Atherton Pythons

[tracym666]

Hi All

Just have some questions regarding the Atherton Pythons:-

1. How are they "in general" in terms of temperament?
2. Can two be kept in the same enclosure?
3. If so, is it better that they are older rather than putting them together as "juveniles"?

Thinking of getting two, but maybe one, if they can't go in an enclosure together.

Thanks
Tracy

Also, forgot to add:

4. How big do they get?

Thanks

[SlothHead]

As with all,

They will live together, provided they are not both males, i.e. one male one female, they should be fine together.

Make sure you provide adequate amount of hides

Make sure that you feed them in separate. I always give them a little spray with water before putting them back in too, just to try and eliminate some of the smell. I have never had any problems with paired houseing

You should be fine.

[jeramie85]

and plenty of hides in case they dont feel like cuddling with each other
and make sure they are about same size

[tracym666]

Thanks heaps for the info, I have decided that one would be better for now and l will look into getting another later.

Can anyone tell me.. How are they "in general" in terms of temperament and about how big they get. I know these questions may have been answered in others post, and I apologise if they have, I seem to have problems searching on the site and get too many of the wrong results, (think I am doing some wrong) as I am still getting use to all the areas of this site.

Thanks
Tracy

[brettmo]

Originally Posted by tracym666

Thanks heaps for the info, I have decided that one would be better for now and l will look into getting another later.

Can anyone tell me.. How are they "in general" in terms of temperament and about how big they get. I know these questions may have been answered in others post, and I apologise if they have, I seem to have problems searching on the site and get too many of the wrong results, (think I am doing some wrong) as I am still getting use to all the areas of this site.

Thanks
Tracy

I would also like an answer to this question.
I've done alot of searching but cant find much info on them.
I know every snake is different, but just a generalisation would be fine.

Thanks

[najanaja]

there usually pretty good temperment,and grow on average 2 metres,,but i have found they can be a little bit slower to grow o a reasonable size than say a coastal.

[tracym666]

Thanks for the information.

Looking forward to getting the new addition

Cheers
Tracy

[jeramie85]

ive got 2 and from what i can see they are a great snake never bitten or tried to
although one was a bit jumpy when i first got him but that was it and is fine now

[SlothHead]

They will get to 1.5m generally, this can depened on food as well. i.e. how much you feed them

Obviously different snakes will be different, but if you are patient, they should settle and loose that snappy tom attitude. Then again, they may be good from the start.

Just get a couple and take your time

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[TrueBlue]

athertons will grow to 2.5 - 3 meters, alot can be very aggressive indeed.

IMO its better to keep all snakes in a seperate enclosure if you can.

[tracym666]

Thanks

I am getting one at this time, and from reading, getting information and my general personal feelings overall if I get another later on I am pretty sure I will house them separately.

Getting it from Ultimate Reptiles Suppliers (URS) (which have been absolutely great with their responses and my questions), just going to the the movement advice today and should have it in about a week or two.

Getting a smaller enclosure to start over the weekend with extras to put in it (pretty excited about it all). (My birthday pressie).

This will be snake three and I am sure not the last :-)

Cheers
Tracy

[SlothHead]

2.5 - 3 Man i have never seen an athertoneven close to that.

[boa]

Yes 2.5 metres plus is not unusual, this one was almost that long, in fact it was massive. Also agree temperament wise they are very agreesive an unpredictable.

[tracym666]

Oh my goodness!!!!
I'm ready for the challenge
Looks like I will learning to address my aversion towards rats as I will be needing a few rats in the future.
Cheers
Tracy

[jeramie85]

how old is that boa?

looks like a lovely size