Childrens python fan club/pic post

He was in a pretty poor mood today so here's one of him in his cage

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Its been a little while. Here are updated shots of my pair.

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Looking good...looks like they are still holding their spots nicely

It was warm enough for some outdoor sun so i snapped a few pics of my male in the natural light.
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Nice! My guy is in blue right now (again) so hopefully in a few days I can get some outside pics.

Just finished 2 hoppers

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These are such beautiful snakes. Thanks to all for sharing!
About how big do these get as adults, and what size of enclosure will they end up in?

I know I could seek out a care sheet, but they tend to be hit or miss in terms of accuracy, so I thought I'd ask some folks who know from experience. :)

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These are such beautiful snakes. Thanks to all for sharing!
About how big do these get as adults, and what size of enclosure will they end up in?

I know I could seek out a care sheet, but they tend to be hit or miss in terms of accuracy, so I thought I'd ask some folks who know from experience. :)

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Mine is just about at the 3ft mark. I doubt he will get much longer if at all. He should put on some girth though. I am hoping to get a female this year and once she is full grown I may house them together. Right now mine is in a 3ftx18inx16in cage and he uses every bit of it. He climbs and cruises all day long. That being said I would go no smaller than what I have him in now, if I every do house together then I will be deciding between a 3x2x2 or 4x2x2.

Brilliant, thanks! Sounds similar to my Woma python. I love how active he is and how he actually uses the things in his cage. I think I'm putting a Children's python on my want list. :)

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Brilliant, thanks! Sounds similar to my Woma python. I love how active he is and how he actually uses the things in his cage. I think I'm putting a Children's python on my want list. :)

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You won't be disappointed!

I'm getting my first snake in September. After loads of research on different snake, I've decided a male ball python is perfect for me - 3 - 4 feet, girthy, slow-moving, long lifespan, not as bitey as childrens apparently are :P,and absolutely adorable (which all snakes fit into). So, I kindly ask you all to STOP PLAYING YOUR MINDGAMES TO DRAW ME IN TO YOUR CHILDRENS PYTHON CULT. I SEE, YOU TAKE ADORABLE PICTURES AND ADD INSANE AMOUNTS OF ADORABLE. ALL IN THE HOPES OF RECRUITING CULTMEMBERS. Ah, seriously though, they're beautiful. I hope to get one one day, but I really for now prefer something biggish (not retic, burm, or even red tail big) and lots of girth, which ruled out corns. I love them all, aha. The only reptile keepers I can't STAND are the ones who put down OTHER more popular snakes cough cough many burm and retic owners bashing ball pythons cough cough because, right now, it's crucial that we try and stop the ignorance around snakes, not turn on each OTHER. Just because ball pythons took the snake market by storm doesn't make them stupid pet rocks, useless, girls snakes, or not a snake, because 'you haven't owned a snake till you've had a <insert big snake species here.> Just like RETICS AND BURMS BEING BIG DOESN'T MAKE THEM DANGEROUS, IRRITABLE, OR HARMFUL AND NEEDED TO BE BANNED. Sound familiar, large python owners? You are (quite reasonably) upset about the Lacey Act. However, some of you do the exact same thing to ball pythons. Keep this is mind, please. Sorry for spamming the Children's Python post! That was NOT where this was going when I started typing. Adorable, every one of your snakes! I'd be afraid to hurt such noodles! Cheers! Keep up the good work!

I will take pics of my guys tomorrow morning (1.3 childreni, 1.1 cape york maculosa)

I have 1.1 unrelated perthensis (Anthills) coming on Wednesday morning, too :)

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I will take pics of my guys tomorrow morning (1.3 childreni, 1.1 cape york maculosa)

I have 1.1 unrelated perthensis (Anthills) coming on Wednesday morning, too :)

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Can't wait to see em. I am keeping my eyes open for AAR's clutches to hatch. I really want to get my hands on one of Justin's high red female childreni so I can bring her up as a mate for my male. I am hoping since he has held his spots pretty well and has some light and dark coloring that throwing a red in there will produce some cool babies!

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Can't wait to see em. I am keeping my eyes open for AAR's clutches to hatch. I really want to get my hands on one of Justin's high red female childreni so I can bring her up as a mate for my male. I am hoping since he has held his spots pretty well and has some light and dark coloring that throwing a red in there will produce some cool babies!

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Yes! My anthills won't be here until Thursday now :/ I need to add some granite macs and stimmies to my antaresia collection. :)

Hey guys I need some help from experienced owners.

I've having trouble deciding on a snake for my empty 24x24x12 pvc cage that's sitting empty. Has a UTH and pro products RHP both independently controlled on Ranco stats and thermometer/hygrometer. I've changed thoughts on which snake many times partly caused by little options in my country and area. So my questions are

1. How active are they during the day/late afternoon. I do mean active in comparison to a ball python. I don't expect them to be on the go 24/7 but would like a snake that can be seen exploring on a regular basis.

