Hello I am considering a breeding group of one of these pythons. What I need to know is which retains more pattern as adults? Also which is more popular in the pet trade? Thanks,
-Matt Graybeal
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Spotted or Childrens--which retains more pattern as adults?
justcage
Jul 04, 2004 11:27 PM
Replies (4)
bhmorrill
Jul 05, 2004 02:22 AM
np
bhmorrill
Jul 05, 2004 02:26 AM
Sorry, I didn't read all your post at first, just the title. Spotteds hold more pattern into adulthood. As for which is more popular in the trade, I don't know the answer to that. They seem equally popular to me, but I don't know for sure. My advice to you is look at all the pics you can and go with what you like the most. That is what matters the most!
Ben
justcage
Jul 06, 2004 02:24 AM
Well I have searched the net and nothing about there adult patterns. I like both of them but I have to chose one for now. I thonk Ill go with the spotteds. Thanks for the replys,
-Matt
markg
Jul 06, 2004 04:13 PM
Spotteds retain more pattern, while Children's typically fade into a faint-patterned snake when adult.
Both are very calm, easy-going snakes as adults (babies can be nippy for a year, but not always - some are nice from the start). Spotteds usually get a little larger than childreni, and IMO spotteds tend to be less shy, though both can be very inquisitive little snakes.
I had a rescued adult female childreni that was the calmest snake anyone could have.. like a docile cornsnake. I also had a rescue spotted that was the same way.
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Mark 
