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Housing the Reticulated Python
Babies can be kept in enclosures measuring 24x12x12. Remember, Retics grow quickly, so this enclosure will not house it for long. Start with a 48x24x18 enclosure and increase the cage size as needed. Adult Retics need a room size enclosure. Housing adult Retics is not an easy thing to do, this is another reason why it is not recommended keeping this snakes to anyone who isn't willing to commit to the needs of the snake. They grow very quickly and can outgrow an enclosure in under a year.
Suggestions for substrate are newspaper, the new rolls of brown paper that are out now, and cypress mulch. DO NOT use cedar or pine! Aspen is good for babies, but not adults as it can work its way in-between the belly scales and cause irritation. By and far, newspaper or the brown paper, it best. It is easily replaced, and won't house any small insects.