Stimson python — Antaresia stimsoni, the python most often named when European keepers describe the perfect starter snake: under a metre, russet-blotched on cream, docile from its first month, and happy for life in a desktop-sized enclosure. Locality lines (Tibooburra, Flinders Ranges, Wheatbelt, Port Hedland) and morph projects (rayline, marble, T+) each carry their own distinct look — this listing’s title tells you exactly which.
At a Glance
| Species | Antaresia stimsoni (Stimson’s python) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 80–100 cm |
| Lifespan | 20–25+ 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
A warm-end/cool-end setup with two snug hides and a water bowl is the entire equipment list. Hatchlings take a defrosted pinkie every 5–7 days; adults an adult mouse every 10–14. Antaresia are dusk-active and secretive by day — let them have the hide, and they repay you with flawless feeding and calm handling for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do locality names mean?
Wild-region bloodlines kept pure by breeders — each locality has its own pattern character and collectors value that provenance.
Stimson’s vs Children’s python?
Near-identical care; Stimson’s carry the bolder, higher-contrast blotching. Choose on pattern.
Why Buy From EU Exotic Reptile Hub
- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
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