I'm considering getting a Children's or a Spotted Python and I'd like the opinion of experienced keepers as to which would be better for me. I have a couple years experience keeping a ball python. He died recently (Cancer). I live in an apartment in Jersey City, NJ with my wife, 14 year old son and two parakeets. Space constraints limit me to a 3x2x2.

I loved my ball, but when I originally got it, I got it for my daughter (since moved to college), so it's docile nature was particularly appealing. This snake I'm getting for myself and I'd like something that's a little more active and with a little more spunk.

I've done a little research into the smaller pythons and boas. My apartment is too warm for a Rosy Boa. Ambient temps range from the low 70's to the mid 80's. I considered a Jungle Carpet but I think a 3x2x2 may be too small for an adult. From what I've read, the Children's and Spotted Pythons seem like the best fit for me. Most of what I read lumped the two species together, so I could use some help differentiating them from each other. Thanks.