2. Would my cage be big enough for an adult? I'm not in a position to buy a new setup for awhile (just bought a house). I already have all the equipment needed minus decor after moving my BP to a 48x24x16 pvc. Leaving his old cage empty plus I order an RHP for it when I ordered one for his new cage. I'd be at a loss selling it so I'd rather find a second snake that could live it's life in it and enjoy it.

I'm interested in a childrens python, I held a baby more than once my local reptile store he was very calm and just explored the limits of my hands. I was scared of hurting him he was so small, I was worried I'd crush him accidentally. I held a baby spotted, he was more aggressive the little jerk bit my thumb. It was funny he looked at my thumb of that hand holding him, eyed it for a few seconds then turned his head on an angle then bam. It didn't even break the skin and I'm used to cutting my hands at work.

Seeing as I can't edit my above post I just want to say I've kept fish for over a decade and I know there is a big difference between what should be done and what people do. I prefer to give more room then my pets need that's for both fish and reptiles. Often with both they are kept in smaller, while some may live long lives for the type doesn't mean it's right. Others die young under the "they only grow to the size of their environment" BS lie of a line that couldn't be more wrong. Would a human stop growing if you put them in a box, no you grow as genetics and nutrition dictates. I've read countless times how goldfish die so fast when in reality they can live 25+yrs and a common goldfish will grow around the 12" mark and even fancy goldfish hit around 8-9", they died because you're housing them wrong not the fish. Sorry for the mini rant, It's an annoyance of mine as I'm sure experienced reptile keepers have of other reptiles but because I'm a complete newb in this world I haven't developed that yet. I'm of the mind you should house an animal properly or don't have it at all.

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Hey guys I need some help from experienced owners.

I've having trouble deciding on a snake for my empty 24x24x12 pvc cage that's sitting empty. Has a UTH and pro products RHP both independently controlled on Ranco stats and thermometer/hygrometer. I've changed thoughts on which snake many times partly caused by little options in my country and area. So my questions are

1. How active are they during the day/late afternoon. I do mean active in comparison to a ball python. I don't expect them to be on the go 24/7 but would like a snake that can be seen exploring on a regular basis.

2. Would my cage be big enough for an adult? I'm not in a position to buy a new setup for awhile (just bought a house). I already have all the equipment needed minus decor after moving my BP to a 48x24x16 pvc. Leaving his old cage empty plus I order an RHP for it when I ordered one for his new cage. I'd be at a loss selling it so I'd rather find a second snake that could live it's life in it and enjoy it.

I'm interested in a childrens python, I held a baby more than once my local reptile store he was very calm and just explored the limits of my hands. I was scared of hurting him he was so small, I was worried I'd crush him accidentally. I held a baby spotted, he was more aggressive the little jerk bit my thumb. It was funny he looked at my thumb of that hand holding him, eyed it for a few seconds then turned his head on an angle then bam. It didn't even break the skin and I'm used to cutting my hands at work.

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That size cage would fit a male for quite a long time as they grow relatively slow. However I personally believe that they should be in a little bigger cage as adults because they will use every inch of it. Mine climbs as well so they will use vertical space too. They hide quite a bit when they are young, but now mine spends all his time exploring, roaming, when I put fresh water in the cage he goes straight for it. They can be snappy at times but like you said it doesn't hurt and I think their bigger than life attitudes is what makes them fun. You could look at pygmy pythons (sometimes called anthill) they are part of the antaresia genus, but are the smallest of the pythons and would probably do great in that size cage.

Anthills might be a good option, they are just much harder to find and much more expensive than children's (which are the second smallest species of python on the planet).

Here is a photo that was posted in an Antaresia group on facebook of a female anthill on a clutch of eggs. Photo does not belong to me.

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Sadly my local selection is rather poor, it seems Canada doesn't get all the cool interesting species. Out of half a dozen or more small king snakes I found that would fit in that cage none are found locally.

Ok, I just realized I'm Canadian and I talk more British than anything (although 'eh' is an important part of vocabulary.) People always ask, "Are you british?" "Never been in my life." "You have a british accent." "Do i?" "You're british." "Not at all." "Liar!" Anyways, I never feel satisfied without saying 'cheers' when I end a textpost. I'm sorry, I just derailed part of this thread. Don't hate me.

Where in Canada? :)
I'm in Newfoundland, and I use the occasional British phrase, but I think that's mostly from watching Doctor Who.

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Ok, I just realized I'm Canadian and I talk more British than anything (although 'eh' is an important part of vocabulary.) People always ask, "Are you british?" "Never been in my life." "You have a british accent." "Do i?" "You're british." "Not at all." "Liar!" Anyways, I never feel satisfied without saying 'cheers' when I end a textpost. I'm sorry, I just derailed part of this thread. Don't hate me.

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I am British as well and say Cheers so you're forgiven.

