Species information
Spotted Python
Antaresia maculosa
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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