morelia oenpelliensis

As we all would probably know this years guest speaker at the 2009 Wild Expo at Castle Hill was Bill Love, one of the worlds most famous "herpers". Although the night was a great success, with everyone involved having a great time, the speech recieved mixed reviews. My question is "Who would...

Just got back from a week in the NT catching up with some good old herping mate. Went and had a look at Gavin Bedfords ' Crocosaurus Cove' in the main drag of Darwin. I would have to say it is one of the best displays of reptile i've seen in Aus. He has done an awesome job with this...

Hey all, On AIF they have a great thread and id like to do the same here For those willing chuck up a photo of your self, i myself like to put a face to whom im talking too. anyways just a idea ill kick things off...

Heres a couple of pics of a St Francis Imbricata Python. These are the most unique carpet python in Australia, being the smallest and the rarest both in captivity and in the wild. Very little is known about them other than they are very difficult to keep and breed in captivity. There has never...

I was just wondering if anyone knew of any documentaries on Aussie pythons? After watching Adrian's Reptile World, I liked the episodes when he was in the field with wild pythons in their natural habitat (GTP, Scrubby, Diamond, etc). However I was wondering if there was a more...

Here in WA there are several snakes we're not allowed to have....Murray Darlings and Childrens just to name two. Are there any snakes in other states you aren't allowed to have ???? Non ven ones I mean.

Hi everyone. Just letting you know that all subscribers' copies have been posted. Hope you enjoy this issue. Cheers Joy

Hello, have created a poll on whether legalisation of exotics is considered a good or bad move in the Australian community. I would really appreciate it if we could have only constructive comments and answers to the poll. This is for a school report and is relatively urgent so it would be...

We are going up to the Northern Territory in 3 weeks and i am looking for a field guide for animals, more specifically reptiles of the Northern Territory, and I CANT FIND ANY! Does anyone know of any?

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Hi, I know that my title sound a bit funny but i do need help. I have just found a large Green-Tree frog in Mt. Isa- I know, weird right?? I don't really know what to do with him/er, s/he is looking a bit worse-for-wear so i have put it in a contain with a domp cloth and a water dish in a dark...

Just wondering if anyone has one of these, or breeds them? I havent really seen them on any for sale lists, or even heard anyone talk about them for quite some time! If you do, would love to see some pics :)

hey i would like to know as many pythons as i can so please send as many names in as possible thanks:D

Hey, I'm thinking of getting a Stimsons, can anyone tell me some of the nessitys for them like what size enclouser and heat ect. I all ready live Mt. Isa adn they are found here but if anyone has any info that they can give me on them and what they need will be awesome AND YES I KNOW! I'VE...

Hi, I've just moved to Mount Isa where it sometimes gets friken hot (high 30's and low 40's) and friken cold (5-20) and need a new snake, so what do you think would be a good pick? i've had a few childrens but i want something a bit biggeri'll probabaly be able to put the snake out side with a...

i have just been surfing the net and found these does anybody keep them or breed them

Hello all, I have been considering getting a Carpet python.:D They are great snakes in my opinion, good size, great temperment, etc.:P I have a few questions to ask. What is the cheapest type? What is the biggest and what is the smallest type? What do you reckon is the most popular type? [...

Hi, all just wanting to see people's most wanted australian python(or already have in some cases) Mine would have to be: 1) Woma 2) Diamond 3) BHP

Just noticed Tim at URS has GTP's for as little as $2200 each feeding etc, and if you buy 3 you get $200 off each.... thats 3 x GTP's for only 6K. going to be tough competing with that, he's good to deal with and has a good reputation to boot. I dont want this to turn into another stupid...

I have been offered snakes from extended family members who live in Arnhem Land, (they are Aboriginal) because they know I have a love of snakes. They want to go catch them for me. What would be the law in regards to this? I cant seem to find any info on the net. Going to ring NTPW on Monday but...

hay guys i want to compile a list of all pure pythons heres what i can think of off the top of my head please feel free to correct any mistakes i make and add to the list rsp coastals md's bredlis gtp jungles childrens spotted stimpsons bhp womas water pythons olives scrubbies thats...

Hi every1, I have got a new snake (male/ childrens/9 months- 1 year) and have had it for 2 weeks so far. i fed it yesterday and now its sitting in the water dish im just wondering if its going to shed or if it's hot because it's kept outside until i can get a light and keep it inside. can any1...

hi i was wondering what the worlds most exspensive snake is?:rolleyes:

hi guys/girls i was wondering what the most expsensive snake is well in australia?:?

Hey guy just been searching around for good solid info on morelia oenpelliensis common name oenpelli python. i am searching for credible info to like scientific journals and good books not just jo blo's blog page so if any one has anything it would be much appreciated. cheers

OK well with the warm weather and the increased amount of food my Children's Python is very active at the moment. I bought her in winter so its really good to see her out and about. and more active during handling. I fed her on friday last week, and last night (monday night) i opened her...

