Carpet Pythons

kmiller11 · 01-17-12, 03:32 PM

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 · 01-17-12, 09:48 PM

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 · 01-17-12, 09:56 PM

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

red ink · 01-17-12, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kmiller11

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** · 01-17-12, 10:18 PM

c'mon kiddo, could've just asked me

Lankyrob · 01-18-12, 07:35 AM

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 · 01-18-12, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

kmiller11 · 01-18-12, 03:04 PM

I like to get multiple opinions on things Kyle :P

shaunyboy · 01-18-12, 03:11 PM

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 · 01-18-12, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

alessia55 · 01-18-12, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by millertime89

c'mon kiddo, could've just asked me

LOL!

Kollin, ignore your brother.

Kayla90 · 01-18-12, 03:24 PM

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 · 01-18-12, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by alessia55

LOL!

Kollin, ignore your brother.

Ahh it all makes sense now :P

solo1979 · 01-19-12, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by marvelfreak

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** · 01-19-12, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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)