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
