The Complete Carpet Python

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Hi Guys,

I got my signed copy in the mail last night.... looks quite interesting and in depth. I've only had a quick glance and have not thouroughly gone through it. It has plenty of wild pics which is great and looks like the authors devoted quite a section into the natural history of each species.
Plenty of pics as well of great looking captive bred specimens from OZ as well as OS breeders plus a section on morphs...


Well worth it IMO for Morelia enthusiast :)

[stephanbakir]

Grats, fantastic book! I've read it but it was loaned from a friend, worth buying for sure!

[shaunyboy]

Hi Guys,

I got my signed copy in the mail last night.... looks quite interesting and in depth. I've only had a quick glance and have not thouroughly gone through it. It has plenty of wild pics which is great and looks like the authors devoted quite a section into the natural history of each species.
Plenty of pics as well of great looking captive bred specimens from OZ as well as OS breeders plus a section on morphs...


Well worth it IMO for Morelia enthusiast :)

i have been meaning to get hold of a copy since it come out

i may ask for it as a xmas present from my kids ;) (they all chip in and get 1 present)

Nick Mutton and jason juglander are well respected carpet keepers,i am a member of a few carpet forums they both contribute on

all the others who contributed to this book know their stuff as well

thanks for the review mate,i really need to get a copy


re other great carpet books

keeping and breeding australian carpet pythons,edited by mike swan

pythons of the world volume 1 australia,by dave and tracey barker (its out of print but 2nd hand copy's can be found)

cheers shaun

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i have been meaning to get hold of a copy since it come out

i may ask for it as a xmas present from my kids ;) (they all chip in and get 1 present)

Nick Mutton and jason juglander are well respected carpet keepers,i am a member of a few carpet forums they both contribute on

all the others who contributed to this book know their stuff as well

thanks for the review mate,i really need to get a copy


re other great carpet books

keeping and breeding australian carpet pythons,edited by mike swan

pythons of the world volume 1 australia,by dave and tracey barker (its out of print but 2nd hand copy's can be found)

cheers shaun

It has a great section on M. spilota spilota Shaun, pics of the variants and the natural history and habitats (localities). Well worth it alone just for that section for yourself mate (as I know you have a keen interest in Diamonds).

[Freebody]

thx for the tip, i think it would be in my best interest to grab myself a copy for xmas as well :) cheers

[alessia55]

I'll probably ask for a copy for Xmas just because I love collecting books about snakes :D thanks for the recommendation!!

[ineedsoap16]

It is a fantastic book. Shaun you are spot on about Nick and Justin's knowledge. What really to got me was the wild accounts and photography. Really makes me want to take a trip to Oz someday. Did anyone else drool when they saw the hypo centrailian? Nick mutton has a pair now so hopefully in a couple of years well see them in the hobby.

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It is a fantastic book. Shaun you are spot on about Nick and Justin's knowledge. What really to got me was the wild accounts and photography. Really makes me want to take a trip to Oz someday. Did anyone else drool when they saw the hypo centrailian? Nick mutton has a pair now so hopefully in a couple of years well see them in the hobby.

I was just at Cape Tribulation, Daintree and the Atherton tablelands. Sadly the only Morelia I saw was this one... (I was really hoping for JCPs and it's variants)

Morelia kinghorni

Hatchy
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/FNQ%20to%20Outback/a8ec7e92.jpg

And a much larger one....(approx 2.5m - 3m)
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/FNQ%20to%20Outback/a9becb8c.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/FNQ%20to%20Outback/8271ab70.jpg

Cheers,

[shaunyboy]

It has a great section on M. spilota spilota Shaun, pics of the variants and the natural history and habitats (localities). Well worth it alone just for that section for yourself mate (as I know you have a keen interest in Diamonds).

being honest diamonds are the main reason i buy carpet books mate

the day i flicked through the first snake book i picked up,it was diamonds that jumped out at me

although i appreciate all snake species,nothing makes me feel the same as looking at quality diamonds

if only i lived in Gosford mate ;)

cheers shaun

[millertime89]

Morelia kinghorni

Amethystine?

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Amethystine?

Scrub Python mate...

[millertime89]

nice, google failed me it seems

[shaunyboy]

It is a fantastic book. Shaun you are spot on about Nick and Justin's knowledge. What really to got me was the wild accounts and photography. Really makes me want to take a trip to Oz someday. Did anyone else drool when they saw the hypo centrailian? Nick mutton has a pair now so hopefully in a couple of years well see them in the hobby.


i have seen pictures of an Australian line of hypo bredl,they were an orange colour and b***dy amazing looking :shocked::shocked::shocked:

i would love to retire to Gosford Australia (only if my lottery numbers come up i'm afraid ) to see diamonds.imo gosford locale diamonds are the best looking of all the wild diamonds.

cheers shaun

[shaunyboy]

I was just at Cape Tribulation, Daintree and the Atherton tablelands. Sadly the only Morelia I saw was this one... (I was really hoping for JCPs and it's variants)

Morelia kinghorni

Hatchy
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/FNQ%20to%20Outback/a8ec7e92.jpg

And a much larger one....(approx 2.5m - 3m)
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/FNQ%20to%20Outback/a9becb8c.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/FNQ%20to%20Outback/8271ab70.jpg

Cheers,


many thanks for sharing mate

its great to see morelia in their own locale,with you telling us a bit about them.

if i lived in gosford i'd be out EVERY day diamond hunting,with a CAMERA

do you not fancy a wee holliday in Gosford mate (don't forget your camera,lazer temperature gun,note book and a pen ):bouncy:

cheers shaun

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nice, google failed me it seems

Some people and old text (even here) still refer to them as Amethystine...
From my understanding Morelia amestistina and Morelia kinghorni are a seperate species now.. Amethystine in PNG and Scrub here in OZ (considered one and the same not so long ago I'm sure).

[millertime89]

Some people and old text (even here) still refer to them as Amethystine...
From my understanding Morelia amestistina and Morelia kinghorni are a seperate species now.. Amethystine in PNG and Scrub here in OZ (considered one and the same not so long ago I'm sure).

ah ok, thanks for clearing that up.

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many thanks for sharing mate

its great to see morelia in their own locale,with you telling us a bit about them.

if i lived in gosford i'd be out EVERY day diamond hunting,with a CAMERA

do you not fancy a wee holliday in Gosford mate (don't forget your camera,lazer temperature gun,note book and a pen ):bouncy:

cheers shaun


Hahaha....
No worries mate if I ever do pass through the area I've got your back ;)

[SnakeyJay]

I recently got "The complete boa constrictor" by vin russo.... abit pricey at £49.99 but i got it for £29 with loyalty card to Pilbara Reptiles.. totally worth every penny. It concentrates on bci and their localities/ morphs and the back has some info on bcc. If "the complete carpet python" is anything like this it will be good for expert and novice's to read. Grats on the purchase mate. :)