{"product_id":"marble-childrens-66-het-t","title":"Marble Childrens 66% Het t+ | Antaresia childreni","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Marble Children's Python (66% het t+) pairs an attractive swirled marble pattern with hidden genetics, carrying a 66% chance of being het for the tyrosinase-positive trait - a smart pick for a keeper who wants a handsome display snake that can also seed a breeding project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren's Pythons range across the tropical north of Australia, from the Kimberley through the Top End to northern Queensland, sheltering by day in rock crevices, caves, termite mounds and hollows and emerging at night to hunt. Natural origin for this listing is northern Australia. The enclosure should recreate that warm, sheltered environment with secure hides at both ends, some low climbing structure, a firm dry substrate and a stable temperature gradient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy specimen is well-muscled with clear eyes, a clean vent and a smooth, glossy body. The marble pattern breaks the usual blotching into a swirled, interconnected network of brown over a paler tan ground. Visually this is a normal-coloured marbled Children's Python; the 66% het t+ refers to hidden genetics that may be passed to offspring rather than any change in its appearance. Adult size is generally 70–100 cm, so the animal should never be purchased only for its current size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as calm, curious and food-driven, and most settle quickly into regular gentle handling. They are best housed one snake to an enclosure. Pythons do not need company, and cohabiting risks stress, competition at feeding and the danger of a feeding-response mistake, so pairs are only brought together briefly and under supervision for breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as a carnivore; appropriately sized rodents no wider than the thickest part of the snake. Hatchlings take pinkie mice and step up in prey size as they grow, while adults take an adult mouse roughly every one to two weeks. Feed less often as they mature, always thaw and warm frozen prey thoroughly, and feed in the enclosure or a separate container as preferred. Fresh water should be available at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hatchling can start in a small, secure tub and move up as it grows; an adult is comfortable in a minimum floor space of about 90 x 45 cm, with 90 x 45 x 45 cm or larger recommended. Provide a warm basking end of 31–33°C and a cooler end of 24–26°C, with a night-time drop to around 22°C, controlled by a thermostat. UVB is not essential for this nocturnal species but low-level UVB is beneficial. Keep humidity moderate, around 50–60%, raising it slightly during shedding. Use a dry, absorbent substrate, offer a snug hide at each end, a branch to climb and a water bowl, and spot-clean regularly with periodic full cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren's Pythons are egg-layers, cycled with a cooler, drier winter and a drop in night temperatures. After mating and a pre-lay slough the female lays a clutch of roughly 6–18 eggs, which are typically incubated at about 31–32°C for around 50–60 days, or brooded by the female. Because this animal is 66% het t+, pairing it with the right partner gives a prepared breeder a chance at t+ offspring, though incubating eggs and raising hatchlings takes commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntaresia childreni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarble Children's Python (66% het t+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRocky outcrops, caves, termite mounds and woodlands across northern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 years (sometimes longer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalm, curious and food-driven; generally docile and easy to handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 90 x 45 cm floor for one adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 x 45 x 45 cm or larger, single occupant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore - appropriately sized rodents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasking Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31–33°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–26°C cool end, dropping to around 22°C at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUVB Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot essential but beneficial — UV Index 1.0–2.0 + 2–5% UVB — not essential but recommended - low-level UVB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate, around 50–60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner keepers and breeders wanting a small, hardy, easy-going python\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicence Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - reptile keeper's licence in most Australian states\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone. Children's Pythons are solitary and thrive housed alone; they do not need or benefit from company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not house with other snakes of any species or size, or with any other animals, which would only be treated as competition or prey. Even other Children's Pythons should share an enclosure only briefly and under supervision for breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize options reflect the sizes we stock; any shown as sold out will return as we restock. Australian livestock for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee. A reptile keeper's licence is required to buy and keep native reptiles and amphibians in most Australian states - please ensure you hold the appropriate licence for your state before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234112749859,"sku":"AA2963","price":695.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/marble-childrens-66-het.jpg?v=1781504583","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/marble-childrens-66-het-t","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}