Axanthic Black headed python — Aspidites melanocephalus, the python with the lacquered jet-black head over fine gold-and-charcoal banding. That black head is solar tech (BHPs bask by exposing just the head from cover), and it belongs to one of the most personable large-bodied pythons in the hobby, sharing the famously level Aspidites temperament with its woma cousin.
At a Glance
| Species | Aspidites melanocephalus (black-headed python) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 1.5–2.5 m |
| Lifespan | 25–30 years |
| Enclosure | 150×60×50 cm; floor-space priority |
| Temps / humidity | Hot basking surface 33–35 °C; dry (30–50 %) |
| Experience level | Intermediate |
Care Basics
Deep dry substrate, a hot stone the head can press against, snug hides, disciplined portions — BHPs gain weight easily, so feed adults every two to three weeks by body condition. They’re ground-dwellers with real strength and real curiosity; expect the black head periscoping to watch you within a week of settling in. Keep them dry; chronic humidity is the species’ one enemy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are BHPs aggressive?
Keen feeders, calm handlers — hook-tapping at the door keeps the two completely separate. Defensive bites are rare in captive-bred animals.
BHP or woma?
Same easy-going genus; the BHP adds size, presence and that unforgettable head. Many keepers of one eventually own both.
Why Buy From EU Exotic Reptile Hub
- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
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