Checkerbelly
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Sorry for the bad Steve Irwin impression. Here are some pics of my male spotted python Huxley trying to figure out how to get down my arm so he can go back to bed.
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Have a go at this beauty!
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Very handsome snake!
Checkerbelly
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Thanks for the comments. He's about full size right there. He's a little more than 3.5 feet. Supposedly, they can reach about 4.5 but I've only seen pictures of one that size. They are closely related to the Anthill python, which is the smallest python in the world.
Mrs InsaneOne
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Nice looking critter! Love the rainbow sheen he's got in those pics!
Jenn
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Checkerbelly
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www.aussiereptilekeeper.com has a good caresheet. Also check out the latest copy of Reptiles magazine.
The scientific name is Antaresia Maculosa. They're often mixed with Antaresia Childreni.
They're great snakes. Expect to pay at least $50 for a hatchling and anywhere from $100 to $200 for an adult. The best caresheet I've found is on www.aussiereptilekeeper.com.
I keep mine just like cornsnakes except the hot spot is around 90 degrees F. They're normally snappy when young and some are snappy as adults too but mine is completely docile. Even if they are totally docile, they have a crazy feeding response and will mistake you for food if you're not careful. They're fairly active and they like to cram into tight hiding spots. Overall they're a very hardy snake.
There are a couple of different morphs out there. Granite ones have more of a freckled appearence rather than spots. Cape York locality ones tend to have a light background and reduced spots (I think some people also call them blonde).
The scientific name is Antaresia Maculosa. They're often mixed with Antaresia Childreni.
They're great snakes. Expect to pay at least $50 for a hatchling and anywhere from $100 to $200 for an adult. The best caresheet I've found is on www.aussiereptilekeeper.com.
I keep mine just like cornsnakes except the hot spot is around 90 degrees F. They're normally snappy when young and some are snappy as adults too but mine is completely docile. Even if they are totally docile, they have a crazy feeding response and will mistake you for food if you're not careful. They're fairly active and they like to cram into tight hiding spots. Overall they're a very hardy snake.
There are a couple of different morphs out there. Granite ones have more of a freckled appearence rather than spots. Cape York locality ones tend to have a light background and reduced spots (I think some people also call them blonde).