Spotted python

Antaresia maculosa

The spotted python or 'Mac' is the largest and best known of the three species of the Children's python group (genus Antaresia) available to the hobbyist. It reaches a length of up to 1.5m in extreme examples, and is a modestly robust animal. spotted pythons, or 'Macs' (short for 'maculosus') are amenable to handling and rarely present any keeping problems when properly maintained. The spotted python makes an ideal 'first snake' for just about anyone.

adult spotted python

spotted python "blonde" phase

The spotted python comes in a variety of colours but arguably the most attractive is known as the blonde colour morph. This is a most appropriate title, as it rarely will remember where it put the car keys! The spotted python makes an ideal first snake for just about anyone, and can provide a great ambassador for the hobby that is likely to be accepted by the whole family. 

adult spotted python "blonde" phase

"blonde" phase spotted python hatchling

"blonde" phase spotted python hatchling

adult spotted python "Burmese" phase

adult albino spotted python