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Children's Python

Children's Pythons aren't name because they make good pets for children. They're actually named after an English naturalist, J. G. Children. But, due to their small size and their (normally) docile personality, they do make fairly good pets.

Children's Pythons are part of a group of small pythons that can be found over most of Australia. Children's Pythons are found in the top part of Australia, with the other members of the group found elsewhere.

Fast Facts

Name:

Children's Python (Antaresia childreni)

Type:

Python - non-venomous snake

Size:

Up to 1 metre

Distribution:

Northern Australia

Habitat:

Dry forests and caves

Food:

Lizards, birds, mice, rats, bats

As babies they feed on small skinks, but as adults they tend to eat small rodents, like mice and rats. They can often be found climbing through caves looking for bats, which they can grab as the bat flies passed them!

Meet Jasper!
These are pictures of Jasper, one of our Children's Pythons. Click on the thumbnail to view a larger picture.