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  1. Chubbs14

    No poop!

    I have brought a yearling spotted python about 40cm. I have had him for 11 days and he has feed twice on pinkies and had no problem. still hasn't popped, he hasn't been to active either (he is in a snap box in his larger inclosure heating) should I be worried :(
  2. Stuart

    Serious Discussions in this forum only

    This Australian Snakes forum is for serious discussions pertinent to specific species, their husbandry requirements and their behaviors only. It also offers folks the opportunity to share pictures of their animals and setups. As such, any further threads along the lines of, "What type of...
  3. J

    Thermostat

    Would like to no were is the best to put the thermostat and no not there ha ha.Do l put it were the snake sleeps, or do l put on floor of the enclosuer below light thanks.
  4. Albs

    Georgetown stimson python pair

    Species Common Name Georgetown stimson pythons Age Hatchlings Length Small! Quantity Available 1pr Bred By Me- Hills Reptiles General Description Hatchling pair of georgetown stimson pythons. Location SA Willing to Freight? Yes Contact Details pm or [email protected]...
  5. MrAlec

    Stimson Python with custom 3ft Enclosure

    Species Common Name Stimson Python Age 2 years Length 80cm Quantity Available 1 Bred By Shire Snakes General Description Up for sale is my Stimson Python The wife is Pregnant and we need the spare bedroom for the baby, so the python and the rest of my toys have to go! So, i have a...
  6. R

    Small first Time snake

    I own a exo terra 18x18x18 tank and would like to house my first snake although I have read that a lot of snakes won't be happy in a tank this size any advice? (I live in melbourne and I'm happy to get a beginners lisence if required) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  7. smileysnake

    reptile sites on facebook

    hi everyone just a quick rant about some of those facebook sites i know they help alot of people and most people on them are very helpful,but there are a few people who firstly want stuff for nothing or at a massive discount...then there are people that want to buy a reptile but turn around and...
  8. zeke

    Just thought I'd show off some ofmy collection(pic heavy)

  9. R

    stimson and cages

    Species Common Name Stimson Age adult Length 3-4 ft Quantity Available 1 Bred By unknown General Description Hi for sale I have a Stimson Python it is about 3-4ft long it eats small rats handles ok it will hiss after a while but never bit me it is going in to a she’s at the moment so...
  10. C

    new stimson python.

    Hi guys, New member here, looking for some advice. hoping to learn lots and be able to give some advice in years to come but for now ill be sucking in all the information I can get. ive just bought my first stimson python, a broome variety and the colours on it are amazing. im...
  11. B

    Does your snake 'know' you?

    A bit of a strange question, but a family member asked me this, and i didn't know the answer. I know that snakes by getting better with regular handling become familiar and tolerant of human interaction, but are snakes capable of being familiar with a particular individual ie. their owner or...
  12. P

    Begginer snake?

    Hi all, i am very interested in getting a begginer snake. i want something that can tolarate being handled and not one that needs a big container. i am willing to take a few hours a day and almost all day seting it up, i have been looking at childern and spotted pythons because they say they are...
  13. James_Scott

    Breeders and Hatchies for sale

    Species Common Name Black Headed Python 100% Het Male 5 year old $1300 ono x1 Black Headed Python 100% Het Female 5 year old $1300 ono x1 WA Pilbara Stimsons Python Hatchling 4 weeks old $300 ono Sex unknown. Had 2 sheds and 5 feeds all unassisted. Bred By BHP's Niel Sonnemann Stimsons me...
  14. D

    Hello Everyone

    Hello Everyone I have been lurking on this forum for some time now in anticipation of getting my first snake now that I have purchased one I have finally decided it was the right time to join. After wanting a snake for 10+ years I finally feel I am ready and have purchased a Stimson's Python...
  15. J

    hey just joined

    Hey how are you guys my names sean just joined up keen to learn more. pythons I have now are a stimsons python and a jungle python getting a stripped jungle soon My best mate got me into this hobbie and its unreal and so much fun never looked back Apart from pythons I have a few other...
  16. J

    HELP! Woma or Jungle!?!

    Hey guys, I already own a Bredli Python and she is just BEAUTIFUL. NEVER struck at a stranger and only bitten me when I had a mouse in my hand prepping for her to eat and she crept up and tried to grab it from me (little bugger!). My problem is... I'm afraid if I get a new snake they won't...
  17. M

    whats the best substrate for reptiles?

