TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Chapter One: The Burmese Python Species 3
  • Taxonomy, Origin and Distribution 4
  • Burmese Python Overview 4
  • Burmese Python Features 6
  • Quick Facts 8
  • Chapter Two: What Makes Burmese Pythons Ideal as Pets 11
  • Tips Before Bringing a Burmese Pet Home 12
  • Burmese Python Temperament 16
  • Can Burmese Snake Co – Inhabit with Other Household Pets? 17
  • Pros and Cons of Burmese Pythons 17
  • Burmese Python Permits/Licensing Reminders 19
  • Cost of Owning a Burmese Python 21
  • Basic Keeping Materials Checklist 21
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing and Selecting a Healthy Breed 27
  • Places Where You Can Buy Burmese Pythons 28
  • What Kind of Breeder Should You Purchase From? 31
  • Breeder Checklist 32
  • Signs of a Healthy Burmese Python 34
  • Recommended Breeders and Rescue Websites 35
  • Chapter Four: Habitat Requirements for Burmese Pythons 39
  • Proper Husbandry Needs and Cage Set Up 40
  • Young Burmese Python Cage Size 40
  • Humidity and Temperature Levels 42
  • Lighting Guidelines 44
  • Chapter Five: Nutrition and Feeding 45
  • Burmese Pythons Food in the Wild 46
  • Burmese Python Feeding Facts: 46
  • Hatchling Feeding 47
  • Juvenile and Adult Burmese Python Feeding 48
  • Chapter Six: Maintenance for Burmese Pythons 51
  • Bathing Your Burmese Python 52
  • Benefits of Bathing Your Pet 52
  • Step – by – Step Bathing for Your Snake 53
  • Tips on Spot – Cleaning 54
  • Pre – Cleaning Tips 54
  • Step – by – Step Cleaning 55
  • Post – Cleaning Tips 56
  • Chapter Seven: Handling Your Burmese Python 57
  • Handling Your New Pet Burmese Python 58
  • Guidelines for Proper Handling of Your Snake 60
  • Some Behavioral Facts about Burmese Pythons 62
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Burmese Python 65
  • FAQs about Breeding a Burmese Python 66
  • Breeding Tips 67
  • Breeding Facts for Burmese Pythons 70
  • Breeding Materials and Nesting Guidelines 71
  • Tips before Egg Laying 72
  • Tips during Incubation 2
  • Hatching Tips 74
  • Chapter Nine: Common Diseases of Burmese Pythons 77
  • Common Health Problems 78
  • IBD (Inclusion Body Disease) 78
  • Stomatitis or Mouth Rot 79
  • Parasitism 80
  • Rectal Prolapse 81
  • Tail – Hanging 82
  • Lung Infections 83
  • Dermatitis 85
  • Toxemia 86
  • Chapter Ten: Care Sheet and Summary 87
  • Glossary of Snake Terms 107
  • Index 115
  • Photo Credits 121
  • References 123
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