Antaresia
Complex
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Pygmy Pythons (Antaresia perthensis)
The Pygmy or
Anthill Python is the smallest python in the world
and is found in the deserts of Western
Australia. These pythons are related to
childrens, spotteds, and Stimsons pythons, as a
member of the genus Antaresia. These pythons
lay relatively few eggs per clutch, which are large
for their size. Despite their small size,
these are some of the coolest pythons. Click
on the image to the left for more information.
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Childrens Pythons (Antaresia childreni)
These are the most recognizable and commonly
kept of the genus Antaresia. They are
traditionally from the northern part of Australia, but
recent work suggests their range might be broader. Our
breeders are originally from VPI lines that have nice
reddish patterns. We also work with the black-eyed
morph. These pythons grow to about 3 feet and are
easily housed. They make great starter pythons
and are extremely easy to breed.
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Pygmy Banded Python (Antaresia sp)
These
are the second smallest pythons in the world, but are
still 100% python. They are from the northern part of
Australia. Our breeders are from VPI lines that have
nice reddish patterns. We also work with the
black-eyed morph. These pythons grow to about 3 feet
and are easily housed. They make great starter
pythons and are extremely easy to breed.
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Western Stimson's Pythons (Anteresia stimsoni stimsoni)
Stimson's pythons were named after A.F. Stimson
of the British Museum. The western Stimson's Python, Antaresia stimsoni
stimsoni, is one of the most beautiful
snakes. We are very happy to be working with this
form, that is very rare in the US. Our Western
Stimsons are from European stock of A. s. stimsoni
and are the real deal. Click on the image on the left
for more information.
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Eastern Stimson's Pythons (Antaresia stimsoni orientalis)
The eastern Stimson's, Antaresia stimsoni orientalis have
an extensive range through much of Australia. These
are beautiful pythons within the Antaresia genus
and we are excited to work with them. They are
easy to keep and breed and are very rewarding
captives. Click on the image on the left for more
information.
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Spotted Pythons (Antaresia maculosa)
Spotted Pythons
are the largest of the Antaresia, but still only
obtain a maximum adult length around 4 feet. These
snakes come from the eastern coast of Australia and
also have been discovered on New Guinea. Our
breeders come from pure VPI stock, and include the
Cape York spotted or Blonde Mac and the
granite/patternless spotted morph. Please
click on the link for more information.
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