Species information

 

Spotted Python

Antaresia maculosa

Antaresia maculosa - Spotted Python

 

Common name(s)

Spotted Python, Childrens python

Scientific name

Antaresia maculosa

Family

Boidae

Appearance

The spotted python has yellow/olive or brown background which is covered with irregular brown/red blotches (both dorsal and lateral).

 

Locality

Australia

 

Adult size

2-4ft

 

Approx lifespan

12-15years

 

REcomended vivarium size

36x18x18inches

 

Basic set up type

Savannah or dry forest, provide hides in both the warm end and the cool end of the vivarium.

 

Diet

The diet for the Spotted Python should be made up of Rodents

 

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