Hi Guys,

first of all, before all the negative comments, I'd like to say that I am an animal lover and in no way do i encourage wild-caught animals for the purpose of making money in the pet trade.

I live in Java, Indonesia where Reticulated Pythons are wild and sometimes live in swamps/forests near urban areas.
Last night, a wild Reticulated Python (Juve/adult) comes into my factory grounds and my security guard manage to secure it.
I have to highlight that this Retic is WILD-caught. but has calm manners.
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upon closer inspection, this morning I realized that it has injury on its neck area. Wound looks like it's healing. (circle ReD)
1. what do you think caused this injury? My guess is that a fight with local wild Asian Monitor Lizard (Salvator) or perhaps a previous injury from being captured?

2. solution / actions?
I have applied some iodine solution to disinfect the wound.
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My hope is to keep this animal. I am planning to build a 4'x 8' enclosure for it and tips would be appreciated as this will be my first time having a Retic.
Experience with Boa, Ball python and Cornsnake before.

Let's keep this discussion positive! Would like to know what do you guys think about him.