    Hey everybody I'm wondering what the best substrate is to use for reptiles. .. any ideas will be appreciated Cheers, :)
  18. K

    Questions for a First Time Snake Owner (likely a Stimson's)

    Hi all! I have been deeply in love with snakes since my early years, but never been able to own one. I've been very patient and waited for around 12 or so years now, and I think it's finally time! I have a few questions about everything, so I'll use this thread as a question board that I can...
  19. A

    Stimson python breeding temperatures

    Hi everyone, im new here and have been keeping lizards and snakes for a couple years now, I want to try get into breeding stimson pythons this year. I just want to get familiar with a couple things before the mating season. Is it essential to have day and night temperatures in order for...
  20. J

    Hi!!.....Yes I'm a newbie with many questions :P :)

    Hi, so glad to have joined, little nervous about asking questions after some things I have read about newbies :P but we all have to start somewhere :) We just bought our first ever snake, a magnificent Jungle that is about 6 -7 mths old. Only been one night and awoke to see eyes were milky which...
  21. M

    Show off your Pride and Joy !!!

    Lets see what you have !!!! All species and ages . Please give age and species , so we all know what it is :):D
  22. H

    Little Stimmie having shedding troubles

    Hey everyone. About 2 months ago I brought a little stimsons python. It came with a tank that had red desert sand as the substrate. I was assured by the previous owner that it always had perfect sloughs. Since I have owned it, it has had 2 bad/incomplete sheds. The skin comes off in pieces and...
  23. C

    Getting Mac hatchies to eat?

    So, my spotty had 13 viable hatchies, they are all in 1 litre tubs with paper towel a water bowl and plenty ov ventilation..... They were hatched a week ago and look healthy and move about.... most sleep alot, 3 go into strike-a-matic as soon as I take the lid off. Today I warmed up some pinky...
  24. Shane09

    New

    Hi Everyone, Just thought I'd say hi as I am new here and have spent the last few months doing my research into owning my very own snake *excited*. I have browsed these forums before and finally thought I might become a part of your awesome society :) For starters I have never really owned my...
  25. PappaSmurf

    Hi from Pine Rivers QLD.

    Hi, my wife & I are pretty new to snakes although i have been a long time admirer. We got a 1yr old Stimsons Python a few weeks ago who took a real shine to her. He will craul from her to me but pretty quickly chucks a u-turn & heads straight back to the missus. She thinks it's great. Last...
  26. K

    Breeding Stimson pythons

    Hi guys just wanted to ask a few questions and find out about breeding Stimson pythons I'm new to the reptile world and am finding it hard to get information on reptile keeping and all that goes with it iv got two Stimson pythons as my first pair and absolutely love them and there nature. Can u...
  27. HayleyChuck93

    Sand as a substrate?

    I was wondering if this sand would be suitable to put into an enclosure or click clack for my snakes. The sand has been screened and washed, is weed free and child friendly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  28. HayleyChuck93

    New woma :)

    Just wanted to share some photos of my new Boodarie Woma who i am just crazy about after 1 day! He's temperament has improved so much already and I'm so happy with my purchase! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  29. rosequoll

    Lovely Stimsons Python with ALL accessories required

    Species Common Name Stimsons Python Age Approx 2 years Length Approx 3ft/90cm Quantity Available 1 Bred By Unknown General Description Lovely Stimmie for sale. A little cage protective but handles like a dream once out. Beautiful colours, sheds perfectly every time. Has not bitten...
  30. J

    stimson hatchys

    Species Common Name Stimson pythons Age Hatchys Length Tiny Quantity Available Lots Bred By Me General Description For sale I have heaps of baby stimsons. Only selling the ones that are already eating on their own. Will have more later hopefully. Must have reptile...
  31. dannydee

    Information on stimmies please

    Hello folks, Over here in Scotland stimmies are not very common. You can get ahold of A. stimsoni orientalis but they're about £300 each. I love the look of them, but don't really know their habits. Both my bredli and my coastal cross jungle are always out on display, which is exactly what I...
  32. B

    New enclosure nearly finished will this work.

    Ok so Im at the business end of my enclosure just wondering bout ventilation, the enclosure is 700mm high x 500mm width x 500mm depth, have a ledge bout midway down on the left with heat light above, hide bottom right and water bowl bottom left, I am goin to put a vent on left and right hand...
  33. missilly

    WTB Stimsons Hatchie

    I'm around the Toowoomba Region. WTB Stimsons Hatchling. Cheers MissIlly
  34. happynagini

    Penalties for killing a snake ever enforced?!

