Blood Python

1 Overview

The blood python (Python curtus) is a short, massively built python from Southeast Asia, coloured in deep reds and browns. It is famed for a defensive temperament and a powerful bite.

SOURCE NOTE: the source gave the binomial Python curtus, retained here.

2 Appearance

Heavy-bodied and relatively short (usually under 2 m), with a broad head and a striking pattern of dark blotches on a red-brown to maroon ground.

3 Care & Temperament

Needs a secure terrestrial enclosure with warm, humid conditions and a water basin. Handle deliberately; many are defensive but tame with consistent, calm work.

Mouth rot follows poor hygiene or stress; maintain cleanliness.

4 Habitat & Environment

Tropical lowland forest and swamp. Warm, humid, with a temperature gradient and a humid retreat.

5 Diet & Feeding

Feeds on appropriately sized mammals and birds at intervals scaled to size. Adults eat less often; never overfeed this stocky species.