Breeding olives — Liasis olivaceus, Australia’s gentle giant: the second-largest python on the continent, wrapped in thousands of small high-gloss scales that shine like poured bronze. Olives pair genuinely large size with one of the steadiest temperaments in big-snake keeping, and European captive-bred animals like this one are the safe, legal way into the species.
At a Glance
| Species | Liasis olivaceus (olive python) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.5–4 m; females larger |
| Lifespan | 25–30+ years |
| Enclosure | 180×75×60 cm minimum, strongly built |
| Temps / humidity | Basking 32–34 °C, ambient 26 °C; 50–60 % with soak tub |
| Experience level | Intermediate-advanced (size commitment) |
Care Basics
Olives are semi-riparian: give a water vessel big enough to soak in, anchor every fixture, and feed deliberately — a large rat every two to three weeks for adults. Hook-tap before every enclosure opening; the feeding response is strong and honest, and a hook-trained olive is a placid pleasure for decades. Albino and het animals carry the famous recessive line documentation with them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an olive python realistic at home?
For a keeper with large-snake experience, sturdy caging and space — absolutely. They are calmer than their size suggests, but the size is real.
How fast do they grow?
Most pass two metres by their second birthday on moderate feeding. Plan the adult enclosure before you need it.
Why Buy From EU Exotic Reptile Hub
- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
- Live-arrival guarantee and health guarantee on every animal
- Verified feeding — we ship only established feeders, with a feeding record
- Lifetime care support from our keepers, one message away
Shipping Across the EU
We ship EU-wide with specialist live-animal couriers in insulated, heat- or cool-packed boxes, dispatched only when the weather forecast along the whole route is safe. You receive tracking on dispatch day and your animal typically arrives within 24 hours. See our shipping policy and FAQ for full details.
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