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  • It is considered the longest snake in the world, with the longest specimen that has been recorded to date to be about the same, or a little larger than the longest anaconda.
  • Reticulated pythons range 10-20 feet in average, yet the largest one was recorded at an immense 33 ft and weighed in well over 300 lbs (136 kg).It lives on a variety of small to medium sized mammals as well as birds. It has on rare occasions, killed and consumed humans.Reticulated pythons are at home on the ground, in caves or in trees and they have adapted to live near the human habitation where they hunt rats, chickens, ducks, domestic dogs, cats and pigs.In spite of being dangerous, these pythons make good captives. But the keeper should be trained well enough in handling such large species, so as to ensure safety of himself and as well as that of the snake. They are non-venomous creatures, having an attractive appearance that makes them quite popular among snake lovers and by the leather industry. People working with these snakes have often reported them to show exceptional intelligence as well as awareness.
  • The largest snake that ever lived in a zoo was a reticulated python called ‘Colossus’. It was kept at the Pittsburgh Zoo in Pennsylvania. It was 28 ½ feet in length. Its girth measured 37 ½ inches and its weight was estimated to be more than 320 pounds.
  • Among some of the largest items documented to be eaten was a female sun bear of 23 kilograms that was eaten by a 23 ft specimen. It took the snake over 10 weeks to digest the meal.
  • Its lifespan in the wild is up to 20 years and in captivity it is known to live more than 20 years.


Not the best way to get over your fears. I wouldn't house them together either. They are solitary. So you are looking at two large enclosures and one hell of a feeding bill. A bunch of people in Florida decided they didn't want theirs any more because they were getting too big so they released them. Now there is a reticulated python out break that experts say can go as far north as the Carolinas. You don't seem like you know EXACTLY you're getting into so I just figured I'd give you the info to do with as you please. If you do this, take it seriously. I just don't want to see you get in over your head and get screwed because of it. Kudos to you if you take this on. :)
 
you might want to double check your reasoning. People figure that with alligators around here and are in for a bad surprise and a big nasty alligator when they are turned down. Check with your zoo first to see if that's even an option. In my opinion, when you decide to keep an animal you keep it for life. Don't half ass it man. Either do it or don't. The snake deserves a good home and to be well taken care of.
 
EdzCatingub;3318637; said:
yup...
i'll keep it...
i've already planned it...
lolz...
unless u give me a smaller type of snake... lolz...
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almost ANY other snake is smaller. haha :ROFL:
 
very nice snakes indeed
BUT
this is why the senate is trying to ban these animals
because people go out and buy these animals thinking oh its just a snake
and when it gets too big I will give it to a zoo
if a zoo wanted an animal Im sure they wouldnt be looking for jo blow with his unwanted large aggressive unhealthy python
Im sorry but it just doesnt work that way
so then they go to plan b and release the thing so because of the actions of these irresponsable people the snakes are getting the blame

so thats the nicest way I can put it but really man
what you did was very stupid and sadly it happens all to often
sure you may be an exception but how did you know that those werent venomous or rear fanged

Im sorry if I offended you
 
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