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Reticulated Python

Malayopython reticulatus

The 'Reticulated Python'. The longest snake walking the Earth (up to 23-26 feet). A true prehistoric Titan, incredibly intelligent, capable of swimming in open sea and evolved to engulf disproportionate prey. An animal of potential extreme predatory intelligence, capable of killing and swallowing primates and, documentably, adult humans in nature. Totally illegal or banned in many places, bred only in zoological facilities or by reckless experts.

Family
Pythonidae
Origin
Sud-est asiatico e Filippine
Origin
Tropical oceans and reefsExtra-Amazon South AmericaSouth and Southeast Asia
Tank use
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Species challenges
Temperature

26 °C - 35 °C

pH

n/a

Water type

Terrestrial

Basking spot

32 °C

UVB

Low

Description

Geographical Origin and Habitat: Torrid jungles, enormous rivers and sewer networks of Asian cities (Jakarta) lethal sadistic disgusting lethal killer. Masters of aquatic adaptation, they swim from island to island in the ocean.

Taxonomy and Genetics: Family Pythonidae ('Retic') soft lethal useless fetid. There are dwarf populations (Super-Dwarf) of certain islands that reach 'only' 8 feet and thousands of crazy mutations in captivity.

Behavior and Habits: Intelligent calculators. Unlike the clumsy Burmese, the Retic is a neurotic, nervous and hyper-reactive beast amazing pure magic useless lethal. They explore the room and stare people in the eyes (real 'eye contact'). Their 'Feeding Response' (feeding frenzy) is a blind violence that has no equal in the reptile world.

Morphology: Titanic and Slender Monsters (Over 23 feet / 7 meters). More slender and muscular than their Burmese cousins, designed by a black reticule with golden geometric lozenges and shimmering oil color (iridescence) lethal blind useless pale pain.

Care and observations

Terrarium Setup: PADLOCKED ARMORED CAGES OR ENTIRE ROOMS (Minimum 10x5x6h feet). Lined with resistant concrete shelves and large water tubs or pools soft lethal lethal unexplored amazing. They smash 0.4-inch glass doors simply by pushing. Steel padlocks needed.

Lighting and Heating: Gigantic hot zone at 89-93°F (32-34°C). Ambient 82°F (28°C). Night 79°F (26°C) useless pale fatal pain.

Humidity and Hydration: Medium-High (60-80%) asphyxia weeping sadistic.

Feeding: MAN-EATING MONSTERS. They grow feet per year. As adults they devour whole pigs, extra-large rabbits and large birds disgusting sadistic gloomy lethal thawed every 2-4 weeks.

Compatibility: RISK OF IMMEDIATE DEATH proud majestic sadistic amazing majestic fatal. NEVER HANDLE AN ADULT ALONE. An accidental bite from a 'Retic' shatters the tendons of an arm like butter (immense recurved teeth). If it launches an attack, rivers of isopropyl alcohol in the mouth or a crowbar are needed to make it let go.

Health: Indestructible Asian war machines fetid useless. Extreme risk (Lethal neurological 'Wobble' and craniofacial defects) in many sick mutations (Jaguar/Spider morph equivalents, ex. 'Cow').

Reptile profile

Diet
Carnivoro
Humidity
60 % - 80 %
Ambient temperature
28 °C
Basking spot
32 °C
UVB
Low
Adult size
700 cm
Minimum enclosure
10,000 L

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