Spider Ball Python For Sale - Adult Female

For sale in our Iver reptile shop.

• Photos taken February 2024, age: Adult

• Sex: Female

• Suitable for: beginner keepers, with understanding of the spider gene

• Captive bred? Yes

• Handling: friendly and loving a cuddle

• Size range: 4-5ft

• Housing and habitat: 4ft x 2ft vivarium with overhead heating with appropriate thermostat.

Adult Female Spider Royal Python

Spider gene is a beautiful pattern changing mutation which can have some neurological side effects often knows as ‘Wobble’. Severity depends on each individual but often the animals can be seen with slight head wobbles, or difficulty knowing which way is up and down. This girl eats well and is very happy but struggles to distinguish up and down.

This animal is suitable for: first time reptile owners. Great beginner species, suitable for novice and experienced keepers alike as well as a family pet, a heavy bodied, slow moving, gentle species that is perfect for children, under adult supervision.

As a hatchling this specimen will require a smaller enclosure to ensure they will consistently feed, however, this will need upgrading as he grows, eventually into a 4ft vivarium as an adult.

This species requires basking temperatures of 32-35 Celsius, with a minimum night time drop to 22 Celsius and ideally thrives in areas of 50-60% humidity. UV lightning is not necessary for this species although studies show they benefit from exposure to UV rays.

This species does not require feeding as often as most other pets. As babies they will typically eat once a week, juvenile to sub adult once a fortnight, then as an adult once a month, depending of food items offered, so very low feeding cost in comparison to other species and perfect for those new to the hobby as maintaining feeding schedule is easier to manage.

Suitable Kits available from £595