# Children’s python — care routine

Antaresia childreni

Read with the complete profile and individual plan.

## Before arrival

- [ ] A 150 × 60 × 60 cm adult layout is proposed, with usable internal length at least equal to the snake. Add stable branches, snug warm and cool hides, a humid refuge and cover. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/childrens-python/#knowledge-housing)
- [ ] Plan for a potentially decades-long animal and ask for identity, age and feeding records. A small python still needs room to extend and explore. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/childrens-python/#knowledge-commitment)

## Routine checks

- [ ] Each day, check water, controls and locks. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/childrens-python/#knowledge-checklists)

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Inspect probe placement and branch fixings. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/childrens-python/#knowledge-checklists)
- [ ] Leave the last meal date and first-year heat instructions with a holiday keeper. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/childrens-python/#knowledge-checklists)

## When to stop and seek help

- [ ] Respiratory signs, burns, retained sheds, repeated regurgitation or loss of condition need a reptile vet. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/childrens-python/#knowledge-health)
- [ ] A cold or non-feeding hatchling needs prompt assessment rather than a forced seasonal cycle. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/childrens-python/#knowledge-health)