New Children's Python

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Originally Posted by Tsanford

I'm pretty sure your local right?

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I am located in Austin, TX. However, up until January I lived in Tallahassee, FL.

Oh OK I thought you were in SA. Anyways I'll post a shot in the morning of it in my light box.

Could it be, its pattern hasn't faded based on its small size, and not it's actual age?

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Originally Posted by Tsanford

Oh OK I thought you were in SA. Anyways I'll post a shot in the morning of it in my light box.

Could it be, its pattern hasn't faded based on its small size, and not it's actual age?

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I doubt it, even as babies their pattern isn't that much of a contrast. Their spots are more pronounced but not that dark, they are more light brown, and the eye color doesn't scream childrens either. Like Marissa and I both said it could be a mix, it has happened before and I have seen spotted pythons being sold as childrens and visa versa at pet stores. I have even seen then sitting in the same tank listed as one species. It seems to happen quite a bit.

They are both from Australia and look alike so I don't doubt that. It doesn't matter to me which it is, I like the Snake itself, thats why I took it :)

Just would like to know in the case that I buy a mate for it down the road.

Let me ask you this then, which one of the two have a more friendly rep?

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Originally Posted by Tsanford

They are both from Australia and look alike so I don't doubt that. It doesn't matter to me which it is, I like the Snake itself, thats why I took it :)

Just would like to know in the case that I buy a mate for it down the road.

Let me ask you this then, which one of the two have a more friendly rep?

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I don't work with spotted pythons, so I can't speak to their demeanor (Marissa can speak to that), they do get a little bigger than childrens but not much. The childrens pythons aren't that bad, snappy as babies, and mine is somewhat territorial in his cage, but once he is out he is fine, I have no issue letting my 6 year old son hold him. Plus they are so tiny that their bites are negligible. I think they are a really fun snake to work with and enjoy the big attitude in such a small package. I have been waiting to get my hands on a female, and I think the wait is just about over, the breeder I plan on getting her from had his clutch hatch so I am just waiting on an email when he is ready to sell.

Out of all my Antaresia, only one of my female Children's and my Female Anthill are the only ones who don't try to bite at all. With all the others, they draw blood every time lol I think with size they get a bit better, but my 60 gram male bit and wrapped in between my thumb and forefinger, and it didn't feel very nice! Honestly, I kinda like their attitude. It helps me stay used to having something bite me all the time, so I get desensitized to the striking/biting which makes working with my more willing to bite animals easier (coughcarpetpythonsandbigangryboacough).

Spotteds get a good bit bigger than Children's.

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Originally Posted by Marissa@MKmorphs

Out of all my Antaresia, only one of my female Children's and my Female Anthill are the only ones who don't try to bite at all. With all the others, they draw blood every time lol I think with size they get a bit better, but my 60 gram male bit and wrapped in between my thumb and forefinger, and it didn't feel very nice! Honestly, I kinda like their attitude. It helps me stay used to having something bite me all the time, so I get desensitized to the striking/biting which makes working with my more willing to bite animals easier (coughcarpetpythonsandbigangryboacough).

Spotteds get a good bit bigger than Children's.

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I thought Spotteds topped out at 5ft for a big big female, but averaged 4 is that not correct?

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Originally Posted by jclaiborne

I thought Spotteds topped out at 5ft for a big big female, but averaged 4 is that not correct?

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Biggest I've seen female children's is about 3 feet. Where 4 to 5 is typical for spotteds. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule!

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Originally Posted by Marissa@MKmorphs

Biggest I've seen female children's is about 3 feet. Where 4 to 5 is typical for spotteds. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule!

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That's kind of what I figured, I guess when I hear quite a bit bigger I was thinking twice the size or something.

I still haven't had time to get it into the lighbox. I've been slaving over 3 new matching racks and a matching boa enclosure now.

I did get a weight and its at 29.5g. Previous owner still fights me about it being a childrens and he told me today he had it for 8 months, and it was 6 weeks old at the time of purchase.

Thanks to both of you for your informative responses! :D

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