Patternless T+ Childrens — Antaresia childreni, the definitive easy python: around a metre long, subtly speckled, iridescent in good light, and docile enough to trust with careful kids (though it’s actually named for naturalist J.G. Children). Marble, T+, patternless and chimera project animals are among the most exciting morph work happening in the genus — this listing’s genetics are exactly as titled.
At a Glance
| Species | Antaresia childreni (Children’s python) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 90–110 cm |
| Lifespan | 20–30 years |
| Enclosure | 90×45×45 cm for life |
| Temps / humidity | Warm end 32 °C, cool end 24 °C; 40–50 % |
| Experience level | Beginner |
Care Basics
Two hides, a water bowl, a thermostat-controlled warm end — done. Juveniles eat a pinkie weekly; adults an adult mouse every 10–14 days. The subtle pattern deepens into purplish-brown with age and takes on an oil-slick sheen in sunlight. Handle calmly a couple of times a week and the species stays puppy-tame for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are marble and T+ morphs?
Marble scrambles the pattern into high-contrast swirls; T+ lightens pigment to caramel tones. Both are established recessive lines in European Antaresia breeding.
Is this a good first snake?
It’s the textbook answer — small, hardy, long-lived and gentle.
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