Blood Python (T+ Albino Batrix)

Python brongersmai
Common Names: Blood Python, Brongersmai Python
(Batrix = Batik + Matrix combo; T+ Albino = Tyrosinase-Positive Albino, recessive morph)

Species Overview

• Size: Adults typically measure 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m), with females being more robust and heavier-bodied. Large specimens may exceed 7 feet.

• Appearance:

  • Batrix (Batik + Matrix combo):

    • Batik (co-dominant): Produces a maze-like, pixelated pattern across the snake’s body, with a lighter head and broken dorsal striping.

    • Matrix (co-dominant): Reduces and fragments the normal Blood Python pattern, creating “flames” and irregular blotches.

    • Together, Batik + Matrix = Batrix, a high-contrast morph with extreme pixelation and shattered patterning.

  • T+ Albino (recessive – visual): Removes melanin while preserving brown, caramel, and golden tones, giving the snake a soft caramel-gold appearance with reduced black.

  • Combined, the T+ Albino Batrix is one of the most striking designer morphs, showcasing intricate pixelation overlaid with rich caramel and golden hues.

• Distribution: Native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and nearby islands.

• Habitat: Typically found in humid swamps, marshlands, and agricultural lowlands, where they use dense cover for shelter.

• Behaviour: Blood Pythons are terrestrial ambush predators, relying on camouflage and powerful strikes to catch rodents and birds.

Captive Care

• Enclosure: Adults require an enclosure of 4 ft × 2 ft × 1.5–2 ft, prioritizing floor space. Provide a snug hide, deep humidity-retaining substrate, and a large water bowl for soaking.

• Temperature & Humidity: Maintain basking temps of 86–88°F (30–31°C) with a cooler side around 78–80°F (25–27°C). Keep humidity at 60–70%, with increases to 80% during shedding.

• Diet: Juveniles should be fed hopper rats or equivalent prey every 5–7 days. Adults thrive on medium to large rats every 10–14 days. Feeding should be monitored closely, as this species is prone to obesity.

• Behaviour in Captivity: Captive-bred T+ Albino Batrix Blood Pythons are generally hardy and visually consistent, though they may be food-motivated and defensive if startled. With steady care, they adapt well and become manageable captives.

• Special Considerations: Blood Pythons thrive in naturalistic, humid enclosures with deep substrate, which promotes hydration and natural burrowing behaviour.

Genetics Note

• Batik (Co-Dominant – Visual): Produces pixelated, maze-like patterns.

• Matrix (Co-Dominant – Visual): Breaks up patterning into flames and fragmented blotches.

• Batrix (Batik + Matrix Combo): A designer morph combining both genes, producing extreme pixelation and chaotic, high-contrast markings.

• T+ Albino (Recessive – Visual): Expressed here, overlaying the Batrix pattern with caramel, golden, and chocolate hues in place of black.

The Blood Python (T+ Albino Batrix) is among the most visually dramatic combos in the Blood Python hobby, pairing the intricate Batrix pattern with the soft caramel tones of T+ Albino, making it a highly prized morph both for display and for advanced breeding projects.