antaresia childreni

Hey guys. Whats the best substate for womas ?! Atm i have him on newspaper, but in the month or two, im gunna make the tank look good ! Soo what do i need like plants vines etc

Hey guys, I've recently got my first python (Childreni) & im looking to get another one. Something prettier to look at haha. I don't know that much about certain tempraments or trends so im leaving it up to you guys to suggest my next python. Preferably id like something that stands out, I've...

Not sure if this is a natural prefrence but my 2 yo childrens python never uses any climbing equiptment in her enclosure, She will prefer to sit on top of her hides and wrap around her water bowl but never climbs ? The climbinb equiptment is very large and easy to get to and there is no sharp...

I have been deciding between either: Spotted python Stimsons Python Woma python Which of those or do you recommend something else. Thanks :)

hey, my 9month old childrens python started shedding yesterday and has shed his head and tail bit the rest remains on. it has all come off in little bits and seems like he is having problems getting it off? how long do u give them to try get it off themselves?! if i put him in a damp pillow case...

Hi Guys Question to all Herpers with knowledge of genetic matching willing to share experience for those that have far less but have a passion for getting it right for the future. If you wanted to pair patternless male visibly light with a very dark female what would this likley produce. And...

Hi all my boss lives out pullenvale way & has a snake hanging around his house, from desciption & phone pics- about 1 metre long, round as garden hose, greeny/blue with some yellow, I thought green tree snake(dendrelaphis punctulata) BUT this thing has a massive head, it looks like a green tree...

Indeed they do. i have heard about it, so made a little experiment today, i tried to see if my womas would eat fish, and indeed they would, they ate 2 thawed up herrings each and still looked like they wanted more, so its another thing to add to the list over possible food items to make it...

I've got a female costal carpet that I've had for about a year now that just either won't eat or won't eat consistently for no reason I've got another one from what I believe is the same clutch and he eats perfectly and is twice the size. I just wondering what else can I do to try and get her to...

hey guys, I have a 9 month old childrens python. Picked him up just before and noticed he is weezing and puffing up with every breath. i have been looking through the old threads on here but they dont seem to help much :( He looks healthy other than that and seems normal in every other way...

The bhp has developed a strange new behaviour. He is cruising around his tank as usual then gets to this particular point and freezes. No tongue flicking just staring at this spot on the branch. Nowhere else, just this one spot. It's the 3rd time I've found him doing this. This time for 20...

My childrens python i bought from an ad in my local paper is crazy, the owner didnt tell me that it attacks and tries to eat everything you put near it eg: fingers, hand, gloves, nose you name it it will have a go at everything. When you go near the inclosure the snake seems to follow you and...

My 6 month old female stimson python was doing something quite strange tonight. I looked into her tank where she was sitting her hut and she poked her head out (she does this often, I like to think that she plays hide and seek with me because she will put her head back in then out again suddenly...

Gday guys and girls Ive just read a thread about shedding where a someone claimed their snake would some times shed weekly. Not consistently but on occasion. The exact scenario was shedding 3 times in 3 weeks. Has anyone else heard stories like this? Is this even possible? I cant see how it...

I thought I would share some photos of some of the snakes that I have encountered over the last couple of years whilst herping. Unfortunately I haven't managed to photograph everything that I have seen though.. yet there are still a lot of species left to tick off! Some of the pictures have...

There is a thread on here at the moment about a Mac with a very swollen mouth and there are four pages of "go to the vet" and some way off suggestions but at this time of the year with cooling and mating and lower temps a reptiles immune system cops a beating now "Stomatitus" is one of the...

Hi everyone, My woma has has a few sheds with me now, and they all have been really bad. Ive taken a look and fixed any husbandry issues, made sure temps are right, given him/her a bigger water bowl and put it in the warm end while he's in shed. will be getting a hygrometer asap. This last time...

hey all, i went to pick up my childrens python that is around 7 months old after feeding him because i feed him in a separate container and he struck at me and gave me a little nip, i pulled my hand away quickly so he didn't grab hold of me. then he striked at the container again. he has never...

Hey, i am really struggling finding a reliable tanami woma python care sheet, if possible could you please link a good one or just give me some advice on what i need to set up a tank and how to take care of one Thanks Sam :)

Hey, im intrested in buying a tanami woma python. i found one that is 8 months old. At the moment i have 1 childrens python hatchie and a bearded dragon. I know how to take care of reptiles i just need some help on how to set up an 8 month womas enclosure, any help ?? thanks sam :)

Hey Guys This morning my phone went off to tell me its feeding time again for my 8-9mnth old B&G so i thaw her pinky and as im dancing it for her i remmeberd that shes shedding and she might not be able to eat (shes just starting to get milky eyes or may be clearing up now cause shes been hiding...

Hey guys anyone see the juvie Co Dom jungle on reptile classifieds? What your thoughts! I think it's a cracker not sure if about the $8000 price tag bit out of my budget!

Hey guys, Just need some info on the laws regarding keeping a snake in a workplace? I work at PetBarn (a pet supplies shop) and my store manager wants me to try and get a snake in as the store animal. Although asking if i can keep a snake in a pet shop may seem like a silly question, believe it...

hey all, im converting a wooden cabinet into a viv, just curious if i have to paint or laquer the interior to make it herp safe? it will be for a childrens python.ive included a pic of the cabinet in question.

Hi all, My nephew was just holding Worm my woma when he started vomiting clear fluid. He was fed on Wednesday night, and left to digest until now. His hot end is 34.9 and cool end is about 26. has anyone else experienced this ever??? Please help.

