anyone have a childrens python?

what are they like????

temperment?etc...

Thanks

Joe has two I believe.

I don't own any but the ones I've known have been a bit nippy and flighty at first but did settle down. They're cute little boogers.

There great snakes to own, my calmest one is the male...he has never bitten or stuck at me once in the 4 years ive had him , i bred him myself and he was the first to hatch so i kept him , the female is a little flighty but only when shes in her cage...once shes out being handled shes a doll.
also there greedy little buggers ive never had a feeding or shedding problem with them :)
p.s sharon my female childrens in the one in my avatar

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Originally Posted by steveo

There great snakes to own, my calmest one is the male...he has never bitten or stuck at me once in the 4 years ive had him , i bred him myself and he was the first to hatch so i kept him , the female is a little flighty but only when shes in her cage...once shes out being handled shes a doll.
also there greedy little buggers ive never had a feeding or shedding problem with them :)
p.s sharon my female childrens in the one in my avatar

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Yeah my CP is one hell of an eater! He's the most aggressive eater I've ever had.

im getting a breeding adult pair in a trade

I have a little guy about a year old...he/she is the most awesome mannered animal for its size.

well the breeder says they have been cooled and are ready to breed...do I put them in the same tub?...he said I can put them right in the rack i use for my BPs...can u give mee all the info I need...pleezzz..

thanks

i have 12 childrens pythons 11 of them being adults. all of them being aggressive. all but 3 are from the same parents so maybe its the bloodline.:)

it me Python grl..i went to my username i use on all boards..

wow mixed reviews on the childrens.hmm

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well the breeder says they have been cooled and are ready to breed...do I put them in the same tub?...he said I can put them right in the rack i use for my BPs...can u give mee all the info I need...pleezzz..
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That all depends upon what temps you keep your BP's at. Children's pythons prefer coolor temps than BP's.
Do you know if these are pure Children's or crosses?
Most are extremely docile as adults (I say most because there are some that are just snappy no matter what) but almost all hatchlings are snappy. They are very curious and active snakes and I have found prefer to have something to climb on and will sit coiled on a branch similiar to a carpet.
Once established, they are great eaters although males will tend to go off feed and go cruising around the cage a lot when it is time to breed.
All in all, they are great little snakes.

Here is a pic of one of my most kid friendly snakes.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...renspython.jpg

This is what I mean by them hanging out like carpets.
Children's python
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/aa61d95c.jpg
Carpet python
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/55077c84.jpg

heres a pic..they are adults

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../childrens.jpg

WAAAY to much pattern on that bottom one for it to be pure IMO. Even the one on top has a very defined pattern.
They also seem a bit on the small size (which might explain the pattern on the top one). I wouldn't attempt to breed them.

The second Children's pic I posted was of a sub adult. Not yet breeding size. You can see it has more pattern that the adult breeder in the first picture.

Who is the person that has these?

he said they are Australian dwarf pythons..what are they then? i already traded..and i shipped first

he said they are 2 and 1/2 feet or better

Australian Dwarf Python is TOO vague.

Tell him you want the EXACT name of these.
Are they stimsons, childrens, spotteds, etc.

nice photos! I think I would like to try breeding Children's in the future...when I have more room :P

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nice photos! I think I would like to try breeding Children's in the future...when I have more room :P

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Babies don't take up much room at all.:D
That's one from last year on my finger.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...rmalfemale.jpg

Ask if these are anthill pythons.


Judging by size (them being ready to breed), pattern, and the fact that he called them Australian dwarf pythons, I tend to think that is what they are and not childrens pythons.

i asked if they were childrens and he said yes

I really do not buy it. There is no way that bottom one can be a pure childrens python. And ready to breed at 2 1/2 feet?

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what are they like????

temperment?etc...

Thanks

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Well i have only one left out of the original three.They were giving to me right out of the egg and the 2 i lost refused to eat.Now the one i have is a VERY sweet little girl(i hope).I would compare them to corn snakes as far as the attitudes.Now Steve (spj) has some but since he is mean he gets bit alot :8: :8: .I would recommend them to anyone :D

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WAAAY to much pattern on that bottom one for it to be pure IMO. Even the one on top has a very defined pattern.
They also seem a bit on the small size (which might explain the pattern on the top one). I wouldn't attempt to breed them.

