Boa vs python pet
And although he doesn't use all that space every single day, he does indeed make use of it when needed. Personally, my Royal is kept in a wooden 5 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft. I would recommend a vivarium measuring 4 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft.
Setup size will always be met with mixed reaction and often controversy, But for me it’s a simple conclusion.Ī snake that grows to around 4 or 5 ft in length should be able to have a good stretch out in its enclosure. Their natural food consists of small mammals like rats, mice, birds, lizards and even smaller snakes. From Sierra Leone, Togo and Ghana, to Cameroon, Nigeria and the Ivory Coast. They are found throughout the African continent and have a recorded population in pretty much all of its countries. They are known to occupy the burrows of other animals, termite mounds and even climb and occupy trees, despite the common misconception of the species not being climbers. This snake species will often occupy the more arid savannahs, as well as other grasslands of Africa.īut it can also be found in fields, woodlands and even more rural areas due to prolific rodent populations. Slash, my Royal Python in his bioactive vivarium Ball python natural habitat With a snake growing to around 5ft it in-turn requires a 4ft+ setup. Whether it’s a lack of research, or incorrect advice given by shop employees, I can only speculate.īut I absolutely feel this is something that potential keepers need to realise. This is something many do not expect when they purchase a baby snake, with many thinking their snake will stay small at 2ft-3ft at the most. One issue some keepers do get surprised with is the size a Royal will get - growing to an average size of around 5ft, with the females often being larger than the males.
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