Pygmy python - Antaresia perthensis

These are the smallest known species of python in the world with adults averaging 18-22” in length. In nature they are found exclusively in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. They are colored in various shades of reds and browns with babies typically more boldly patterned but less colorful than the adults. They do show some variation in color and pattern throughout their range but not to the extent their close relative the Stimson’s python. The tiny adult size makes them ideal captives for nearly any household. Of all the python species available these little red stunners are always high on my favorites list.

My group ~ Currently, I keep a small group of one bloodline of these amazing little pythons.

               

Children’s python - Antaresia childreni

This is another small species of python with most adults averaging less than 3’ in length. In nature they are found in much of the northern portion of Australia from the Kimberley to north eastern Queensland as well as on several islands in the Gulf of Carpentaria. They are a very softly patterned to pattern less species with adults displaying mostly soft earth tones. The color and pattern of this species does vary widely throughout its range with some populations being very unique in build, color, and pattern. Anyone from the novice to the advanced keeper will find this species very rewarding to work with.

My group ~ At this time I keep a small group from one bloodline of this species.

                   

Eastern Stimson’s python  - Antaresia s. orientalis

The adults of this small species average around 3’ in length. In nature the Stimson’s pythons have the largest natural range of any Australian python from the coast of West Australia throughout the central interior and as far east as the Great dividing Range. The Eastern Stimson’s python is found throughout the central part of Australia. They are mostly a boldly patterned species with varying shades of deep reddish or brown colored blotches on a lighter contrasting background of various shades. The eastern form is often considered less contrasting than the western form but both vary considerably based on the origin of the specimen.

My group ~ I keep a small group from a very old and rare bloodline that are said to originate from central Australia. It is my hope to make this bloodline more readily available in the future.

                   

Spotted python - Antaresia maculosa

This is the largest species in the antaresia genus but with most adults being between 3-4’ in length they are still a very small python. In nature they are mainly found along the east coast of Australia from northern New South Wales through eastern Queensland as well as throughout most of the Cape York peninsula. Not long ago the first spotted python was discovered in the south west corner of the Western province of New Guinea. Later the same python was also found in the South east corner of the papua province Indonesia. The genus once thought to be endemic to only Australia now is known to have at least a small range within New Guinea. Time will tell if it is just a range extension of the spotted python or a new species altogether! As their name suggests these pythons display a bold spotted pattern colored with a black to dark brown on a contrasting light beige background. In domestic collections there is a morph that is readily available called the “Granite” and as its name implies they have a heavily speckled appearance along with some selectively bred ones that are nearly pattern less. Another way less common look is a striped spotted. Specimens with this appearance typically have a thin gold stripe along the spine contained inside a thick jagged black stripe along the back.  Also available is a natural form from the Cape York peninsula which is a very pretty natural variation of the spotted python.

My group ~ My main focus is on my new group of striped animals. It is not known for sure how this trait is inherited but no matter the mode it can be reproduced with good results. I also have some animals from the granite project and it may be interesting to cross the two traits in the future.

                 

Western Stimson’s python  - Antaresia s. stimsoni

The adults of this small species average around 3’ in length. In nature the Stimson’s pythons have the largest natural range of any Australian python from the coast of West Australia throughout the central interior and as far east as the Great dividing Range. The Western Stimson’s python is found along the south western coast of Australia. They are mostly a boldly patterned species with varying shades of deep reddish or brown colored blotches on a lighter contrasting background of various shades. The western form is often considered more contrasting than the eastern form but both vary considerably based on the origin of the specimen.

My group ~ Currently I keep a pair of this stunning species! Truly a dream come true for me.