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Hi all. I was wondering what makes a better pet, a childrens or a spotted python?

Thanks,
MissHissssss

The two snake species you are asking about are very similar. In terms of maintenance, they both require the same care. The only major difference is the size. Spotteds grow somewhat larger than children's pythons. Good luck.

J

Thanks so much.... and how are their temperments? Squirly, calm, nippy, cool, picky or good eaters, etc?

MissHisssss

Spotteds get a little bigger, are usually good feeders and can be slightly more nippy. Childrens are smaller and less nippy but can be poor feeders and it can be difficult to get hatchlings to eat.

In my opinion spotted pythons are much better than children's. I have a pair of children's that are very difficult feeders and are very snippy and just plain don't want anything to do with me. My spotted, on the other hand, is the exact opposite. She never had problems eating and seems to like being out of the tank. My money's on the spotted pythons.
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Brian Forster
(Idiotshot)

>>In my opinion spotted pythons are much better than children's. I have a pair of children's that are very difficult feeders and are very snippy and just plain don't want anything to do with me. My spotted, on the other hand, is the exact opposite. She never had problems eating and seems to like being out of the tank. My money's on the spotted pythons.
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>>Brian Forster
>>Idiotshot)

I think it is more individual than species though. I have a pair of Children's that are incredible eaters, very personable, fun to hold and all. I will let you know about getting neonates started but I can't believe that once they are started they are too different. A friend with a neonate Children's said it ate great. And I have held Spotteds that tagged me...go fig.
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Sonya

Very true, some individuals are different from the others, but I was just giving my 2 cents. If you have any info on feeding the neonates, I would really appreciate the help. I don't know that much about the children's python, but I know their care is very similar to the spotted. Feel free to email the feeding stuff to idiotshot@yahoo.com or post it here. Thanks.
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Brian Forster
(Idiotshot)

Thanks ya all for your input. I know what you mean about the "individuals" part. My Anery B Corn rattled his tail and struck at me when I first got him and still scoots around as though the devil were on his tail when I go to pick him up, where as my blizzard is soooo cool. Just kicks back and enjoys the ride. I guess what I was shooting for was whether one was known to be more agressive than the other, or more difficult to feed than the other, things like this. It was mentioned that the Spotted's get a little bigger. I'm looking for something that will eat adult mice, not rats. Do both fit this requirement, or are the Childrens too small for an adult mouse, or will the Spotted's require rats when grown?

Thanks again....Oh, and CONGRATS Sonya on your new egglets.

MissHisssss

np

my small WC childrens eat youg rats almost their own weight, are very fast, curious and at the same time very docile. I also have a WC water female that can only be approached with a hook...

THANKS for the great response ya all. Very educational. Very helpful. I'll let you know what I end up with.

MissHisssss