Celestia arrived with us in 2024, and was found by a member of the public outside their house in an animal cage alongside Eclipse. We don’t know her history due to this. We believe she may be a dwarf variety of reticulated python, however consideration must be taken in case she grows to adult standard sizes. She has not been sexed, but has been dubbed female by our team so far.
She arrived dehydrated and underweight, but otherwise healthy. She was treated for mycoplasma last year due to positive test results in Eclipse (another reticulated python), but has not shows signs of disease.
She is a typical retic, very sharp to handle and is currently only handled during enclosure maintenance and when aiding with stuck shed. This is done with a hook and protective equipment.
A fiesty giant🐍
Care Requirements:
- Minimum 8x4x4ft (240x120x120cm) wooden/PVC vivarium (possibly needing upgrades later)
- Caged overhead halogen heat bulb
- Dimming thermostat, maintaining 32ºC in the basking area
- Cool side temperature of 24ºC
- Caged overhead radiator/CHE providing additional heat overnight to 23ºC
- Caged low-level UVB light, usually a 5-7% bulb
- A suitable, safe substrate – orchid bark for example
- Lots of clutter, at least 2 fully enclosed hides on either side of the vivarium, and a large water bowl
- A large “pond” or water area
- Appropriate diet – large rat every 3-4 weeks currently
Apply here – if you think Celestia might be the snake for you, please complete the Adoption Application linked below and we’ll be in touch…
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