Hi Guys, I have just fed my 18 month stimsons a fuzzy rat and she struck straight away, but she was having trouble getting her mouth around the back part of the head so she has spat it back out .. Do I try her again later on a smaller fuzzy or can I reheat the same one or should I leave her for...

Hi all, I am looking into getting my license in NSW. I had lizards in the UK and as some may have seen, I take care of our school Children's python. Am i correct in thinking that I need to renew my license every 2 years? Is there a discount for renewals or is it just another full application...

Hey guys, Having just signed up after a long time of reading through here, i thought i should post a quick intro. My name is David, I'm 18 and from Brisbane. After some encounters with snakes (one in particular http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/member/dthatch-34626/albums/one-started-5615/) i...

This childrens stems from multi generation captive bred stock, selectively bred for colour ,pattern, temperament and overall health. Handles well, would make a great pet or breeding stock. 2 and half years of age ready to breed right now,carries a nice reddish tinge. Feeding on medium rats ...

Hey guys, so i want to have a go at breeding something, was thinking about geckos. Just looking for ideas at this stage. Not looking for any money out of it. But i want to be able to sell them and not have a cluch of geckos that i wont be able to get rid off. Hope that makes sense n doesn't make...

Im not sure if this is the right place to write this but i was wonder what everyone is breeding this season? Thanks people

Hello, we are only new on here and would really appreciate any advice. My daughter has a 7 month old children's python for about 4 weeks now and since feeding on Tuesday she has started to strike at my daughter. Before this she was very docile and easy to handle. We tried to feed her again on...

Hi guys, I am brand new at this so bear with me please. I have just bought my very 1st reptile ever.. Have wanted one for years and my husband finally caved. :D Just a few questions. She is a 18month old female stimsons python, I have her tank all set up properly. warm side with a heat mat...

I checked my snakes on Saturday morning as i always do morning and night and found my female childreni coiled up in a nice tight ball. Thinking it was a bit odd as I had no idea that she was gravid (she showed no signs what so ever ,she was eating and I never saw her belly up ,she didn`t look...

hey everyone, I've just bought an exo terra enclosure and a childrens python. my issue is that the thermo mat I've put under my enclosure as I was told to do, isn't very warm at all, in fact the glass is the same temp as when I bought it. I'm a little worried because it is winter and I don't...

Hey Guys, Im new to having a snake and i was just wondering if there are any types of rocks trees ornaments that may cause harm as i have only just learnt u shouldnt put sand in because it can cause gut issuess? Also i was wondering can u place 2 snakes of the same species (or even differant)...

I was speaking to a lady at the reptile expo today that feeds her blackheaded pythons fish , rats and quail because the fish and quail are low fat content. I have a woma and I am worried about fatty liver disease later in his life and was wondering if anybody has given their woma fish before.

Hey guys hope your all going well :) i've had a bearded dragon now for 7 months :). i love him to death his name is "chilli" anways, i'm thinking now i want to buy a blue tongue lizard :) just wanted to ask a few questions though. 1) I have a reptile license, it expires 2013. but if i buy a...

Species Common Name Children's Python Age 19-20 months Length Close to adult size Quantity Available 1 Bred By General Description This snake was sold to me as a female but I have since found out it is male.A little cage defensive but fine when out .It is a great...

Just some pics of some of my young ones. Jungle Patternless childreni Windorah Stimson Elcho Island childreni Julatten jungle

Scientific Name Physignathus lesueurii. Common Name Eastern Water Dragon Age 3-4 years (?) Sex Male Size 2 1/2 ft (ish) Quantity Available 1 Willing to Trade For pretty much anything reptillian... looking for Childrens python, Peninsula Dragons, Netteds, Tarantula Bred By ...

Hi, just wanted to check that its normal for a childrens python (1st snake) to stop eating, its been about 3 weeks since he stopped eating, im assuming its from the cold. i turned the heat up too 33. Thanks

Definitely my week :) Yep this week has been my week, i get my Albino Darwin male for my female on Saturday and my big female Childreni will be a go for breeding next season as she already weighs about 230 grams and is back on the food earlier than expected XD. And by the looks of things, I...

Hey guys, Just a random question, when introducing your Childreni's for the first time into a shared enclosure... How would you go about doing it? I have an adult Female weighing about 240 grams, still underweight for breeding and a male at about 180 grams. Both are around the 80cm mark and...

Species Common Name Childrens Python Age 19 months Length Quantity Available 1 Bred By General Description female childreni, feeds extremely well, sheds well, handles fine once out of enclosure (needs more handling) Excess to my needs.Pic taken tonight. Open to any reasonable...

Species Common Name Childrens Python Age 7 1/2 months old. Length 45cm Quantity Available 1 Bred By Snake Ranch General Description Handles well and eating well on fuzzy mice. Location Wahroonga (Sydney) Willing to Freight? No Contact Details Contact Jenny on: 0410 331 762 or...

im cleaning my snake enclosures today and i need to know if i can use wood chips from pine.i cant use fake grass any more as its to hard to clean, it needed to be glued in multiple peices on the floor of the enclosure.all help apreciated.

Hi all I am selling my Bredli (Adult unknown sex) Also for sale is sub adult Antaresia Maculosa and Antaresia Childreni (both female) All excellent nature, eating well. I am starting a family of my own and am downsizing. All have their own enclosures (see picture) Would rather sell...