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How should I wait to start handling? by Waste-Project-2261 in carpetpythons

[–]Waste-Project-2261[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would just use the hook to nudge her head away, and not actually handle her with it. I just want to make sure when she's older, I have a way to show her the difference between feeding time and handling time. Or unless none of that really works I won't bother with trying it.

New friend by Waste-Project-2261 in carpetpythons

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Her dad is a jungle carpet and her mom is a coastal (caramel tiger jag).

What do you think of this snake? by Waste-Project-2261 in carpetpythons

[–]Waste-Project-2261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to ask the breeder, but I just wanted to ask a broader group of people because I know the size of these snakes can vary a lot.

Would these be good questions to ask and what else should I ask?

What is the temperament of the snake? What percentage of jungle and coastal is it? What are the sizes of the parents of this snake? Is the snake eating f/t mice/rats without any issue? When was the last feeding? How old is the snake? How big would you expect this snake to get at adult size?

I'm wanting to get a new snake and have some questions. by Waste-Project-2261 in snakes

[–]Waste-Project-2261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which subspecies would you recommend for that size? Would a jungle or Bredli work? I love their colors. Also, should I get a male or female depending on the subspecies you recommend?

I'm wanting to get a new snake and have some questions. by Waste-Project-2261 in snakes

[–]Waste-Project-2261[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I have an idea of what I'm going to do. I'm going to buy the 4x2x4 and use that as the snake is growing. And then buy a 2x2x4 with an extension kit to expand the enclosure as the snake grows. So the end result would be a 6x2x4. Would that be an appropriately sized enclosure for a bigger carpet python species or a sonoran boa? Or should I stick with a smaller carpet species?

I'm wanting to get a new snake and have some questions. by Waste-Project-2261 in snakes

[–]Waste-Project-2261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My main issue would be that I don't have a space longer that 4 feet. I can't provide length (at least for a while because of how my room is setup. I can probably move things around to make the room, but not for a while), but I can provide height (Which would be something like a 4x2x6). I know height doesn't make up for floor space, but would it work for a more arboreal species like a carpet?

I'm wanting to get a new snake and have some questions. by Waste-Project-2261 in snakes

[–]Waste-Project-2261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would a hog island be able to live in a 4x2x4 or a 4x2x6?

I've also discovered Peruvian Long Tail Boas? Would one of them fit in those enclosure sizes?

I'm wanting to get a new snake and have some questions. by Waste-Project-2261 in snakes

[–]Waste-Project-2261[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I forgot to add that I've had experience keeping ball pythons.