How big does a Stimson Python get?
Average total length 75 centimetres, maximum about 1 metre.
Are Stimson pythons good pets?
The Stimson’s pythons are good pets. They are a good choice of reptile pets for families.
Is a Stimson Python a Childrens Python?
Taxonomy and naming. Antaresia childreni is one of four species in the genus Antaresia, a genus in the family Pythonidae. As a result, the Stimson’s python is now considered a polymorphic variant of the Children’s python.
What size tank does a Childrens Python need?
These pythons need a 20 gallon long type tank for a single snake or 30 gallon long for a pair. As- pen, bark or R-Zilla terrarium liner can be used for a substrate. Furnish the cage with branches for climbing. The enclosure should have at least two hides to allow the snake to choose more than one location.
How long do Stimson pythons take to grow?
An average adult male Stimson’s python in my collection is at least 18 months old and weighs between 120 and 300 grams, but males can mature when very young and small. Females take longer to mature; mine are usually at least 3 years old and 350 to 500 grams before they produce their first clutch of eggs.
How often do Stimson pythons need feeding?
every 7 – 10 days
FOOD: Antaresia species will eat mice or rats of an appropriate size in relation to their own body size. Young pythons will become very active when hungry and require feeding every 7 – 10 days. Adults will often be ready to feed immediately after defecation.
Do Stimson pythons need UV light?
Special UV lighting is not necessary for the vast majority of snakes including Childrens Pythons, but a 5.0 UVB can be beneficial. Any lighting should be turned off at night. An inexpensive timer can be used to do the job for you.
Do Stimson pythons need humidity?
The bowl should be large enough to allow the Python to submerse if necessary during times of shedding issues. Humidity is needed to be kept as low as possible, as they suffer from Respiratory Infections in high to extreme levels of humidity.
Are Stimson pythons nocturnal?
The Stimson python, which is sometimes known as the large-blotched python, has a pattern of golden to red-brown or chocolate-brown patches on a light tan to yellow background. Stimson’s pythons are nocturnal.
What do childrens Pythons eat?
The Children’s Python eats most small animals including lizards, frogs, small mammals and even birds. They can be a big help if you have too many mice or rats in your backyard.