morelia spilota imbricata

Morelia spilota imbricata (Southwestern Carpet Python) I'm still looking for a M. s. imbricata to photograph (free) in the Brisbane or nearby area (Sunshine or Gold Coasts / Toowoomba). Come on - there must be someone around who owns one?? If you know of anyone who does, please pass on...

I want to photograph the following snakes in the Brisbane or nearby area (Sunshine or Gold Coasts / Toowoomba etc) - Morelia spilota imbricata (Southern or South Western Carpet Python) Morelia spilota variegata (Darwin or Northwestern Carpet Python) (No albinos please) Dendrelaphis...

I want to photograph the following snakes in the Brisbane or nearby area (Sunshine or Gold Coasts / Toowoomba etc) - Morelia spilota imbricata (Southern or South Western Carpet Python) Morelia spilota variegata (Darwin or Northwestern Carpet Python) (No albinos please) Dendrelaphis...

I'm currently seeking models, not you but your snakes! :lol: I want to photograph the following snakes in the Brisbane or nearby area (Sunshine or Gold Coasts / Toowoomba etc) - Morelia spilota imbricata (Southern or South Western Carpet Python) Morelia spilota variegata (Darwin or...

hi i was wondering if anyone has an albino south west carpet python? (Morelia Spilota Imbricata) i would love to see some pics of them just to get an idea of how they look. cheers

hey people, i brought this python off a mate who brought it from a pet shop they sold it to him as a darwin ive had it for about 6 months and every herper i know says its a coastal now im not 100% sure as im still learning wether this is a darwin or a coastal any help would be great thanks coree

hi everyone i have been a member of 'aussie pythons' for a while now and i only just figured out how to post a thread:) haha. anyway, i would love it if you could send me pictures of your morelia s. imbricatas. i would love to see some older ones, but its good to see young ones to:) i have a...

Here they are: Reptiles (Basic) Species Code Common Name Scientific Name S02161 Adelaide Snake-lizard Delma molleri Y02028 Australian Snapping Turtle Elseya ineate K02109 Beaded Gecko Diplodactylus damaeus S02137 Beaked Gecko Rhynchoedura ineat K02425 Black Rock Skink Egernia...

Published: 6-23-2009 Source: Perth now Author: POLICE are seeking information on the whereabouts of a two-metre carpet python stolen from a north-west suburbs wildlife research centre. It is believed that one or more offenders took the python sometime between Friday June 19 and Monday...

SW carpets are one of the more common kept pythons in WA. Do many people keep them outside of Western Australia? Any pictures?

hi all, im very new to this so plz bear with me! we bought a beautifull female coastal python about two and a half weeks ago ( she is about three n a half months). we were warned by the breeder that she could be quite snappy, but since getting her home and settled into her encloser (we decided...

I was thinking that maybe we need a sticky thread on what can & cannot be kept in each state and on what licence. Also perhaps what is required for each state to import/export to other states????

Like the title suggests just a few headshots of our South West CP taken earlier this afternoon studio style. Was actually a pretty cooperative boy suprisingly and sat still for most of the shoot :P

Hey ppl, Just wondering why I have never seen anyone from WA selling anything in the "For Sale" forum? Are we just stingy over here?

hi all i was thinking of getting a south western carpet python and just wondering how big a carpet python would be at 12mthns old and how wide .if any one could pls send through some pics it would be much aperciated.;)

wats a good size tank for a southwestern carpet python?

Just wondering what size enclosure would be suitable for south western carpet python once its fully grown? Anyone able to give me some dimensions? Cheers

I have a morelia spilota imbricata, Lucy. I've had her from a hatchling and the seller assured me she was a female (I think he probed her)? The reason I suspect her being male is because she has a very obvious "tail". By that I mean towards the end of her body it tapers off very suddenly to...

hey guys, just bought my first python, a south western carpet, 10 months old. just got a few questions to make sure i've got everything ok click clack setup ive got heat cord set to 32 degrees, for a 1/3rd of the container her hide rock is on the top of this 1/3rd , is that ok? water bowl...

a mate who told me this said that brown snkaes have been breeding with carpets down past grafton somewhere. my mate is 45 and he isnt lying. a fews years ago he said that a guy died after being bitten by what he thought was a carpte and it was but it bred with a brown. it was supposbly in the...

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

I'm looking to convert an old wardrobe to house a sw carpet. It's 1200L x 1800H x 500D. Can anyone tell me if this would work? It doesnt seem very deep. (I haven't got the Python yet, but I want it to be ready before I start looking for a specimen). Also any advice on heating? Would a heat...

Hey guys, I just got my first bite, from a reptile i own! As i have been bitten by snakes in shops, but this was the first time i got bitten by my own snake! First of all, the culprit, was my little 9 month old South Western Carpet python! (M.S. Imbricata) he is a male, and When i was feeding...

Hey guys, Well as most of you know, Karen(from reptile trader) had come down to Bunbury on the 6th to South West Pets, to do a reptile display. I had asked her if she could bring down a carpet python for me to buy, as i have been planning to get one for quite some time now. She is just gorgeous...

As most of you know i purchased a snake that died recently the autopsy showed it was worms that killed it officially however i now believe the snake may have also had IBD. Is it possible the animal that died had both? Is it possible the vet may have missed the IBD signs whilst completing the...

