Browse blood pythons for sale, the stocky red, orange and yellow short-tailed python from Southeast Asia, and chat with breeders and keepers about color lines, feeding and temperament.
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Blood pythons are among the most distinctive snakes in the python family. Short, extremely stout and often glowing with shades of red, orange or gold, they have a devoted following among keepers who enjoy a heavy-bodied snake that stays a manageable length. This guide explains how they live, how they are kept and how to choose one.
Python brongersmai is found in southern Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, especially Sumatra and nearby islands. It lives in humid lowland forests, swamps and plantations, where it spends much of its time on the ground, often partly hidden in leaf litter or shallow water, waiting to ambush prey.
The blood python is one of three short-tailed python species. Its relatives, the Borneo and Sumatran short-tailed pythons, have their own categories on ReptileAds.
Adults typically measure 4 to 6 feet but are remarkably thick and heavy for that length. Females generally grow larger than males. With good care, blood pythons commonly live 20 to 25 years.
Hatchlings are often dull brown or muted orange, and their full color develops over several years. Some become deep red, others bright orange or rich yellow. Photos of adult parents are the best guide to potential, but no seller can promise exactly how an individual will turn out.
Blood pythons once had a reputation for being defensive, largely because many early animals were wild-caught imports. Captive-bred snakes that are handled regularly are generally far calmer, and many adults are steady, predictable pets. Young animals may huff or strike defensively while they settle, so patient, short handling sessions are the best approach.
Because of their weight, support the body well when handling, and give a new arrival time to adjust before handling begins.
A secure enclosure with plenty of floor space, sturdy hides, a moisture-retaining substrate and a large water bowl suits blood pythons well. They generally prefer moderate warmth rather than a very hot basking spot, along with consistently high humidity. Good hygiene matters in a humid enclosure, so regular spot cleaning is part of the routine.
They feed on rodents, with prey size matched to their girth. A written record of feedings, sheds and weight changes makes it easier to spot trends, and Husbandry.Pro is a handy way to keep those logs and any breeding records together.
Look for captive-bred animals with clear photos, feeding records and parent information. Keepers commonly seek strong red or orange lines and established morphs such as albino, so ask how any color line or gene is documented. Use built-in chat to ask about humidity, feeding and handling, and review seller profiles and reviews. Check whether any permits apply where you live, prepare the enclosure with the ReptileAds care guide, and set a Hit List alert if you are waiting on a particular look.
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The blood python, Python brongersmai, is the most widely kept short-tailed python and is loved for its heavy build and warm coloring. On ReptileAds you will see animals from breeders selecting for deep reds and bright oranges, as well as yellow-toned animals and established morphs.
Color in blood pythons often changes as they grow, so ask for photos of the parents and use built-in chat to learn about feeding, humidity and how a snake handles. Checking seller profiles and reviews helps you get to know each keeper.
Curious about related species? Browse Borneo and Sumatran short-tailed pythons, or set a Hit List alert for the blood python color or line you are after.
ReptileAds connects you with keepers who breed and raise blood pythons, so you can shop with good information.
See red, orange and yellow blood pythons from different breeders side by side, often with parent photos.
Built-in chat lets you ask about feeding, humidity and handling so you know how the snake has been kept.
Save a Hit List alert and ReptileAds will notify you when a blood python matching your search is listed.
Blood pythons are heavy, ground-dwelling snakes from humid lowland forests and swamps. Keepers usually provide:
Our full blood python care guide on ReptileAds goes into more depth.
A captive-bred, well-started blood python is a great foundation. Ask the seller:
