
Male Albino Ball Python
Scientific Name: Python regius
Quick Care Summary:
- Adult Size: 3–5 ft on average
- Diet: Frozen/thawed rodents, size equal to the snake’s widest point
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Feeding Schedule:
- Hatchlings: Every 5–7 days
- Juveniles: Every 7–14 days
- Adults: Every 14–28 days
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Temperature:
- Basking Spot: 90–95°F
- Warm Side: 86–90°F
- Cool Side: 75–80°F
- Night: No lower than 72°F
- Humidity: 55–75%, with higher humidity during shedding
- Lighting: UVB optional but recommended for overall health
- Enclosure: Minimum 4’ x 2’ x 2’ for an adult; provide two hides (warm and cool), climbing branches, and a soaking dish
- Substrate: Moisture-retentive substrate such as coconut fiber, cypress mulch, or a bioactive mix
Notes:
Albino Ball Pythons have the same care needs as standard Ball Pythons, but their lack of pigment makes them sensitive to bright light. Avoid prolonged exposure to intense sunlight.