{"product_id":"blood-python-normal-100-het-pied-50-het-t-albino","title":"Blood Python (Normal 100% het. Pied 50% het. T- Albino)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Python (Normal 100% het. Pied 50% het. T- Albino)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePython brongersmai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood Python, Brongersmai Python\u003cbr\u003e\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 Adults typically measure \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females being stockier and heavier-bodied. Rare individuals may exceed 7 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike the wild-type form, these pythons are usually \u003cstrong\u003edark brown to jet black\u003c\/strong\u003e, often with faint golden banding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile there is no visual indicator, this animal is \u003cstrong\u003e100% heterozygous (het)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003ePied gene\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e50% heterozygous\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eT- Albino gene\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood Pythons are native to \u003cstrong\u003ePeninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and nearby islands\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e They thrive in \u003cstrong\u003eswampy forests, marshlands, and humid lowland habitats\u003c\/strong\u003e, making use of dense ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong\u003eterrestrial ambush predator\u003c\/strong\u003e, relying on camouflage and power to capture rodents, birds, and other small prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults thrive in enclosures measuring at least \u003cstrong\u003e4 ft × 2 ft × 1.5–2 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e, with emphasis on floor space. Provide a snug hide, deep humidity-retentive substrate, and a large water bowl for soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a basking area at \u003cstrong\u003e86–88°F (30–31°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a cooler end at \u003cstrong\u003e78–80°F (25–27°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Humidity should be maintained at \u003cstrong\u003e60–70%\u003c\/strong\u003e, increasing to \u003cstrong\u003e80% during shedding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles should be fed hopper rats or equivalent prey every 5–7 days; adults thrive on medium to large rats every 10–14 days. Overfeeding should be avoided, as Blood Pythons are prone to obesity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-bred T- Albinos are generally \u003cstrong\u003ehardy and reliable feeders\u003c\/strong\u003e, though they may be defensive if startled and are strongly food-motivated. 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