antaresia perthensis

Scientific Name Antaresia perthensis Common Name Pygmy/Anthill python Age 3-4yrs Sex 1m, 1f Length adult Quantity Available 1 pair General Description Attractive and healthy pygmy python breeding pair, male is sandy phase and female speckled phase. Have been cooled...

Hi all, I was just wondering, what is the smallest and largest aussie pythons? I think Scrub is the biggest but Im sure there would be something smaller than a Stimsons right?

Ive always been curious of my friends snake to see if it was real!

Hi everyone, My daughter has always been a huge fan of animals, but in particular reptiles, especially snakes. She has spent a lot of time with people who run a touring snake show and is great when it comes to handling any of his snakes. (the not poisonous ones of course!) So for her birthday...

Here in WA there are several snakes we're not allowed to have....Murray Darlings and Childrens just to name two. Are there any snakes in other states you aren't allowed to have ???? Non ven ones I mean.

hey everyone new user and im looking to get a snake i have an aquarium 69x 35x 30 cm and its glass never been used berfore i asked a pet shop and they said there wa no way i could use it for a snake beacause its glass and wont heat up safly for the snake i was going to put a heat mat and...

I was looking through the "Keeping Children's pythons" book the other day since it looked like my stimmies were going for it, fingers crossed. In the book it says that, ..."Smith divided the "Children's Python" group into four full species and one sub-species", but it doesn't say what the...

I am curious if anyone is selling Pygmy Pythons?

As we know, there is the possibility Snake Ranch will have both albino macs and A. perthensis available this season. Anybody care to speculate at what we might be paying for them? What do you think is fair? Adam

Scientific Name Anteresia Perthensis Common Name Pygmy Pythons Age various Sex males Length 250mm,350mm, 500mm. Quantity Available 3 Bred By General Description excess males 2 adult 1 juvenile, all feeding and shedding well. $2000 for the adults, $1400...

I have wanted some for a few years and finally got around to getting some. They are an interesting species although not the most beautfiul snake, their huge eyes are truly amazing. Here is the female.

i know there not all that common but if theres any 1 that breeds them and will have some hatchies soon let me know,would love to put an order in:)

Hey, Has anyone got some pics of a pygmy python. and are they hard to find a breeder for? Thanks, Doug

what sort of snake can i get from a hatchling, that is really small and relatively easy to keep. i have been thinking some sort of coastal python, any ideas? suggestions?

i have just been surfing the net and found these does anybody keep them or breed them

Hey I'm Cheyenne :D I'm getting my FIRST SNAKE, yay!! So I'm new and I'm wondering which snake is better. I was thinking about a Children's python but it loses its pattern as it gets older. I'd love to chat and hear everyones different opinions :) So, Which do you think is the best and why ...

I probably get flamed for introducing the idea of a scrubbie morph but, Has anyone ever heard of such a thing in this country. I'm not insinuating that i wouldn't love a full sized scrub, but having a dwarf line would be interesting......

Hey guys i went for a swim today and i found this little guy!!! <--Notice the Blue thighs? When i went to release it i saw a 40cm-ish black animal run past I'm sure its a king skink that ran past! Could have been a turtle dont know. I'm sure its a western Green Tree frog. What is your...

Hey I'm thinking about getting a snake what info do i need to know about keeping them and where can i find it thx. sorry bout spelling and grammer

Hey all, I'm considering building a website that outlines care and keeps a record of private breeders of every (legal) species of bird and reptile in Australian captivity. I would like to do it because I'm quite interested in all the more obscure species in captivity and it would also make it...

on another website today [25/12/2008] there are pygmy pythons advertised as antaresia stimsoni orientalis....while l thought pygmy pythons were antaresia perthensis and had no or faint spots while those advertised have stripes, could someone please tell me the difference [PLEASE]...CHEERS...

Thought I'd start a thread for all the Antaresia lovers... so c'mon, show us your Antaresia! The weirder the better :-) To kick things off, here's a couple of shots of some of mine:

Here are the conditions - It cant be incredibly fat -A 10yr has to be able to handle it my size limit is around the 1 and a half mark , but if its only like 10 or 15cm bigger then that would be okay.:D:D:D:D:D edit* ive looked up snakes and ive found "Jungle Carpet Pythons", they seem...

What snake is this ?

Hi everyone i was just wondering if that "recycled paper cat litter" would be any good as a substrate for bluetongues.' Many thanks Cameron:)

Has anyone else checked out the new snakeranch newsletter? Wow, some good things ahead, perenthis pythons are coming along nicely and the albino spotted looks great "mini albino olives:D"

Can we buy Pygmy Pythons on a Victoria licence? Is there many around? Anyone got any breeding this season? Any other info on them would be great. Thanks in advance.

