Australia’s second-largest python, in its most beautiful finish: the olive python wears thousands of small, high-gloss scales in a seamless bronze-olive sheet that looks liquid in sunlight. Olives are the “gentle giant” of Australian herpetoculture — genuinely large, yet renowned for a steady, deliberate temperament that makes a well-handled adult one of the most impressive calm snakes a keeper can own.
This animal is European captive-bred and feeding reliably on defrosted rats.
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 adult; strong and secure |
| Temperature | Basking 32–34 °C; ambient 26 °C |
| Humidity | 50–60 %, with a soak-sized water vessel |
| Diet | Defrosted rats to rabbits with size |
| Experience level | Intermediate to advanced — a size commitment |
Olive Python Care Basics
Plan around water and strength: olives are semi-riparian and will soak, so a large, heavy water tub is essential, and every fixture must be anchored. Feed deliberately — a large rat every two to three weeks for adults — and always hook-tap before opening the enclosure; olives have a strong, honest feeding response and perfect manners once they know food isn’t coming. Two-person handling is sensible above three metres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an olive python manageable for a home keeper?
Yes, for a keeper with large-snake experience and the space. They’re far more tractable than their size suggests — but the size is real.
How fast do they grow?
Quickly in years one to three; most reach two metres by 24 months on moderate feeding.
What’s the temperament honestly like?
Food-keen at the enclosure door, calm in the hand. The species’ reputation as a gentle giant is earned — with routine handling.
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
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Shipping Across the EU
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