Carpet Pythons

[kmiller11]

I am planning on purchasing one of the smaller breeds of Carpet Python within the next year, probably an Irian Jaya, and would like to know all I can before I buy it. What type of lighting, what type of substrate, hides, climbing opportunities, cage size etc... I currently have a 30"x12"x18" I think that I am planning to keep it in to begin with. Anything you guys can tell me will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[red ink]

Lighting:
anything that will let you view it and provide a photoperiod.

Substrate:
Not sand.... newspaper, aspen, bark etc.

Hides:
Yes, preferably in an arboreal placement, just big enough so the snake fits in there tight. You can use what ever you want from an old shoe box, little wooden bird house to the fancy rock looking hides.

Climbing opportunities:
Provide plenty of branches to perch on

Cage size:
4x2x2 as a standard but I personally provide my carpets a more arboreal set up.

[kmiller11]

Thanks. Is the 4x2x2 for a full grown snake? Will my cage be reasonable for a juvenile?

[red ink]

Thanks. Is the 4x2x2 for a full grown snake? Will my cage be reasonable for a juvenile?

Yeah full grown in the 4x2x2... I guess it would be OK, I put my juvies in tubs so might have to wait for a definitive answer on that one from other carpet keepers on here.

[millertime89]

c'mon kiddo, could've just asked me

[Lankyrob]

You can put a young one into an adult viv BUT if it wont eat in there then i would go back to a smaller tub, mine went straight into a big viv and has never missed a meal. :)

[bladeblaster]

You can put a young one into an adult viv BUT if it wont eat in there then i would go back to a smaller tub, mine went straight into a big viv and has never missed a meal. :)

generally they are fine Rob, apart from a few very rare exceptions, the more space you give them the better they like it

[kmiller11]

I like to get multiple opinions on things Kyle :P

[shaunyboy]

4x2x2ft tank

plenty branches,hides and fake plants

ceramic bulb,bulb guard and a thermostat (for heating)

a thermometer

a water bowl

and your good to go mate

as long as a hatchling isn't a nervous feeder,they will do just fine going straight into a 4x2x2ft tank,that will do them all their adult life

i give all my carpets seasonal temperatures and night time lows

cheers shaun

[marvelfreak]

You can put a young one into an adult viv BUT if it wont eat in there then i would go back to a smaller tub, mine went straight into a big viv and has never missed a meal. :)
Is there such a thing as a Carpet Python that won't eat? lol;)

[alessia55]

c'mon kiddo, could've just asked me

LOL! :p Kollin, ignore your brother. ;) :D

[Kayla90]

OMG I'm so confused? Kyle has a brother?? or are you a cousin?? With a first name that starts with K as well.. or are you Kyle as well XD bahaha

I couldn't tell you enclosure size as I do use the rack system myself (much easier I find).
And I agree with the above statement... "Is there such a thing as a Carpet Python that won't eat?"
My girl serafina is a glutton.. I could have just fed her, an hour later open the tank to check on her, instant feed mode. The next day I check on her, instant feed mode.. the moment I open her tub she's ready to eat lmao

[Kayla90]

LOL! :p Kollin, ignore your brother. ;) :D
Ahh it all makes sense now :P

[solo1979]

Is there such a thing as a Carpet Python that won't eat? lol;)

:( My IJ girl went off food for 47 days. She was in a 15 qt hefty storage container for 4 months with lots of hides, a perch, etc and was initially feeding. Downsizing her to a 6 qt did the trick to get her going again. Some are just weirdos.

[millertime89]

OMG I'm so confused? Kyle has a brother?? or are you a cousin?? With a first name that starts with K as well.. or are you Kyle as well XD bahaha

yup, this is my brother, also K. Miller, same with my mom and dad. We have 4 K. Millers in my family, 3 of us work in the same building, gets fun sometimes.