Hi all, thanks to a previous post by Cris, I now cannot get this snake out of my head! Does anyone here have any information on this magnificent python? IE: Have they been bred successfully in Australia, will they be entering the hobby any time soon? I think it would be un-Australian to not find...

I've spent most of my time as a reptile keeper being passionate about locality purity, however, I have no idea why I care. I used to like the idea of having an animal which was representative of what you might find in the wild. Something which looked and behaved like a wild animal, a piece of...

Hey guys, Just wondering if this cool little python is kept by any of you. I understand it has a relatively small home range in W.A. and was wondering if its rarity is the reason why its not a popular species kept. Any info is good info!

Just thought I'd put up some pics of some of my animals. Thought I'd start with some of the lizards. I'll try add to it when I can. Start off with a couple of my Cave Geckos. This is my adult pair (male, same male but full body and female)

Today a bloke had killed a python in his house that he honestly mistaken for a King brown (Mulga snake). He has a 1 year old and 8 year old kids and his wife so he was doing it purely out of protection for his family. He killed by spraying some type of acid on it. He said it was originally a...

Are Oenpelli pythons rare in captivity because i never hear of them apart from in the books? I think they look awsome as they are like a childrens python but quite alot bigger

Hey there just wanting to what your top 5 elite snakes to keep in your collection would be if you had the cash to spend. here are my top 5. 1.Albino Olive 2.Albino Darwin Carpet 3.GTP 4.RSP 5.Night Tigers.

I have a friend who has just got his permit and is very keen to get a snake. I was just wondering on what peoples thoughts were if he should start of with a hatchling or go for an adult first? Much appreciated.

Im interested to know how many different species of Aust. snakes u have seen in the wild???? Iv seen 12 different species,Brown Snake,Tiger Snake,RBBS,Copperhead,Blind Snake(Proximus), Dwyers Snake, Yellow face whip Snake, Small eyed Snake, Red Naped Snake, Brown tree Snake, Carpet and diamond...

Hi all, I was wondering if you can use surgical hand wash as a cleaner, sand from the sandpit and put i in the cage and why do people say Kitty Litter is bad?? I haven't done any of these things....yet......be4 i did i wanted to get ur opinion oh and can i just use sticks from outside or do i...

It's suprising how often i come across this comment, I went to buy some paint for my enclosures this arfternoon and the guy there asked me what i needed and I asked for something which is going to seal the wood etc. and he asked me what i was doing and i told him painting some snake cages and he...

My little girl is growing by the day. Took her out to the park yesterday and she had a great time :) Here's a photo of her with her cheeky little grin...

I dont have a legless lizard but i just want to know when and what to feed them it? legless lizards are something that doesnt come up on these forums. im just curous to know. Bye p.s sorry about the grammer spelling ect ect,

Hi, I live in the top end and i am getting a Childrens Python. I am keeping it outside and there will be sun probaly most of the day my Question is, do i need a heat mat or lights? what about night? if anyone can help me it would be great!!:) P.s for them who don't know Childrens Pythons...

just wondering if anyone has encountered this beautiful snake in the wild. from what i've read they're very rare.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk133/Ned-fisch728/100_9623.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk133/Ned-fisch728/100_9626.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk133/Ned-fisch728/100_9625.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk133/Ned-fisch728/100_9624.jpg Is this ideal for a...

Yay my coastal just shed last night:D:D this is second shed in her life (the first time she has shed while in my care) ill post some pics of her new 'looks' asap:D

Hi guys!! Just wanting some info on the Emerald Tree Monitor. All I know is that their beautiful. I would like to get one but i think it may fall into the exotic category.

Hi all i just bought my first childrens python. Was reading in forums that you shouldnt handle them too much. Been trying to tell my 10 year old daughter what i been reading but she has been handling the snake up to 4 times a day Sunny the snake does not seem to mind her handling him at all is...

Was bored on the weekend so had the camera out and took a few pics while i was cleaning and feeding. First lot are of my newly aquired yearling male bredli (banjo).

A big congrats to Miss B for winning the Subscriber only Diamond Competition. 2nd Aslan 3rd Brettix Thanks to everyone who participated, you all did much better than I ever would! A Big thank you to Jordan aka urodacus_au and Ken Griffiths for their wonderful pics. I could not...

I no we have all seen this snake bfor plenty of times but has any one actually seen the real story behind it as it has been a Email that had gone around for a few years but in the email it says its in Australia but it not anyway have a look P.S i feel for the pore snake such a shame it died...

http://www.nbc4.com/news/15710905/detail.html HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Fancy being stupid enough to move out and leave a snake behind. Wouldn't that make a great unexpected bonus find. :D hehehe

hi iam looking at extending my collection and think it is time i got a nice little fresh water croc and if anyone could answer some questions it would be greatly appreacited does the ph for crocs need to be neutrual (7) or should it be something else, is a 6ftx2ftx2ft tank big enough for one to...