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Sadly my local selection is rather poor, it seems Canada doesn't get all the cool interesting species. Out of half a dozen or more small king snakes I found that would fit in that cage none are found locally.

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I don't know the Canadian Laws so this may be a dumb question, but can you not get a reptile from the US and ship it over?

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My Anthills are here! This was sent to me by my boyfriend. I'm at work, so I won't get to see them until about 8-830 tonight :/

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I don't know the Canadian Laws so this may be a dumb question, but can you not get a reptile from the US and ship it over?

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You certainly can, it's just very expensive. :) Reptile Express (basically the Canadian version of ShipYourReptile) does it for $610 for non-CITES animals and over $1000 for CITES. Not remotely worth it unless you're buying quite a few animals.

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You certainly can, it's just very expensive. :) Reptile Express (basically the Canadian version of ShipYourReptile) does it for $610 for non-CITES animals and over $1000 for CITES. Not remotely worth it unless you're buying quite a few animals.

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Wow! Well there goes my idea of suggesting buying from AAR and shipping it. Geez.

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My Anthills are here! This was sent to me by my boyfriend. I'm at work, so I won't get to see them until about 8-830 tonight :/

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Something doesn't look right, I think you should close that box back up and ship it out my way :D

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Something doesn't look right, I think you should close that box back up and ship it out my way :D

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Haha, yeah... It's quite unfortunate.
That being said, I've only been diligently watching the Canadian reptile classifieds for 6 months or so now, and I've seen probably half a dozen "rare" species for sale. It takes patience, but they are around.

Also, those are some handsome little worms Marissa :) Congrats!

Apparently the male, on the left, was striking non stop at my boyfriend! So excited to meet the little guys. It is so adorable when they pretend to be big and bad.

I have the day off tomorrow, so expect pics of my little worms!

I am afraid to set them down to take pictures because of how fast they can be, maybe I need a prop! :)

Wow I didn't know how expensive it would be, I didn't look in to it yet but that settles that. I can't see the value in that unless you're a breeder and ordering a specific animal. Seeing as this is just for my own personal enjoyment I'll have to stick with what's available locally.

Yeah, the only way it makes sense to import from the US is if you can get a few people together to split the shipping, and make a large order.

Saw some Anthills for sale in Canada on Kingsnake earlier.

I'll look more into in June once I move. No new purchases until then, I'm just in the research and braining storming phase of what I'd like to occupy my empty cage.

Here are some quick photos in the bathroom of the new guys! They are so much more red than I thought they were going to be.

The feisty one is the boy ;)

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They are so beautiful. :D especially love the contrast on the female.
The male looks like he wants to take a chunk out of you. Lol

Beautiful lil worms!!! Makes me even more anxious waiting to hear the clutch that I want to get a female from has hatched....

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I'll look more into in June once I move. No new purchases until then, I'm just in the research and braining storming phase of what I'd like to occupy my empty cage.

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That gives you some time to shop around and find one. IF you have your heart set on an anthill then just be diligent about searching and eventually one will pop up.

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That gives you some time to shop around and find one. IF you have your heart set on an anthill then just be diligent about searching and eventually one will pop up.

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I don't really have my heart set on anything at this point. The only snake that really grabs me is a MBK. That jet black look is just so damn cool. That's the only one I'd be in a position to care for at this point. Boas are nice but don't have the space for one of them. I know a number of snakes will fit but I'm trying to find one that's a bit more active and more of a display snake rather than one that is in hiding 95% of the time. Yes I know I have a ball python often described as a pet rock but I wouldn't trade him for any snake. Just a second one would be nice to be able be observed exploring.

This is after eating 2 hoppers...I can't even see a lump in his belly. His head still seems too small to start taking small mice....

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This is after eating 2 hoppers...I can't even see a lump in his belly. His head still seems too small to start taking small mice....

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How much does he weigh?

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How much does he weigh?

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To be honest I haven't weighed him in a while. I break out the scale tomorrow and weigh him.

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To be honest I haven't weighed him in a while. I break out the scale tomorrow and weigh him.

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I'm just asking because my 30-40 gram babies were just bumped up to fuzzies about 3 weeks ago, but my 280 gram girl takes a large adult mouse or rat pup every week. I would err on the side of caution and continue to feed hoppers for a bit.

Attempted some pictures of some of my noodles the other day.

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Beautiful!

I thought I had 1.3 children's, but it turns out we have 2.2 :/

An unrelated pair we purchased last year ended up being two males. I didn't feel comfortable resexing them until now. We notified the breeder and we should be able to correct that later on this year :)

Splendid!

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just picked up my first python..
got him at a Reptile Expo last weekend..
he is most likely a "he" and about 6 months old

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How much does he weigh?

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Finally got around to weighing him. 195.78 grams

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Reviving this thread, to hopefully get some more people updating with pictures

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I will try for some pics tomorrow!

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