Keeping Children's Pythons – By Greg Fyfe & Darren Green

The Essential Care & Breeding Guide for Antaresia Pythons

Written by experienced Australian herpetologists Greg Fyfe and Darren Green, Keeping Children's Pythons is the definitive manual for housing, handling, and breeding the Antaresia genus. Covering Children’s (Antaresia childreni), Spotted (A. maculosa), Stimson’s (A. stimsoni), and Pygmy (A. perthensis) pythons, this practical guide offers straightforward, step-by-step advice for both first-time snake owners and seasoned keepers.

Key Topics Covered

  • Species Profiles: Comprehensive breakdown of the distinct care needs and traits for Children's, Spotted, Stimson's, and Pygmy pythons.

  • Enclosure Setup & Climate Control: How to select appropriate indoor terrariums or outdoor setups, establish essential thermal gradients, and maintain correct heating.

  • Feeding & Juvenile Care: Proven feeding strategies for picky hatchlings, prey sizing, and adult maintenance routines.

  • Winter Care & Breeding: Managing winter cooling (brumation) to encourage successful pairing, egg incubation, and hatchling management.

  • Health & Disease Prevention: Recognizing signs of a healthy snake and identifying, treating, and preventing common ailments and disorders

SKU 9780975820049
Brand Unbranded
Shipping Weight 0.1500kg
Shipping Width 0.210m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.150m
Shipping Cubic 0.000315000m3

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