Breed: Children’s and Carpet Pythons
Temperament: Not known to be aggressive. Non-venomous. Treat gently and with respect.
Cost: $250 – $1000
Lifespan: 25-30 years
Recommended for: Many kids, especially boys, love snakes. Not recommended for children under 10. Responsibility and common sense is required
CHILD COMPATIBILITY:
Many kids, especially boys, love snakes. Not recommended for children under 10. Responsibility and common sense is required.
TEMPERAMENT:
Pythons are generally placid although individuals can be aggressive.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Not highly active. Least active during the colder months.
AVAILABILITY:
Breeders are not permitted to advertise. Join a herpetologist society for breeder details.
TRAINABILITY:
A non-responsive animal.
SATISFACTION RATING:
People either love them or hate them.
AGGRESSION:
Not known to be aggressive. Non-venomous. Treat gently and with respect.
HEALTH & LIFESPAN:
25-30 years. Some bacterial and fungal diseases can appear with captive animals.
NOISE:
None.
INDOORS POTENTIAL
Must be kept indoors in a climate-controlled terrarium.
IDEAL FOR:
Non-squeamish.
POPULARITY:
Have become more popular since licensing laws have relaxed.
TURN-ONS:
A great way to study Australian native wildlife.
TURN-OFFS:
Requires a substantial outlay to set up and maintain.
INTERESTING FACTS:
Another python, the