{"product_id":"black-blood-python-normal-het-caramel-albino","title":"Black Blood Python (Normal het. Caramel Albino)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Blood Python (Normal het. Caramel Albino)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePython curtus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumatran Short-tailed Python, Black Blood Python\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically reach \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e as adults, though some females may exceed 7 feet. 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Include secure hides, a large water basin, and deep substrate to support natural burrowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasking zone: \u003cstrong\u003e86–88°F (30–31°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooler side: \u003cstrong\u003e78–80°F (25–27°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity: \u003cstrong\u003e65–75%\u003c\/strong\u003e, with temporary boosts to 80% during shedding. Good airflow is essential to prevent health issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles start on appropriately sized rodents every 5–7 days. Adults do well on medium to large rats every 10–14 days, with feedings carefully managed to avoid obesity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-bred Pumpkin Head Short-tails are typically \u003cstrong\u003ehardy and reliable feeders\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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