Hello, Have been looking at getting another new reptile, namely a python. I have narrowed it down to either a B&G Jungle or Stimmy. I have some questions about both of them: Enclosure Size? Fully grown size? Prices? When will they be available-Hatchies...Juvies? Do they need UV? Life Span...

Because all the appropriate threads are closed ( for reasons I can't figure ) I thought I would re start this one. Here is a particulary nice specimen basking by the water from the DeGery area of W.A. Cheers Dave

Hello, My sisters wondering what are the chances of getting an anthill/pygmy python? She knows they are expensive and she's willing to pay....just wondering if anyone knew of a way to get one? Thanks, Emily :D

Has anyone come across a pygmy stimsons python? I'd never heard of them until I saw an ad on the Herp Trader.

Hey guys, Just wondering if this cool little python is kept by any of you. I understand it has a relatively small home range in W.A. and was wondering if its rarity is the reason why its not a popular species kept. Any info is good info!

out off the whole world what snake would you get as a pet???? I would get an arafura file snake and a green tree python

What type of snake best describes you and your personality, your features etc etc I'll start- im not deadly so not a elapid. -Could be a colubrid but they are too long and slender. -Im grumpy,short tempered and straight to the point. I think im a snappy Jungle python.!!!!!!!!!:D

Out of interest I am interested to know how many people use the Skarffing technique. Im neither for nor against as I don't know enough about it to comment but am interested to know how many people use it.

Well i live in QLD and i am planning to buy a pet snake in the next month or two. I just have a few questions: 1. Where in Qld or Australia is the best place to buy a snake? 2. Would a jungle carpet python be a good snake to start with, is size the only issue? (Out of all the snakes i've...

Hi all, This the final installment from my WA trip. Earlier episodes: The Pinnacles and Lesueur National Park Numbat alert! Perth Zoo Tiger snakes Into the Rat's nest Shark Bay Monkey Mia and Hamelin Pool Cape Range National Park and Exmouth In this exciting...

Im interested to know how many different species of Aust. snakes u have seen in the wild???? Iv seen 12 different species,Brown Snake,Tiger Snake,RBBS,Copperhead,Blind Snake(Proximus), Dwyers Snake, Yellow face whip Snake, Small eyed Snake, Red Naped Snake, Brown tree Snake, Carpet and diamond...

This may be a silly question but i was wondering why different states dont allow people to keep the same herps. Example, i was looking on herp trader and saw pig nosed turtles for sale in NSW but i looked at the list of reptiles covered by the licence in VIC and they arent there. Also saw...

I live in Brisbane , Queensland and i want a male childrens python hatchling or a male anthill python hatchling , (anthill =pygmy python) im gonna be a 1st time owner , and i'll keep it in here http://www.everythingreptile.com.au/images/cabinets/c171000x1.jpg so if you know any breeders or just...

will ive finally decided that im going to get my reptile license and i think my first snake will be a childrens python which il get after i get my license after i send away for it(license) next month and ive got a few questions about them any help with these would be appreciated what is the best...

Hi, I've never had a snake or any other reptile before but I've always liked them and was considering replacing my fish (which are getting to be a bit of a pain - won't stop breeding) with a snake. My current fish tank/prospective snake enclosure is (just copied and pasted from product specs. I...

Does anyone sell.. or know of anyone that sells Pygmy Pythons. Very interested in find a pair any age. Thanks a bunch

Hi all, so excited to be going to the frog and reptile expo at Castle Hill in Sydney on May 3rd, but have no knowledge of Sydney at all. Can anyone help? What is the best way to get from the airport to Castle Hill, is there a direct train or bus?

Hi Guys, Have done quite a few searches on this site but can't seem to get any real info on the smallest breed of Carpet Pythons. From what i've read it appears that it is the Murray Carpet that is the smallest. Is this true ? Also are there any carpets that are mostly ground dwelling ...

hi i was wondering if anyone has kept Antaresia perthensis, are we allowed to keep them in victoria?are they hard to come by and how much would a pair set me back. Can they be bred and if so what are the tiny hatchlings fed on. Thanks:)

i am wondering if there is anyone who keeps the pigmy python (antaresia perthensis) or is breeding them have not seen much posted or descust about them (or have i not found the right thred ) any info would be good thanx

if u have any cool or unusual herps then post your pics here:D:D

just wondering if anyone keeps breeds the pygmy python? are they common in captivity and how do the hatchys go with feeding? any thoughts appreciated?

Ok, i just got a call from my partner who is visiting friends in Perth and he has been offered a job in the mines! We are both totally in shock, and he is not sure if he can take the job, as he would have to start in 2 weeks, not giving us enough time to find a house etc. I was wondering then...