Quote Originally Posted by Cheesenugget View Post
I have a Childreni.

Do not cohab them. These snakes eat reptiles as well as mammals in the wild.

Tubs are not recommended for them. These are semi arboreal snakes who like to climb.

29 gallon tall tank at minimum for adults, or even bigger for females.
5.5 gallon tank for babies.
Hot spot at about 88F.
Cool side no lower than 75F.
No higher than 30% humidity.
Aspen for substrate. Babies may burrow. Adults prefer to climb.
2 identical hides, one on each side.

Pros: great eaters, small size, very cute, naturally beautiful, hardy as heck, easy to care for, mistakes are easily forgiven, captive bred only in the market, very affordable, gaining popularity in the US market, no known morphs for sale in the US yet so that could be a plus for those seeking to keep only wild types, and unique for being one of the few smallest pythons in the world being kept as a popular pet.

Cons: I do not recommend this snake for first time snake owners because of the potential for biting. They have a reputation for being nippy as babies and that was true for me. It is not like a baby corn: they bite with force and can be relentless at the start. I was bitten by mine about 15 times in one handling session, and I did nothing to him prior but sitting there motionless and quiet, and he was calm minutes prior, so having some experience in reading snake behavior helps but be prepared for several nips and bites. They move fast when they want to, from calm to strike. They also have a powerful grip. I do not recommend them for shows or to be handled by children unless you have a very well tempered adult snake, even that is risky.

Idk where you got your sources from. I rely mainly from the ones who breed, keep them privately or in zoos, and studies completely in Australia. They know their Childreni.

Would 18 inches high be enough veritacl room for an adult? I have a tub that is 18 inches high. It is 3 foot by 4 foot. This is why I was thinking of Cohab. But I wont. I have smaller tubs, but they dont have the vertical room.