Authored by Pete Hawkins: Chameleon Network / Bearded Dragons Network / Snake Network / Amphibian Network / Lizard Network Bioactive Vivarium for the Ball/Royal Python Bioactive, is a term thrown around a lot among reptile groups and forums the past few years, even though its methods have been around for much longer. Many of the […]
It’s a cold blooded paradise; the San Diego Reptile Show has once again come to the San Diego Concourse, the creatures mentioned above are all safely tucked away and packaged into cups and enclosures.
Python regius Royal Pythons are compact thick bodied snakes which are found throughout the African continent south of the 15˚ longitudinal line. The average sized P. regius will achieve a maximum length of 4 ft with the occasional large female reaching lengths of 6 ft. Almost all Pythons have pitted labial scales which are extremely sensitive to temperature variation. Whether these are used for hunting as in the Viperidae is unclear scientifically but, from personal observations in my own snakes I am inclined to believe that they are indeed used for just such a purpose.
