Angolan Pythons Info needed

[Alicia]

There we go, here's an okay one of Ripley!

[Evenstar]

Everything Kali said is right on.

I adore my yearling Angolan and plan on picking up a male this summer. I just wish she would sit still for a decent picture.

Just wanted to add to this, they're actually from a much drier habitat, rockier habitat than ball pythons and are separated from them by a pretty substantial distance. Hopefully this URL works:
http://maps.iucnredlist.org/map.html?id=177539

Mine is actually a worse climber and less grippy than my ball pythons. What she will do, though, is sit on a tangle of maple root I have in the cage for her -- if you'd like to set up a display for an Angolan, think of flat, broad, sturdy props it can't knock over or get stuck in.

Thanks for the link and for clarifying! That map is really helpful. And excellent point regarding the display tank - I think both of mine are less grippy than my bps are too...

[Alicia]

Glad I was able to chime in

[bcr229]

Just wanted to add to this, they're actually from a much drier habitat, rockier habitat than ball pythons and are separated from them by a pretty substantial distance. Hopefully this URL works:
http://maps.iucnredlist.org/map.html?id=177539

Mine is actually a worse climber and less grippy than my ball pythons. What she will do, though, is sit on a tangle of maple root I have in the cage for her -- if you'd like to set up a display for an Angolan, think of flat, broad, sturdy props it can't knock over or get stuck in.

Thanks, that's great to know. My husband wants Angolans in a few years. We have BP's now in a tub/rack system where they're happy and thriving, but it sounds like the Angolans might be a nice option as a display snake.