Housing - in a click clack (a small plastic enclosure) for the first year or so then into a larger enclosure. mines around 3 feet by 1.5 feet by almost 2 feet high.
Feeding - i feed once a week, start off with small pinky mice. your snake will be TINY
but then move up. mine is a year old and on fuzzy mice. I'll be moving up soon i think.
Handling - Let it be for the first week or two to settle in. After that you can get it out a couple times a week. mine copes well will everyday handling when ive done it but its all up to the snake, if its snappy or stressed then handle less.
Their temprement - All snakes are different. Most though seem to be well natured snakes. Mine has never bitten out of fear/aggression. Only when food is near. Even then, if its not hungry its near impossible to get it to bite. Ive only been bitten a few times when feeding carelessly or had mice smell on my hands. Even then, it doesnt hurt at all.
just to say again though... ALL snakes are different. mines an angel but another one might be the son of satan. at least with these guys they stay small so their heads stay too small to inflct damage
How big the grow - Only around a meter long after a couple of years. The worlds second smallest python. Some might get larger but most are around the 1m mark.
How long they live - They love a long time so make sure you want to be caring for one to possibly in your 30's. They can live up to 20+ years.
Any other useful Information - They are an AWESOME snake and very beautiful markings. they stay small so are very good for beginners and children. as babies they are only as big as a pencil so i've found they are good to get a parent or friend to stop being afraid of snakes.
