The snake will need the proper temperature gradient - a cool end and a warm end. Cool = mid 70's warm = mid to high 80's. Farenheit.

It will need a hide on the cool end and one on the warm end. So it can cool down or warm up while remaining hidden if it wants.

It needs a water bowl with clean water.

Room to crawl around (10 gallon is probably fine for now).

Proper humidity - I'm not sure on this one...

Appropriately sized food item every week or 2 weeks. Don't handle for 3 days after feeding.

And LOTS of peace and quiet until it gets settled in. Leave it alone for a week after you first get it so it can get used to it's surroundings.

While you're waiting, read all this:

http://www.aussiepythons.net/modules.php?name=Encyclopedia&op=content&tid=17

http://www.reptilerooms.com/Sections index-req-viewarticle-artid-96-page-1.html

http://www.smuggled.com/chicom1.htm

http://cc.usu.edu/~jgjulander/ChildrensCare.html

http://archives.zinester.com/89677/65041.html

http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/2001/archives/2001_archives/roadtests/reptiles/childrens_python?mysource_site_extension=printer_friendly_pages

http://www.vhs.com.au/pages/Childrencare.html

And don't put your snake in water to swim. As said before, it's not necessary and I garauntee it will freak out your snake. A large enough cage, proper diet, and intermitant handling are all your snake needs to stay fit.

Good luck. How about some pics!?

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