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Antaresia - anybody keep them?

Emily1188

Emily1188

Smells Like a Rat
I've become extremely interested in the this species... I have really been wanting a python, something with that thicker body and elegant head shape, but I can't really anything much bigger than a corn (and I'm not into the BPs right now). The Antaresia pythons seems perfect, particularly Antaresia maculosa , the spotted python.

My impression is that they are hardy, relatively inexpensive (I gather this from the Fauna boards) and while they can be snappy when young, they settle down fairly well.

I have some questions I could ask, but first I'd rather hear firsthand experience keeping them. Any thoughts?
 
Emily1188 said:
I've become extremely interested in the this species... I have really been wanting a python, something with that thicker body and elegant head shape, but I can't really anything much bigger than a corn (and I'm not into the BPs right now). The Antaresia pythons seems perfect, particularly Antaresia maculosa , the spotted python.

My impression is that they are hardy, relatively inexpensive (I gather this from the Fauna boards) and while they can be snappy when young, they settle down fairly well.

I have some questions I could ask, but first I'd rather hear firsthand experience keeping them. Any thoughts?
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I have a spotted and a childrens python.
I know Zoology Major has a spotted and
PJ and Jay of pjcreptiles has a very nice adult pair of cape york spotteds.

They are in my opinion nice snakes, a bit on the grumpy side right now but still very nice.
 
Thanks for the info, guys. I suppose I am looking for a snake that will do well with handling, so perhaps this isn't the species I'm looking for, then?
 
I would look at other species myself. Try a Rosy Boa if you want to stay small...or even a ball python which are heavy bodied..but not as long as adult corns.
 
Emily1188 said:
Thanks for the info, guys. I suppose I am looking for a snake that will do well with handling, so perhaps this isn't the species I'm looking for, then?
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Well you might get lucky.
My Spotted did not like Gene aka DAGIANT. and well he likes me and I have had no problems with him.

Snakes are like people, they tend to be nice or mean. lol
 
Tara is a coward. Chaos is for the most part fine, so long as he is not hungry, and if you are careful getting him out. Once he is out he is usually okay.
 
I keep spotted pythons :) They are both very sweet CB 08's. My male (Adrien) is flighty and a wee bit feisty, but is calming down with age. Astrid (my female) is a sweetie pie. She always has been. They are both fantastic eaters and extremely easy to keep. I only keep them 2 degrees hotter than the corns and mist them in shed. Apart from that care is pretty much identical.

Here are my two...

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tricksterpup said:
Well you might get lucky.
My Spotted did not like Gene aka DAGIANT. and well he likes me and I have had no problems with him.
Snakes are like people, they tend to be nice or mean. lol
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He was Evil! He didnt just bite.. he chewed on my fingers.. LOL
 
Hypancistrus said:
Tara is a coward. Chaos is for the most part fine, so long as he is not hungry, and if you are careful getting him out. Once he is out he is usually okay.
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Please note the words in bold...and notice she never takes HIM to school to let the kids hold him.
 
LOL at Lauren and Tara... :rofl:

Actually, that pretty much mirrors what I have read, that they can be flighty and youngsters and always have a very strong feeding response, which can lead to bites.

Sorry you got your fingers nommed on Gene.

I think I am starting to look at... Ball pythons... *wince* I have to admit I'm a little bit nervous of them because of their reputation for being fussy, though. That aside, they do seem to be the type of snake I want.
 
NO NO NO!! Don't give up! My spotties are perfectly handlable. My female is as sweet as most corns. If you want something small, unusual, not too challenging and completely stress free in regards to eating, get a spotted python! Royals benefit from small and dark tubs, whereas spotties are happy to be out and about in a display tank :) My two love climbing and showing off in the foliage.
 
I'm not giving up, Elle! ;) Although, to be fair, whatever snake I choose would be in a relatively dimly lit tub. You sure are right about the cat eyes though.

Do you keep yours on a temperature gradient? How cool is your cool side? (This is another concern of mine).
 
I keep perthensis, stimsoni, and childreni. All three species (and I imagine spotteds too, since they're so closely related) are incredibly intelligent little animals, and very fun to keep. Their personalities make them excellent pets, even if they can be a bit feisty at feeding time.

Out of the three species, the perthensis are probably my favourites - their tiny size and amazing colouration is just so striking. Out of the other three species, the Stimsons are my favourite. The childrens and spotteds tend towards brown, but the Stimsons are more red and I find that much more attractive.

You can't go wrong with any of them, really :)
 
All I am saying is that I've never been bit by him when he WASN'T hungry. And no, I don't typically let the kids handle him... but then again, I wouldn't let the kids handle Anne the ball python EITHER, because she has bitten in the past.
 
I think they are beautiful!....they remind me of garter snakes (and I mean that as a compliment, I think thamnophis are wonderfully smart little guys).

I used to really want a Children's (Thanks in part to Chaos ;)), but they have sort of been put on the back burner...still someday I would love to own one!
 
Tula_Montage said:
I keep spotted pythons :) They are both very sweet CB 08's. My male (Adrien) is flighty and a wee bit feisty, but is calming down with age. Astrid (my female) is a sweetie pie. She always has been. They are both fantastic eaters and extremely easy to keep. I only keep them 2 degrees hotter than the corns and mist them in shed. Apart from that care is pretty much identical.
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Wow, they are really lovely. Especially the eyes. One more species of snake to consider in the future... (not that I needed another!)
 
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