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Blood Python♂Male6d ago

Male Pumpkin Head Sumatran Short Tailed Python

byNew England Reptile (NERD)· Plaistow, New Hampshire
Pumpkin Head Sumatran Short Tailed
$350Available
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This animal

Sex
♂Male
Weight
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Length
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Age
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Hatched
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Origin
Acquired stock
Last fed
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Listing ID
NERD-15412240318701

Temperament & handling

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Disposition
Blood Python — Intermediate
Handling
Calm with routine handling; support the heavy body.
Adult size
4 – 6 ft, heavy-bodied

Modern captive-bred lines are calm — short, powerful and deliberate.

Read the full Blood & Short-tail Pythons care guideIn Culebra Codex — the library & courses

Genetics

1 visual gene

Pumpkin Head Sumatran Short Tailedtrait

Diet & feeding

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Prey
Rats
Prey size
Appropriately sized
Frequency
Every 2 – 3 weeks
Last fed
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Slow metabolism — easy to overfeed; keep them lean.

Typical care for this species

General blood & short-tail pythons guidance, not this animal's current setup. Ask the seller how it is kept now.

Enclosure
Front-opening PVC enclosure
Starter enclosure
20 gal
Substrate
Cypress mulch — holds humidity well
Adult enclosure
4 × 2 × 1.5 ft
Warm side
86 – 88°F
Cool side
78 – 80°F
Humidity
60 – 70%

Dislikes excess heat; provide a large, sturdy water bowl.

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  • Is it feeding reliably, and on what?
  • Clean, complete sheds and clear eyes?
  • Hatch date, weight and current length
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From the breeder

Male Pumpkin Head Sumatran Short-Tailed Python  🎃 Pumpkin season looks good on this one! Beautiful  pumpkin-orange head,  rich chocolate markings, and warm caramel tones make this one stand out.  Male | Pumpkin Head Sumatran Short-Tailed Python | 26Blood02 ✅ Local pickup in Plaistow, New Hampshire ✅ Professionally packed overnight shipping with a live arrival guarantee, subject to our shipping terms Shipping Coordination Our team will contact you to confirm your purchase and coordinate your animal’s arrival date. Before shipping, you must sign an electronic Sales Agreement and confirm that you can collect your animal on the scheduled date. Weather permitting, we ship Tuesdays and Wednesdays via FedEx Priority Overnight to your nearest FedEx Hub. Tracking information will be provided after your shipment is processed. A government-issued photo ID matching the name on the shipment is required for pickup. Professional Packing We ship year-round when conditions allow, using insulated boxes and heat or cool packs as needed. With over 20 years of shipping experience, our team carefully prepares each animal for its journey. In-Person Pickup Local pickup is available at our Plaistow, New Hampshire facility. Select “Pick up” at checkout, and our team will contact you to coordinate the details. Payment Plans Payment plans are available for qualifying purchases: • $500–$4,999.99: Up to 30 days • $5,000 and above: Up to 60 days A signed payment agreement and a 50% nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit are required. Payment plans are not available for purchases under $500. Questions? Email newenglandreptile@gmail.com or call (603) 382-2772 . Please include animal ID 26Blood01 / 26Blood02 when inquiring. NERD — New England Reptile Distributors

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