    Hello everyone, It is that time of year again when we all start to see photos of dead native elapids popping up in our Facebook news feeds, accompanied with a spiel on how the killed has done society a huge favour by killing a brown/red belly/tiger snake today. My question is, does anybody...
  35. James_Scott

    Maternal incubation success!

    Hi guys After having incubator issues last season and losing all of my clutches from multiple pairings I thought I would give maternal incubation a go with my WA Pilbara Stimsons Pythons. This female has done a great job. Looks like all the eggs are healthy and free of mould. They started...
  36. B

    Children Python - hatchling ?

    Hi, I have five Children Pythons just a week old. They have just had their first shed. Im still trying to get them to feed on pinkie mice. When would they be old enough to sell?
  37. S

    Is my Stimson Python about to shed?

    I own a Stimson Python who is almost 1 year old, and have owned him for about 1 month. His last shed, according to previous owner's records, was on 16/10. He has been feeding once a week and very well and I last fed him on 28/11. The next day, he stayed in his hide all day and has been in there...
  38. B

    bedding ???

    Hi guys just wanted to know your opinion on bedding, is it absolutely necessary too have bedding or can I just have a fake rock floor like I have for a wall, It would look more natural, be cheaper and would probably be easier to clean what do u think.
  39. sarah_m

    Dehydration in python eggs.

    I have bred my stimsons pythons for the first time this year and am having big problems with dehydration. I was using the no substrate method in a tub with no ventilation and the eggs have continued to sink. I'm getting readings of 96% humidity and temps around 30.8-31.4c. All eggs appear to...
  40. K

    Show and tell

    Hi everyone. I'm just curious as to what laws there are in regards to taking a couple of my stimsons into my 6 year old sons class for show and tell. He has nagged his mother about it for awhile now and she asked the teacher who was more then happy for them to be brought in. I honestly wish she...
  41. B

    substrate question

    does anybody know if this is ok for pythons in particular stimsons pythons, I havnt seen the bag myself only seen it online at bunnings Just thought someone may have looked at this before. - - - Updated - - - Ok I may have answered my own question, One of the salesman at my work happens to...
  42. B

    substrate question

    does anybody know if this is ok for pythons in particular stimsons pythons, I havnt seen the bag myself only seen it online at bunnings Just thought someone may have looked at this before. Sorry I put it in the wrong section have put it in right one.
  43. R

    What does everyone think about this?

    Hey Guys, Let me know what you think of my new hide i just finished making.​ Cheers Luke
  44. P

    Interstate Reptile Laws

    Hey Guys. There's a chance that I may need to move interstate for work and this has got me worried in regards to all of the different rules and regulations this country (motley group of states) has. We're currently in Queensland and have been licenced for a year now. We have a Jungle Carpet...
  45. J

    A good first snake?

    Hi guys, I'm just wondering what is the best snake for a beginner who has never kept a snake before. Im interested in BHP's and Stimpsons Pythons but anything else is good to.:D
  46. A

    New snake to the family and need some help... Please...

    Hi Guys, I have only posted in the introductions area mainly because i didn't own any snakes yet, i am in the middle of building a DIY enclosure preparing for a purchase next year. But today i was looking on gumtree under the " Reptile " section ( as i do ) and i came across a advert for a "...
  47. Reptiles101

    Would this work?

    Sorry about asking question's on here all the time, but I like to know from the best reptile keepers and breeders. So here's another question that I need answered so I know I'll be doing the correct thing for my Stimson Python. The enclosure I have is 4ft in length, would it be okay if I...
  48. c.wulli

    Stimi Help

    I have a Stimsons python that is 1 year and a month old. She is about 70cm long. WHen will she be mature and full length? and Is this rather big for this species at this age? How big do you think she will get? CCheers guys!
  49. Reptiles101

    More question's about Stimson's python setup

    1. The enclosure I'm purchasing is a 4ft white melamine type with 2 screw in fittings and has an on/off IMIT thermostat, will this be ok for an adult Stimson Python? 2. Because the IMIT thermostat switches on and off when the desired temperature is reached, what kind of globes for heating do I...
  50. P

    Stimsons pythons

    I have some Stimsons Pythons to sell, they range from 3 years old to 5 years old, all are in perfect health and always kept in clean conditions. There are various colours and sexes available. All are feeding easily on thawed rodents and are good to handle, would suit a first time keeper or...
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