by Philippe De Vosjoli (Author), Roger Klingenberg (Author)
The Burmese pythons, the subject of this care guide, is a giant snake
with specific feeding, housing, and handling requirements, that is not
ideal for most hobbyists and an unusual choice as a pet. Nonetheless,
author Philippe de Vosjoli notes in the first chapter that his favorite
snake was indeed a Burmese python, as no other snake “has ever equaled
this particular animal in terms of personality and responsiveness.”
Indeed, he says, the Burmese python’s docile nature has done much to
help dispel scary myths and misconceptions about snakes in general. For
snake hobbyists interested in purchasing and keeping this gentle giant,
Burmese Pythons is an excellent introduction to the selection and
purchase of a healthy snake offering no-nonsense advice about handling,
housing, feeding, and breeding these snakes. The author’s chapter titled
“How Accidents Happen” presents commonsense tips about handling Burmese
pythons, discussing bites, the tail, and constriction, essential
reading for all keepers, regardless of their experience level. Dr. Roger
Klingenberg offers a chapter on diseases and disorders which proves
useful and informative. A fully illustrated chapter dedicated to other
large pythons offers information about size, longevity, morphs,
maintenance, and breeding for the following giant snakes: the Indian
python (a subspecies to the Asiatic rock python, like the Burmese
python), the Sri Lankan python, the reticulated python, and the African
rock python. Resources and index included.
- Series: Herpetocultural Library
- Paperback: 79 pages
- Publisher: Advanced Vivarium Systems; Updated ed. edition (February 1, 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1882770838
- ISBN-13: 978-1882770830
