Too many people in this hobby equate fat with healthy. This is likely not the case.

I do believe most people overfeed and as Tom stated no room to "roam", no foraging for prey. But certain snakes also benefit from natural unfiltered sunlight and in some species I believe it may be critical for their long term husbandry. While one would argue perhaps these pythons are nocturnal, I bet they are diurnal at times of the year and also use their darker coloration in winter to absorb heat from direct sunlight. I have already discussed this several years ago with you in regards to Black Pythons.
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Thanks,

Frank Roberts

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