At the end of October I went over to the TDWG (the international organisation for biodiversity information standards) 2008 conference. The conference was a great success and a fantastic networking opportunity. There was, however, a distinct lack of reptiles at the conference. So at the end of...

apologies if this is not in the right section?? I am new on the forum. I am from Perth and my 8 year old son would like a python or Boa. I have a couple of questions on this. 1) What would be the best python for a kid this age. I would like a snake that can be handled easily and is pretty...

Hi, Im female in QLD, (obviously), Im getting a Stimsons Python in a few months, i love animals, i have a dog, a cat and some hermit crabs, soon to be a Snake in that list though. I do Taekwondo, and I love Soccer, I might join up with Fencing too. Other than here, I go on Yahoo Answers...

Hi guys, Here are some photos from a recent shoot of some of my beloved pets. Enjoy! © Shannon Plummer. All rights reserved. Ridge-tail Monitor (Varanus acanthurus), also known as the Spiny-tailed Monitor. First two shots are PJ, male. Last three shots are Smiley, female. Both...

Hi guys, i own 1 stimsons python, 3 beardies and 2 thick tailed geckos-i have been keeping reptiles since february this year.And was planning on getting a SW carpet python or a pair of ackies(next year when i go for cat 4)Well anyway i was wondering out of these 2 species which should i get i...

I visited Nambung NP in February 2007 with a friend and also passed through the area with my son Nicholas in November 2005. This post includes photos from both trips. Nambung NP ("The Pinnacles") is a spectacular place. It looks so strange with pillars of calcium carbonate scattered across...

Hey guys... Got myself a SW carpet python (Morelia Spilota Imbricata) lined up to buy soon as my first python but im not sure if the enclosure ive lined up will be big enough slash too big... 1200X1200X600 is the size and im planning to buy a little Hatchy, 3/4 months old... Will this be too big...

Ok i have finally got my wife to say yes to getting a snake. Should i get a hatchie or sub adult. And with hatchies how long do they stay in click clacks for? Also ideas on good first python (i have kids).

does anybody keep south-western carpets, if so could you put up some pics please?. cheers:)

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.

Hi All, I just signed up to this website the other day and have been familiarising myself with everything on here. I am very impressed with the massive amount of support that everyone gives. Basically I have been wanting to get my hands on a pet snake for just under 2 years now. Stupidly I...

Hi , my carpet python sometimes shudders his head,(similar to the way i do when im cold) he does it very occasionly and i know it is not caused by humans suddenly appearing in front of the tank. Has anyone else experienced this? is it bad? any answers appreciated, thanks

Hay All. I have "inherited" a snake. An avid animal lover the closest I've gotten to snakes, as yet, is amphibians. She joins a big family of well loved pets. From a little research I've identified her as a Morelia spilota imbricata. I'm committed to giving her a good home and some semblance...

my newest addition she looks awsum love her colour pitty shes only about 4 n a half - 5ft and not that fat (cant breed her this year)....... now for the challenge getting her to feed

im going to give my morelia spilota imbricata a try this year i have 2m and 1f and another 2 slightly smaller females comming at the moment (short on cages till my rack systems built) i have 1m housed by himself and a female and male housed together an extra cage (was going to put 2 new...

Just curious to know what type Pythons people have?? Would be interesting to find out what the most popular breed is!! This does not include Elapidae or Colubridae So, what pythons do you have ?? :):):):)

Hey guys i have been reading a few threads and this seems like the sort of place that could answer the questions i have looked every where on the net seeking answers for. As a result i decided to join the site and i am glad i did. I am just in the process of getting my first snake. I am not...

Hi guys, my name's Sian, and I live in Kalbarri WA. I've wanted a snake for years and years, and now I'm determined to get one. I've spent the last two evenings looking up all I can about keeping them, but I think I've gone overboard and there's too much info to store in my head!! lol. I want...

Hi Guys, Have done quite a few searches on this site but can't seem to get any real info on the smallest breed of Carpet Pythons. From what i've read it appears that it is the Murray Carpet that is the smallest. Is this true ? Also are there any carpets that are mostly ground dwelling ...

Hi All, Here is a picture of my new Morelia spilota imbricata, She is my first (of many) herps. I will post some better pics once she has settled in. I'm trying my hardest to not stress her out too much and not handle her. She still hasn't fed yet (2days) and will give her a few more days before...

Hey guys, im doing an assignment on snakes in captivity and i want to know which species is most commonly kept, Also, i would like to know how many snakes an average keeper would own, Cheers

Hi I have a 12month old Western Carpet Python that I am having trouble feeding. She is housed in a 4 ft tank with temp around 30ish up one end and 26ish down the other. Has 3 hiding places and a log to sit up on. The tank is not in a high traffic area and she is played with by my kids...

I have recently purchased a Morlia Spilota (Coastal Carpet Python). I have heard that they can hear and I have also heard that they can't. please can someone please tell me the truth!!!:D

Hi :lol: Im just starting to apply for my first snake keeping licence and am beginning to set up its home, but I have a lot of questions that Im struggling to find the answer for. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Im live in Carnarvon, northern West Aust. Im thinking of getting a carpet...

just a quick question is their any differences between a diamond carpet python and a diamond python and if so what are they thnx :D