{"product_id":"striped-spotted-python","title":"Striped Spotted Python - Male","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-64bf6198-7fff-8242-694a-be675594c40f\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-64bf6198-7fff-8242-694a-be675594c40f\"\u003eApplication to Purchase Required - live animal purchases require a review of your setup. After placing your order, a Customer Care Specialist will reach out to review your husbandry and habitat. Approval for purchase is NOT guaranteed and if denied, the order may be cancelled. Upon approval, you will receive a link to set up a shipping date for your live animal. All animals ship via Fed Ex overnight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spotted Python\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eAntaresia Maculosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately 15\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults reach between 3’ to 3.5’ total length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHatch date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell established yearling, born 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLineage: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough not Dude-Bred, this snake is captive-bred and came from a trusted source that passed our high ethical and genetic standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frozen thawed adult mouse - Feeding schedule provided after purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-house testing\/treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEach snake is carefully evaluated in-house for:\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNido Virus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean fecal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy body score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal activity and behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo retained eyecaps or stuck shed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"734\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"739\"\u003eDefining traits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThese inquisitive and active snakes are one of the smallest pythons in the family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntaresia\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey make excellent pet pythons and are remarkably beautiful with notable coloration.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species also boasts black and orange eyes which is always an attention-grabber. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"988\"\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner to Expert: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for beginners due to their usual docile temperament and forgiving nature when it comes to temperature\/humidity gradients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy, predictable and smaller size makes them great for beginners. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiological Niche:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the Northeast area of Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNocturnal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-arboreal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrives in multi layered habitats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroups vs. Non-groups: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have successfully kept adults together during the breeding season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s recommended to keep them alone and to only keep in pairs when breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThere are notations of cannibalism with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntaresia\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebut we have never experienced this behavior at the Bio Dude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivarium Size and Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSingle animal: Neonates and yearlings can thrive in an 18” cube or a 20 gallon long habitat. Adults thrive in a minimum of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/pvc-reptile-enclosures\/products\/2-x-4-x-18-sliding-glass-door-habitat-free-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e40 breeder (36” x18”)\u003c\/a\u003e, but a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/pvc-reptile-enclosures\/products\/48-x-24-x-24-sliding-glass-door-habitat-free-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4’x2’x2’\u003c\/a\u003e is recommended for inquisitive and active species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGroups: A pair can be kept in nothing smaller than a 4’x2’x2’. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSet up as an semi-arid savannah bioactive habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe have excellent success with a 70% \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/bioactive-substrates\/products\/terra-firma-36-qt-bag\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerra Firma\u003c\/a\u003e X 30% \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/bioactive-substrates\/products\/terra-sahara-bioactive-substrate-18-quarts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerra Sahara\u003c\/a\u003e. This creates the rocky yet loamy, wood-dense substrate with burrowing and microclimate opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/terrarium-rocks-minerals\"\u003eRock slabs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/reptile-cork-bark\"\u003e cork, and driftwood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e for hides and thermal zones. This species highly benefits from at least 1-2 larger minerals in their habitat. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDue to their climate, be sure to use plenty of dense \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/biodegradable-leaf-litter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebiodegradeables\u003c\/a\u003e, as a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/biodegradable-leaf-litter\/products\/colombian-botanicals-sugarcane-bagasse-mulch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSugar Cane Bagasse\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/biodegradable-leaf-litter\/products\/colombian-leaf-litter-cacao-20-count\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColombian Cacao Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/biodegradable-leaf-litter\/products\/southern-palm-bark-2-qt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePalm Bark\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/biodegradable-leaf-litter\/products\/0-5-lb-cork-bark-pieces-free-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecork bark pieces\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/isopods-springtails-cultures\/products\/springtails-arid-environments-6-ounce-container-includes-2-day-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArid springtails\u003c\/a\u003e are recommended with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/isopods-springtails-cultures\/products\/porcellionides-pruinosus-powder-blue-isopods\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePowder Blue Isopods\u003c\/a\u003e. For neonates up to 6 months, do not utilize any isopods. Due to their small size babies can be predated upon via the isopods with more protein-hungry species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOpen basking areas with sheltered retreats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGood cross-ventilation and strong seasonal light cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a broad, naturalistic gradient. Hot spot 90-100F, cool side of 75-80F. Night time 65-75F. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/products\/arcadia-forest-d3-6-uvb-t5-bulb-22\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArcadia ShadeDweller Max\u003c\/a\u003e is recommended. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/terrarium-heating-fixtures\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverhead heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure thermal safety via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/reptile-thermostats-thermometers\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethermostats\u003c\/a\u003e and gradient testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral ambient: 40%, depending on season. Humidity spikes throughout the day are imperative for this species (especially in the morning). Spikes can go as high as 60% for short periods of time. Be sure there is always a very humid microclimate available in the habitat at all times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLight evening misting can help support microclimate diversity without oversaturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpotted Pythons are carnivores. We recommend feeding frozen\/thawed rodents of appropriate size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2539\" data-start=\"2536\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3977\" data-start=\"3923\"\u003eImportant Policies (Please Read Before Purchasing)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter purchasing, upload your habitat for approval \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.na2.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCSiTIJL5yJLLO7V08ZWED3E_aUlqeDjwmC-9xmLJGmZ4wKTZ8gIL6UedYDvdLUQRM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter approval, we will email you the animal purchase contract found \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.na2.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCSbygc0wGfvQL-kOQ9QR7nDUCMIdgMG9usf4t0D5bEMUGUwSLBbs7K6iBrYS_AAm0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our Live Arrival Guarantee prior to purchasing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/pages\/shipping-returns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScheduling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-bd46e6b2-7fff-4e0d-15d6-d7525fc9a250\"\u003eWe care about long-term success. All live animals require a scheduled shipping date set after the approval process.  To book your shipping day, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/appointments\/schedules\/AcZssZ3_wqBM099MKKj2SXGfad-jclfsdFNuxbipNKlEPdWgDxQfmL5hp2yWy1MYouaVDx5y7IwipYlU\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003eConservation \u0026amp; Additional Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Spotted python care sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/blogs\/snake-caresheets\/spotted-python-caresheet-and-bioactive-habitat-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpotted Python Caresheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View on the IUCN List\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iucnredlist.org\/species\/13300653\/13300663\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Spotted Pythons on the IUCN List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bio Dude - Live Animals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45388012093626,"sku":"LA-STRPSPTPYTH","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1654\/9443\/files\/stripedspotted1.png?v=1780508261","url":"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/products\/striped-spotted-python","provider":"The Bio Dude","version":"1.0","type":"link"}