How long do Spotted Pythons live?
Spotted pythons live 15-20 years and reach 3-4 feet (90-120 cm), typically 200-500 grams as adults.
What do Spotted Pythons eat?
They eat frozen-thawed mice: pinkies/fuzzies for juveniles, adult mice for large snakes. Feed juveniles every 5-7 days and adults every 7-14 days, one prey item no wider than the body. Never feed live prey; no insects or plants.
Spotted Python enclosure setup
An adult needs a 20-gallon long terrarium with a branch and a secure lid. Provide a warm side of 80-88°F (27-31°C), a cool side of 75-78°F (24-26°C), and a night drop to 70°F (21°C). Humidity 40-60% with a water bowl and humid hide. UVB is optional. Supply two hides.
Common mistakes with Spotted Pythons
Typical errors: too-cold enclosure (refusal to eat), live feeding (injury), too small a tank for an active snake, and a lid that is not secure (escape risk).
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Enclosure too cold — they stop eating.
- Live feeding — rodent injuries.
- Tank too small — they are active.
- Insecure lid — escape artists.