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Angolan python care guide
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The angolan python is a advanced-level python from SW Angola, N Namibia. Adults reach 100–150 cm and live 20–30 years in captivity. Rare and very expensive; drier than ball python care. Solitary.
- Enclosure 120 × 60 × 60 cm
- Temp Warm 31–33°C, cool 24°C
- Humidity 40–60%
How much does a angolan python cost in Canada?
Angolan python quick facts
- Skill level
- Advanced
- Adult size
- 100–150 cm
- Lifespan
- 20–30 years
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Native range
- SW Angola, N Namibia
- Minimum enclosure
- 120 × 60 × 60 cm (47 × 24 × 24 in, ≈ 114 US gal)
- Housing
- Best kept alone.
- Temperature
- Warm 31–33°C, cool 24°C
- Humidity
- 40–60%
- UVB
- Recommended
- Diet
- Carnivore – frozen/thawed mice and rats
- Bioactive style
- Semi-arid
Angolan python enclosure & bioactive setup
Give one adult at least 120 × 60 × 60 cm (47 × 24 × 24 inches). Best kept alone. This species suits a semi-arid bioactive build.
- Leaf litter2 cm
- Jurassic ABG Semi-Arid Blend12 cm
No drainage layer – water deeply but rarely so the bottom stays slightly moist while the surface stays dry.
Temperature: Warm 31–33°C, cool 24°C. Humidity: 40–60%. UVB: Recommended.
What does a angolan python eat?
Carnivore – frozen/thawed mice and rats. Feed one appropriately sized thawed rodent every 14–21 days.
Handling, temperament & health
Usually calm and gentle like a ball python.
Health watch: Watch for respiratory infections and feeding refusal.
Cleaning & maintenance schedule
Daily
- Check basking surface temperature with an infrared thermometer.
- Keep the humid hide damp; refresh water.
Weekly
- Spot-clean waste.
- Every 1–2 weeks, pour water down into the soil around plants and in the cool corner.
Monthly
- Check stones and wood are stable and can’t be tunnelled under.
- Add a few leaves to the cool corner for isopods.
Yearly
- Refresh the top layer in the basking area.
- Replace UVB bulbs on schedule.
Recommended for a angolan python bioactive
Quantities are for one minimum-size enclosure (120 × 60 × 60 cm).
Jurassic ABG Semi-Arid Blend
Bioactive soil layer, 12 cm
Canyon Sand
Optional: mix in for a firmer, sandier texture
Eastern Oak Leaves 10/Pack
Leaf litter – food and cover for the clean-up crew
Terrarium Moss 7L Bag
Humid hide moss
Cork Bark Half Rounds
A hide at each end – plus one humid hide filled with damp moss
Mopani Wood
Climbing and a raised basking spot
Carnelian Stone
Holds heat under the lamp – place directly on the enclosure floor
Angolan python FAQ
Is the angolan python good for beginners?
The angolan python is an advanced species – best for experienced keepers. Usually calm and gentle like a ball python.
What size enclosure does a angolan python need?
At least 120 × 60 × 60 cm (about 47 × 24 × 24 inches, roughly 114 US gallons) for one adult. Best kept alone.
How much does a angolan python cost in Canada?
Typically $3000–8000 CAD to buy, about $910–1640 CAD for a complete bioactive enclosure, and $250–400 CAD a year to keep.
What temperature and humidity does a angolan python need?
Temperature: Warm 31–33°C, cool 24°C. Humidity: 40–60%.
What does a angolan python eat?
Carnivore – frozen/thawed mice and rats. Feed one appropriately sized thawed rodent every 14–21 days.
Similar species
This care sheet is general guidance from One Bioactive, not veterinary advice. Needs vary with age, locality and individual animals – confirm with your breeder and an exotics vet. Prices are typical Canadian ranges in CAD and change over time.