🐍 Size & Weight
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Length: Around 3 to 4 feet (90–120 cm)
- Weight: Typically 800 to 1,800 grams, depending on sex and feeding schedule
- Growth Rate: Slows compared to the juvenile stage, but still noticeable month to month
🍽️ Feeding & Nutrition
- Diet: Small to medium rats every 7–10 days
- Feeding Tips:
- Offer prey that’s roughly the same width as the thickest part of the snake
- Monitor weight to avoid obesity—subadults can easily overeat
- Maintain a feeding journal to track growth and appetite
🏠 Enclosure Needs
- Tank Size: 30–40 gallon enclosure recommended
- Temperature Gradient:
- Warm side: 88–92°F (31–33°C)
- Cool side: 75–80°F (24–27°C)
- Humidity: 50–60%, with spikes to 70% during shedding
- Enrichment: Add climbing branches, multiple hides, and textured substrate for stimulation
🧠 Behavior & Handling
- Temperament: Typically calm and more confident than hatchlings
- Handling Tips:
- Handle 2–3 times per week to maintain tameness
- Avoid handling for 48 hours after feeding
- Watch for signs of stress, like balling up or hissing.
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