How to Take Care of an Albino Python

Albino Burmese pythons and albino ball pythons are raised in captivity as pets because of their unique and attractive appearance. Albino pythons are white, pale yellow or orange in color and do not have the dark richness of color of other pythons because they suffer from a pigment deficiency that causes their unusual appearance. They have a less aggressive nature compared to other snakes. While albino ball pythons require a small cage, albino Burmese pythons grow rapidly and require large and secure cages. Both pythons require a lot of care and have special needs like all exotic pets. The difference between the two is only in appearance and not in habits.

Things You'll Need

  • Large cage
  • Padlocks
  • Tree branches
  • Small live or dead animals
  • Small tub
  • Large tub
  • Antibacterial spray
  • Vitamin supplements
  • Liquid cleaner
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Instructions

    • 1

      Find the telephone number of the closest veterinarian who specializes in treating exotic pets. The albino python will require a health examination every two months.

    • 2

      Place the python in a large, secure cage that measures at least 8 feet long that has hinged doors, a thick glass facade and can be locked with double padlocks. Place tree branches in the cage for the snake to curl around.

    • 3

      Observe the temperament of the snake. Feed the albino python dead animals like mice, rabbits or chickens every three days if the snake show signs of timidity. Pythons showing signs of aggression will prefer live animals that they can lunge at and kill. Burmese pythons act hungry soon after a feed. Feed the snakes only as advised by the veterinarian to avoid the snake from developing adverse health conditions and obesity. Keep a small tub of water in the cage for the snake to drink.

    • 4

      Fill a large tub with water and soak the python every day for cleaning. Spray the cage with water mixed with chlorine and antibacterial spray. Remove all the waste in the cage and keep the living conditions of the python clean. Pythons shed often and soaking them in water will help loosen the dead skin easily. Replace the tree branches every week.