Pinstripe Royal Python

These reptiles are currently only available in our Stockport, Fort Kinnaird and New Malden stores. Please contact these stores directly to check for availability before travelling.

Royal Pythons make fascinating pets for adults and children of all ages. They are simple to keep and care for once provided with the correct environment. They are easy to handle and following regular handling can become fairly tame. Royal Pythons can live for up to 40 years, so will be a long term commitment for anyone thinking of keeping one. They grow to around 150cm and are much more heavily-bodied snakes compared to others, such as cornsnakes.

These snakes are nocturnal, becoming most active after dark, so they will hide and sleep during the daytime when the light is switched on and will then come out when the lights are turned off. They are terrestrial meaning they spend most of their time on the ground; however they will enjoy climbing over vivarium décor given the chance.

They come in a large variety of colours and patterns (called ‘morphs’), these can be highly prized and command a high price for a rare morph.

Royal Pythons do not have the same needs for companionship as most mammals do, so are happily kept on their own. It is advisable to keep them singularly as aggression can sometimes be shown between individuals.

If your pet shows signs of being unwell, contact your vet as soon as possible.