Iv had a royal python for about 2 years and got 2 baby ones about a month ago so i know about snakes. i was considering getting a burm only i dont now much about them exhept they get real big.i wont end up with one but anyway i have my adult royal in a 3ft by 2ft by 2.5ft viv, how big a viv would a burm need? Also how much would one cost over here in England? Cos every things more expencive over here? Just thinking about it.
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How much and how big?
graffitiraptor
Sep 14, 2003 09:35 AM
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Raven01
Sep 16, 2003 09:02 AM
I don't know how much it would cost across the pond, but you would need a substantial sized enclosure for an adult burm, usually home built cages are what is used. The minimum measurements for an adult cage is usually 8'L X 2'D X 2'H or 6'L X 3'D X 2'H (assuming the animal is roughly only 12'-14' long). It would also be important that you have someone who is willing to help with the snake once it gets larger - for years. A very large animal is not a one person endeavor and they can easily live 20-30 years or more (from what I've read). Royal pythons live even longer, I believe the record is 47-48 years in captivity. There's a lot to take into consideration for large constrictors before even considering the purchase of one.
Raven
