Description
This species is one of a kind
in that they are the only Python known in the world to have a body
covered in amazing beaded scales. The first time I held one in my hand I
knew I had to have them. It is my opinion that this is not only one of
the most impressive Pythons in existence, but they also make the perfect
pet snake. They stay within an appropriate small pet snake size of 5’-6’
on average. In fact their common name is Dwarf Python. They have
beautiful contrasting colors and as mentioned earlier BEADED SCALES
making them feel very peculiar as their bumpy skin slides through your
hands. They are mild mannered and pleasant when handled. They readily
eat frozen thawed rodents and rarely if ever refuse a meal. Being from a
dry environment they never have shedding problems and will lay out a
perfect donut shed every time. I have not bred mine yet, but hope to
produce my first offspring in the summer of 2006 or 2007.
General Care Information
I would recommend this species to anyone. I am going to give
you information on the basic care of this species, as the breeding is
fairly straightforward and similar to how you would breed any other
species of Python. I keep mine in a 6’ Neodesha rack system, but any
similar cage would work just fine. I use shredded aspen as a substrate.
I keep a large hide box at the warm end of the cage, which is set to be
in the upper 80’s. I keep the cage pretty dry with access to a fresh
bowl of water at all times. I offer them one appropriately sized frozen
thawed rat once a week. These are the basics you need to know to
successfully keep this amazing species based on my experience and what
has worked for me. I am always happy to supply my customers with
additional information or answer any questions you may have along the
way.
Click HERE to view more photos in my
Python anchietae
album.