The second Children's pic I posted was of a sub adult. Not yet breeding size. You can see it has more pattern that the adult breeder in the first picture.

Who is the person that has these?

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I agree with Steve.I am not saying that the sellar is trying to rip you off.I have found alot of people cross the Childrens pythons with the spotted pythons.Just plain UGLY in my opinion(the crosses)

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Originally Posted by joepythons

Well i have only one left out of the original three.They were giving to me right out of the egg and the 2 i lost refused to eat.Now the one i have is a VERY sweet little girl(i hope).I would compare them to corn snakes as far as the attitudes.Now Steve (spj) has some but since he is mean he gets bit alot :8: :8: .I would recommend them to anyone :D

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Keep it up wise guy.:colbert: I am going to send you a really "sweet natured" baby this Spring. As a matter of fact, I will find the "sweetest" one and send it to you for free since I am such a nice person and feel bad that you lost some of yours.:D I guarentee it will bite, um, eat everything in sight for you.

Here is my Childrens Python baby. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...thon112006.jpg

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Keep it up wise guy.:colbert: I am going to send you a really "sweet natured" baby this Spring. As a matter of fact, I will find the "sweetest" one and send it to you for free since I am such a nice person and feel bad that you lost some of yours.:D I guarentee it will bite, um, eat everything in sight for you.

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AWWWWWWWWWWW poor Steve lol.I bet i will not get a hiss out of him/her lol:rockon:. I want a red female then.:carrot:

great..i told him i had no experience w/ them..im a sucka..he got a hell of deal

Whoa! That's actually a good picture. :bow:Who really took it?:D

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AWWWWWWWWWWW poor Steve lol.I bet i will not get a hiss out of him/her lol:rockon:. I want a red female then.:carrot:

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Red it is. They tend to be extra sweet.:D
It will be one just as nice as this sweety was.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ns/redmale.jpg

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Originally Posted by cris78

great..i told him i had no experience w/ them..im a sucka..he got a hell of deal

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Nope if he misreprensated them and they are not Childrens pythons you can refuse the deal and get your snakes back.Of course you would pay to ship his back to him and him yours.

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great..i told him i had no experience w/ them..im a sucka..he got a hell of deal

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Maybe they are old pics or just really bad pics. Try to get him to send you some new ones.

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Whoa! That's actually a good picture. :bow:Who really took it?:D

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Steve you have a not so nice pm coming lol.NEW CAMERA :D

What's that honey? Log off? OK dear.




Sorry, gotta go, can't read a PM right now.:D

i asked him to e-mail me more pics

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i asked him to e-mail me more pics

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Post em when you get em.:D

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What's that honey? Log off? OK dear.




Sorry, gotta go, can't read a PM right now.:D

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Yea you better do what Momma says or she will kick you to the curb :8: :8: :8:

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heres a pic..they are adults

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../childrens.jpg

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the one with the head closest is definetly pure chilrens. one of my female adult childrens hasnt eaton in 5 months and doesnt look as skinny. the other one looks to be a stimson/spotted this definetly doesnt look to be a reputable seller

I may be jumping in a bit late..But I have two Children's..my female is great, no attitude at all. My male...well...he's guaranteed to bite 2-3 times per handling at the very least. He's nasty. (So nasty I've thought of finding a new home for him, but I want it to be a good home with someone that can handle him and his attitude in the right way..)

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I may be jumping in a bit late..But I have two Children's..my female is great, no attitude at all. My male...well...he's guaranteed to bite 2-3 times per handling at the very least. He's nasty. (So nasty I've thought of finding a new home for him, but I want it to be a good home with someone that can handle him and his attitude in the right way..)

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Never to late to add to a thread :) .How many times a week do you handle your biting male childrens a week? I have a corn snake male that WAS a biter when i first got him but after some TLC and numerous handling sessions he is one cool cucumber now :cool: .

