The spotted python is the boldest-patterned of Australia’s pygmy pythons — irregular chocolate blotches scattered down a cream body, like spilled ink that never dries. This hatchling is EU captive-bred, feeding on defrosted pinkies, and priced as the most affordable entry into python keeping we offer. Spotteds stay comfortably around a metre and keep the calm Antaresia temperament that makes the whole genus famous among beginners.
At a Glance
| Species | Antaresia maculosa (spotted python), hatchling |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 100–140 cm |
| Lifespan | 20–25+ years |
| Enclosure | Hatchling tub now; 90 cm vivarium for life |
| Temperature | Warm end 32 °C; cool end 24 °C |
| Humidity | 40–50 % |
| Diet | Defrosted pinkies now; mice for life |
| Experience level | Beginner |
Spotted Python Care Basics
Start the hatchling in a small, secure tub with snug hides — small snakes feel safe in small spaces, and safe snakes feed. Move up to the adult vivarium around 12–18 months. Weekly pinkies now, stepping up prey size with each 50 g of growth. Spotteds are enthusiastic feeders; use a hook tap before handling so it learns the difference between dinner time and cuddle time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fragile is a hatchling python?
Antaresia hatchlings are among the toughest in the trade — established feeders, which ours are, almost never look back.
How big will it be in a year?
Roughly 60–80 cm with steady weekly feeding — large enough to feel like a proper python, small enough to house effortlessly.
Spotted, Stimson’s or Children’s — how do I choose?
Care is identical across the trio. Spotteds are the largest and boldest-marked; choose by the pattern that catches your eye.
Why Buy From EU Exotic Reptile Hub
- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
- Live-arrival guarantee and health guarantee on every animal
- Verified feeding — we ship only established feeders, with a feeding record
- Lifetime care support from our keepers, one message away
Shipping Across the EU
We ship EU-wide with specialist live-animal couriers in insulated, heat- or cool-packed boxes, dispatched only when the weather forecast along the whole route is safe. You receive tracking on dispatch day and your animal typically arrives within 24 hours. See our shipping policy and FAQ for full details.
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