Plus, you can also damage your Ball Python’s teeth by yanking it off. Brave Wilderness Recommended for you. Most bites are due to a feeding response as opposed to a defensive or aggressive strike. The Childrens Python is a very easy species to care for. Usually growing to about 1.0 m (3 ft) in length, it is typically a reddish-brown colour, darker on the upper surface, and with many … 27:03 . All states have different licensing laws and requirements.

It is a nocturnal species occurring in the northern half of Australia and generally found on the ground, although it often climbs trees. Children's python (Antaresia childreni) is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Pythonidae. HOUSING: Children’s Pythons are best housed separately (except when breeding) but if housing more than one together, special care needs to be taken when feeding. With this species, bites are more commonly food related rather than of an aggressive or defensive nature. If the Ball Python bites you and latches on, DO NOT YANK it off. They tend to have a very docile temperament and rarely bite. 5:19. Currently, members of the general public can keep Children’s Pythons in NSW, Qld, SA, ACT, Vic and NT (but not Tas or WA). Ball Python teeth are angled backwards, so they can latch on to prey more easily. Centipede Bite Worse Than ALL Stings?! On the whole, I far prefer working with rattlesnakes and other venomous species to some of the larger constrictors like large pythons, boas, and anacondas. While nonvenomous, most of the large constrictors can inflict a nasty bite.

Australian Python - Duration: 5:19. Legislation and licensing. - Duration: 27:03. Once their basic requirements are met they are a very hardy snake. Children’s Pythons as Pets.
The bite from a Children’s Python is non-venomous to humans, however you should seek medical advice if bitten.
It is best to contact the National Parks and Wildlife service in your state to find out what … David Mead 5,046 views. The species is named after John George Children. If you yank a Ball Python off of you, it will make the bite much worse and cause you more pain because you’ll likely rip more of your skin off by doing so. CAUTION: Children’s Pythons are non-venomous, but can deliver a painful bite.