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the one with the head closest is definetly pure chilrens. one of my female adult childrens hasnt eaton in 5 months and doesnt look as skinny. the other one looks to be a stimson/spotted this definetly doesnt look to be a reputable seller

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thanx..im trying to resolve this w/ the seller...they are mixed Ive now learned

it has been resolved..i wont be getting this pair...thanks everyone for all u're help

Hello people,

It is I who made this trade. Both snakes are being called Australian Dwarf Pythons. They are both hybrids in the sense that prior to 1991 these two snakes were the same species. Most all Children's & Spotted pythons that have been CB in the pet trade since before 1991, or those CB from those lines, are hybrids to some point because back then they were not seperate species. To this day these are still called Children's Pythons (even the hybrids) in the pet trade. I was not being dishonest or misleading, which is why I traded them as "Australian Dwarf Pythons", because honostly I can't tell you what percentage of which they are.

Cristine asked if they were also called Children's and I simply responded "Yes" assuming she was just looking for a proper caresheet. If she had asked for the exact latin name my answer would have obviously been different.

Cristine & I will resolve this in a way that both of us can walk away from this misunderstanding, hopefully with no hard feelings.

Sincerely,

Rick Sisco

*Edit:

1: I offered to honor our prior arrangement
2: I offered to return her $50 and make a payment into her PayPal account
3: I offered to return her two het ghost, at my cost & return her $50 via PayPal

We have come to an agreement and this arrangement is settled. I will keep the two Het Ghosts and the Australian Dwarf Pythons. I will return her $50 and make a cash payment into her PayPal account.

I am pleased to have resolved this amicably. Thank you Cristine.

Rick Sisco
SiscoReptiles.com

Thanks for clearing that up, Rick! :gj:

Thanks Judy,

I just wish I happened to have noticed this post originally because we could have skirted the whole issue before any shipment was made, but generally I just browse the BPS forums when I am in a hurry or have other things going on.

Anyways, all is well that ends well. Right?

Rick

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Never to late to add to a thread :) .How many times a week do you handle your biting male childrens a week? I have a corn snake male that WAS a biter when i first got him but after some TLC and numerous handling sessions he is one cool cucumber now :cool: .

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I handle him about twice a week..I'll try to do it more once my finals are done and over with...So you think I'll be able to cool down the angry beast? lol

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I handle him about twice a week..I'll try to do it more once my finals are done and over with...So you think I'll be able to cool down the angry beast? lol

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Its possible to tame that monster down.Unless you live close to Steve(SPJ) and he comes over to see your snake :rofl: :rofl: :twisted:

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Originally Posted by SiscoReptiles

Hello people,

It is I who made this trade. Both snakes are being called Australian Dwarf Pythons. They are both hybrids in the sense that prior to 1991 these two snakes were the same species. Most all Children's & Spotted pythons that have been CB in the pet trade since before 1991, or those CB from those lines, are hybrids to some point because back then they were not seperate species. To this day these are still called Children's Pythons (even the hybrids) in the pet trade. I was not being dishonest or misleading, which is why I traded them as "Australian Dwarf Pythons", because honostly I can't tell you what percentage of which they are.

Cristine asked if they were also called Children's and I simply responded "Yes" assuming she was just looking for a proper caresheet. If she had asked for the exact latin name my answer would have obviously been different.

Cristine & I will resolve this in a way that both of us can walk away from this misunderstanding, hopefully with no hard feelings.

Sincerely,

Rick Sisco

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it is not 1991 . there is no doubt in my mind that these are cb as i know australias exporting rules. i have beenbreeding childrens pythons for over 5 years so dont act like you dont realize these are 2 different species. antaresia childreni and stimsoni/maculosa. if you continue to breed i recommend learning the current common and scientific names for all species you sell :)

Uro,


The issue has been resolved. Your post is reduntant.

Rick

It's not reduntant. Why are you misrepresenting the animals? They are crosses and should be labeled as crosses. Do not try to sell them as something they are not.

Not only that but they are not breeding size, and one looks very thin.
IMO, you misrepresented these animals and should own up to it.

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Uro,


The issue has been resolved. Your post is reduntant.

Rick

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lol does this mean every python species in africa under 10 foot is considered an african dwarf? maybe i should labe a ball python as an african dwarf or maybe i could label an angolian as an african dwarf or is that considered false advertising? dont ask me because im not the one that classifies every antaresia species as "australian dwarfs". also spotted pythons can grow a good 2 feet more than a childrens python so dont label them as the "same" species


ps:cris78 this pair(clearly not ready to breed) can breed (when ready) and produce hybrids but it is much more ethical to buy pure childrens and breed them.
:)