Borneo Blood Python

Enclosure

An adult Blood Python will need an enclosure that’s a minimum of 48x24x24″.

Heating & Humidity

A small basking area should be provided of around 86 – 88 F (30 – 32C). It is important not to go above these temperatures, as this snake doesn’t tolerate high temperatures well. The overall ambient of the cage should be 80 – 82F (26 – 27C). The temperature in their wild environment does not drop significantly at night. The cold end of the tank, and the night time temperature, can be around 78F (25C). You’ll need to keep your humidity at 60 – 70%. In a vivarium you may want to test this out before getting the snake. You can obtain this humidity with spraying the tank, most likely two to three times daily.

Substrate and Decor

Use a natural substrate that can hold humidity without mold growing – for example Orchid Bark, EarthMix or Coir. Blood pythons will naturally burrow to avoid predators, so adding a deep enough substrate that they can burrow in will both help humidity and provide a natural behaviour for them.

Feeding your Blood Python / Short Tailed Python

Although this snake has considerably weight and girth, they actually have a slow metabolism and a very efficient digestive system. They also have a large appetite, which means in captivity it’s very easy to get an obese Blood Python – something which results in heart problems, organ failure and reduced lifespan. Do not be tempted to overfeed. Juveniles should be fed every 7-10 days, whilst adults can be fed every 14 days