This is the best caresheet I've found yet:



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



Here's some other reading material:



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





Here is my experience:



Use a plastic tub and drill enough holes to keep humidity at 50-60%. Take time to adjust the setup well before getting the snake. Use an under-tank heat pad (UTH) and keep it set in the high 80's on a thermostat. The cool side should be mid 70's. (honestly my snake never really hides on the cool side. I'm thinking of jacking the temps up a bit). For my 3.5 foot adult, I feed one 50 gram rat, or a couple mice every other week. He has been gaining about 20 grams per month this way.



Don't worry about a screen top lid. You don't need anymore light than the ambient light in your house (if you use a clear plastic cage). They don't need UV or anything.



Maybe provide a humid hide around shedding time. Mine starts to get dark and muddy looking before shedding.



Antaresia like to cram into tight places. Mine loves to hide under those flat, clay, flowerpot saucers.



Post some pics when you get one!

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