This is when I began to convince him that carpet>ball (royal)
http://www.1320video.com/img/album343/IMG_0819.sized.jpg

[alessia55]

yup, this is my brother, also K. Miller, same with my mom and dad. We have 4 K. Millers in my family, 3 of us work in the same building, gets fun sometimes.

This is when I began to convince him that carpet>ball (royal)

:eek: :eek: :eek: whaaaat!? carpet is definitely < ball pythons. LOL :p I have 2 ball pythons and have met a few carpet pythons and have definitely crossed carpets off my Want List :p
but to each his own!! ;) ;)

Having four K Millers is gotta be a lot of fun. I bet your parents did that on purpose lol!

[exwizard]

Im sorry. I prefer Carpets over Balls.

[marvelfreak]

:eek: :eek: :eek: whaaaat!? carpet is definitely < ball pythons. LOL :p I have 2 ball pythons and have met a few carpet pythons and have definitely crossed carpets off my Want List :p
but to each his own!! ;) ;)

Having four K Millers is gotta be a lot of fun. I bet your parents did that on purpose lol!
That's ok we like you even if you lack taste in snakes. lol JK:)

[alessia55]

That's ok we like you even if you lack taste in snakes. lol JK:)

hahahah :p

[millertime89]

:eek: :eek: :eek: whaaaat!? carpet is definitely < ball pythons. LOL :p I have 2 ball pythons and have met a few carpet pythons and have definitely crossed carpets off my Want List :p
but to each his own!! ;) ;)

Having four K Millers is gotta be a lot of fun. I bet your parents did that on purpose lol!

lies! and yes they did, well his name was spelled that way on purpose, but mine was sort of a coincidence.

That's ok we like you even if you lack taste in snakes. lol JK:)

truuf.

[Caylan]

I have a ball python that acts like a carpet python, and a carpet python that acts like a ball python, truthfully both are awesome snakes and rather similar in disposition when given the chance. ~Caylan.S.~

[exwizard]

I have a ball python that acts like a carpet python, and a carpet python that acts like a ball python, truthfully both are awesome snakes and rather similar in disposition when given the chance. ~Caylan.S.~

Thats interesting. From what Ive seen, balls are docile and make great lap snakes and when scared, they just wrap themselves tightly in a bal. Carpets are active, love to climb and are very curious. I dont see any similarity other than the fact that my IJs are docile as well.

[Terranaut]

Thats interesting. From what Ive seen, balls are docile and make great lap snakes and when scared, they just wrap themselves tightly in a bal. Carpets are active, love to climb and are very curious. I dont see any similarity other than the fact that my IJs are docile as well.

I have carpets and a ball and this is them to a "T".
They are both great just for different reasons.
Balls are great for just hanging out , carpets are very active and you have to "handle" them or be handled by them :) BUT if you want a bit of both.....you want a boa ;) they are about half way in between.

[shaunyboy]

Is there such a thing as a Carpet Python that won't eat? lol;)

that copper coloured jag of mine,wouldn't eat until it was 10 months old

she's never missed a feed since though chuck:D

cheers shaun

[MoreliAddict]

i prefer carpets over balls too...

carpets are active, perch & make use of arboreal setups, reach the perfect size (big enough to be impressive but small enough to keep in an apartment and manageable by 1 person), and are great to handle (Spot likes to wrap his tail around my arms and climb all over me), andddd carpet morphs have been up and coming so carpets too come a plethora of different patterns and colors

sometimes i'm tempted to create a Carpets vs Balls thread with a poll and all http://www.lilwaynehq.com/forums/images/smilies/shifty.gif

[exwizard]

:( My IJ girl went off food for 47 days. She was in a 15 qt hefty storage container for 4 months with lots of hides, a perch, etc and was initially feeding. Downsizing her to a 6 qt did the trick to get her going again. Some are just weirdos.

My IJ male will NOT eat rats. He ONLY eats mice. Go figure.

[Terranaut]

Niether of mine have eaten in weeks. Not worried though. My male went 4 months without food last year.