{"product_id":"blood-python-normal","title":"Blood Python (Normal)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Python (Normal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePython brongersmai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood Python, Brongersmai Python, Red Blood Python\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females often being heavier-bodied. 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Provide secure hides, deep moisture-retentive substrate, and a large water dish for soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a basking zone at \u003cstrong\u003e86–88°F (30–31°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a cooler side at \u003cstrong\u003e78–80°F (25–27°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Humidity should remain around \u003cstrong\u003e60–70%\u003c\/strong\u003e, rising to \u003cstrong\u003e80% during shedding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles feed on hopper rats or equivalent prey every 5–7 days; adults do best on medium to large rats every 10–14 days. 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