I am planing on getting a new snake and I have been looking at boas because I love them, but recently some pythons have been brought to my attention. I was looking at small boas like rosies or sand boas, but I heard of children's and spotted boas. I was wondering if folks could tell me about them or other small pythons. From what I have seen they seem easy to take care of. I have seen pictures of young ones but what do they look like when they get older? I have a BRB so I know how to care for snakes I just want a smaller one to take back to school with me. I would appreciate the help.
Thanks
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New snake?
msubigdawg
Jun 18, 2004 11:14 PM
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Frank K
Jun 19, 2004 03:50 PM
concerned with size. I do not work with either of those species but if you check the classifieds you should be able to find some nice pictures of adult spotted and childrens pythons. I didn't see any response to your question so I just figured I would let you know that from what I have read they are tolerant species with pretty standard python/boa husbandry issues. You may even want to look at Irian Jaya carpet pythons that are relatively small but I think are much more attractive animals and also pretty easy to care for and hearty. Good luck with your search and hope this helped. Frank Kincade.
treeboa
Jun 19, 2004 06:53 PM
I have kept and bred both of these snakes. Spotted pythons grow up to look like larger versions of the hatchlings. Children's pythons spots fade and their gound color fades and sometimes takes on a reddish hue. Usual python maintainence is fine for these guys. A cage the size of a 20 gallon long is good for these guys. Good luck!
jeff
