I don't have a spotted, but I do have a Children's python, Their care is identical except for the size cage needed for an adult which can max out at 5ft.
Since someone posted links with care sheets, I will just give you a few tips and observations. It's a good idea to provide a cage that will allow it to move comfortably and climb, so provide branches, and stacks of rock, wood and/or cork bark. Be creative. I would get a 4 to 5 ft cage for an adult.
A heat lamp with an infrared bulb positioned over something that snake can climb and rest on, makes a good 24hour heat source and will allow you to see the snake at night when it's more likely to be out and about. Since my cages are plastic with glass doors, I use radiant heat panels mounted to the cage roof for heat.
Substrate can be aspen shavings, Sani Chips, dry coco fiber, coconut or repi bark. You can use newspaper, but it isn't very attractive.
Temperament depends on the individual snake. Some babies can be defensive, but mellow out as adults. Most adults are pretty docile and tolerate brief handling sessions.
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I don't have a spotted, but I do have a Children's python, Their care is identical except for the size cage needed for an adult which can max out at 5ft.
Since someone posted links with care sheets, I will just give you a few tips and observations. It's a good idea to provide a cage that will allow it to move comfortably and climb, so provide branches, and stacks of rock, wood and/or cork bark. Be creative. I would get a 4 to 5 ft cage for an adult.
A heat lamp with an infrared bulb positioned over something that snake can climb and rest on, makes a good 24hour heat source and will allow you to see the snake at night when it's more likely to be out and about. Since my cages are plastic with glass doors, I use radiant heat panels mounted to the cage roof for heat.
Substrate can be aspen shavings, Sani Chips, dry coco fiber, coconut or repi bark. You can use newspaper, but it isn't very attractive.
Temperament depends on the individual snake. Some babies can be defensive, but mellow out as adults. Most adults are pretty docile and tolerate brief handling sessions.
I don't personally own a spotted python, but here are some links.
http://exoticpetpedia.com/wiki/Spotted_Python_Care...
http://www.snakes4fun.com/Spotted%20Care.html
http://www.tinypythons.com/caresheet_childreni.asp