a pet, you must also have a certain economic strength. It has happened more than once that owners have released Burmese pythons because they cannot afford to keep them, so if you want to keep Burmese pythons, it is very necessary to think about the problems you may face.

Chinese name: Burmese python

Binomial:Python molurus bivittatus

Kingdom: Animal Kingdom

Door: Chordate

Subphylum: Vertebrate Subphylum

Class: Reptiles

Order: Squamous

Suborder: Snake suborder

Family: Python

Genus: Python

Species: Indian python

Subspecies: Burmese python

The Burmese python has a very gentle temperament and is very suitable as a Pet keeping, even for beginners, is easy. The Burmese python can grow to more than 6 meters, and its thickness can keep up with the waist circumference of an adult man. It is the third largest python in the world.Snake. It is not uncommon for the whole to grow to over 4 meters; in captivity, females may grow to over 7 meters. There are more than 8 meters, weighing 186 kg of the individual (Guinness World Records). If fed a lot and kept warm, it can grow to about 3 meters within two years after birth. Female Burmese pythons are larger than males. If fed too much, the body will become obese and prone to various diseases.

Its temperament is very mild, suitable for Pets. This subspecies grows quite rapidly, so when it reaches about 1.5 meters, reduce the food supply to prevent obesity. In the natural environment, it will enter the water, so also set up a water basin, the size of the basin is The extent to which the snake can enter after being coiled in a circle. It is quite resistant to low temperatures, and when it grows to about 2.5 meters, it can supply guinea pig and rabbit.

The temperature is kept between 26-33°C. Of course, Burmese pythons can also adapt to hibernation, but the incidence is very high during hibernation, so if you do not want to breed If so, please don't let your python hibernate. The length of the feeding container must be no less than 1/2 of the snake's body length, and its width must be no less than 1/3 of the body length. In any case, buy captive-bred individuals whenever possible, to avoid breaking the law, to avoid threats to wild python populations, and to be easier to tame than wild-caught individuals.

Due to its great strength, amazing growth rate and size, sometimes it will attack large animals that violate its territory, and even strangle the opponent, which is dangerous. Breeding requires relevant knowledge guidance! Before raising Burmese pythons, breeders should try their best to learn the basic knowledge of pythons and other snakes through various media. Generally speaking, only healthy individuals can be very good as your pets. The diseases that pythons are most susceptible to are pneumonia and stomatitis, and they can catch colds when they are cold.

Burmese pythons are in constant decline in their wild habitats. The skins of adult Burmese pythons are made into bags, shoes, and clothes, which are circulated to the trade market and become a sought-after commodity; juvenile Burmese pythons are caught as cheap pets to be sold; therefore, they are caught in large numbers in the wild regardless of their size. In the face of the dwindling wild population, we should take good care of it and strongly oppose the killing, eating and purchasing of wild animals!

The Burmese python in the wild is a threatening and aggressive animal because it feels its safety is compromised. Individuals bred by humans or properly domesticated in the wild. It's difficult to catch a wild snake that has never touched a human, biting you and trying to get out of your hand. (If not, it's probably because it's too weak).

Always support the body of the snake in your hand with the most points of force. Avoid fast-moving movements. Don't treat your snake as a toy. Avoid behavior that restricts the snake's movements. Don't wrap your snake around your neck. Avoid attracting your snake's attention with behaviors that stress the snake. You can bring gloves. Breeders must make their snakes feel safe and trust you.

Because of their size, Burmese pythons naturally need a lot of food, and because Burmese pythons also have certain requirements for food, not everyone is suitable for raising them. If you have the conditions to raise Burmese pythons, it is very necessary to do a good job of feeding Burmese pythons. In the natural environment, Burmese pythons will eat a lot of things, such as amphibians, reptiles, etc. So under artificial breeding conditions, should the owner also prepare these foods for them?

1. Food preparation

Under artificial breeding conditions, the general owner will be advised to feed some mice to the Burmese python, rabbit, etc. The rodents, rabbits, etc. you feed must be healthy animals, so as to ensure that the Burmese python is not infested by parasites and the like.

Second, feeding frequency

Burmese pythons don't need to be fed every day, if fed 1-2 times a week, Burmese pythons will grow faster, and if you don't want them to grow too fast , you can feed less frequently, but in order to ensure the health of the Burmese python, the feeding frequency should be kept at least once every 10 days.

3. Changes in food

When Burmese pythons are in different periods, the food they need is different. You need to change their food appropriately according to the actual situation. For example, when Burmese pythons are just born, you give They are a rabbit and they cannot subdue them.

4. Do you have to feed live bait?

In fact, in captivity, some Snakes will eat dead animals, and the advantage of doing so is to avoid damage to Burmese pythons such as mice. If you are feeding Burmese pythons live bait, you will need to remove the live bait from the snake cage when they have not eaten within 30 minutes.

V. Some Notes

Do not catch Burmese pythons after feeding them, as this may be more prone to problems such as vomiting. The owner should also avoid touching the Burmese python with hands that have touched other animals such as mice, otherwise they will think that your hands are edible. If the Burmese python suddenly stops eating, you need to seek help from relevant experts immediately to avoid unexpected situations. In addition, the owner should pay attention to safety during the feeding process to avoid being injured by the Burmese python.