Quick sourced reference values. LOCUS Scales' full breeding/genetics toolset is built specifically for ball pythons — this page is a courtesy reference for other species.
Diet: Omnivore — roughly 50% protein (insects, thawed prey, a bit of cooked protein), 40% vegetables, 10% fruit. A much more varied diet than the snakes on this list.
Feeding frequency: Juvenile: daily. Adult: every 2-3 days, alternating the protein/veggie/fruit components meal to meal rather than offering everything at once.
Substrate: Deep mix (4-6in minimum) of untreated topsoil + play sand, with leaf litter on top. Bioactive-compatible. Shallow or non-diggable substrate is a real stressor for this species.
UVB: Recommended, 12h/day — roughly Ferguson zone 3, replaced every 6 months.
Incubation: Technically viviparous with placental exchange (not just ovoviviparous like a boa — a nuance rare among reptiles), often described as ovoviviparous for simplicity in mainstream sources. Gestation ~90-120 days.
Clutches per mating: Generally 1 birth per year, seasonal breeding cycle.
Average egg count: 5-25 newborns (average ~10-15), already fully formed and independent at birth.
Several subspecies with fairly different humidity needs (Northern Australian varieties: 40-60%; Indonesian varieties: 60-80%) — properly identify the exact subspecies before setting up the enclosure, unlike other, more uniform species on this list.
General reference content — does not replace veterinary advice.