morelia spilota metcalfei

Which book would give me better information for caring for a Murray Darling Carpet Python? or is there any other books people suggest?

Hey all, Odd question: I have an 18month old Murray Darling carpet python who over the last 8 months has developed a habit of squeaking. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Enclosure is always thermostat controlled (22-25C cold end -35c hot end) only has a small water bowl in a large...

Hey all, Odd question: I have an 18month old Murray Darling carpet python who over the last 8 months has developed a habit of squeaking. It appears to be the result of him/her blowing air out its nose. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Also on a side note; I was told that this snake...

Hey everyone! I'm wanting to get a murray darling carpet pythons. does anyone out there have any hatchlings coming through this year? -Adrian

Hi all! New to this forum - hope you'll all be gentle with me! Looking forward to getting to know you all (might take some time!!!) Best, Carolyn :)

Hi all, I joined up awhile ago but am yet to post anything so I guess I should introduce myself. I live in the Adelaide hills, I have been into reptiles for awhile now, I own a murray darling carpet python (Lynx) a pair of Inland bearded dragons ( Irwin and Missy) and a pair of Eastern bearded...

Hi, My boyfriend really wants a snake, but we have never kept a snake before and would not know much about it. What would be the best species of snake for a beginner?

Scientific Name Morelia spilota mcdowelli Morelia spilota metcalfei Common Name Coastal Carpet Python Murray Darling Python Age Yearling 2 years old Sex Male (not probed) Male (probed) Length Approx 2 - 3 foot Approx 3 1/2 foot Quantity Available 1 Coastal 1 Murray General...

Greetings all, I am a 30 something wife and mother from Adelaide SA. After years of pleading...the hubby has finally given in to my desire to own a snake! Sooo...here starts my journey. Im looking for advice, and hopefully in the not to distant future I too will be a snake owner! I had my...

Hey, Is anyone out there breeding Murray Darlings this season? Please contact me. RevDaniel gave me a breeders number, but I want to get a few before I contact anyone.

Anyone got any photos of their herps (paticuarly the carpets which is what I am working on at the moment) that they would like to release under GDFL to be used for the wikipedia article. The best way to do this would be to get an account and upload them yourself. If you tell me the account name...

Wanting to swap 10mth old Female Marray Darling for Pair of Geckos ready for breading. Either Milii or Levis. Beautiful snake but not right for my inquisitive 3 yr old. PM for pics:D

Hi I'm Dezza, I've been into snakes my whole life and am finally getting around to getting myself one(Mum wouldn't let me have one in her house haha) My reptile License came today, I'm either going to start with a Children's Python or a Murray Darling Carpet Python my friend's boyfriend is...

http://www.reptilesdownunder.com/ahc/animal.php?saleID=15494 Jungle or Coastal!? Looks alot like a young cape york coastal to me, not accusing him or anything, just wondering. If it is indeed a jungle I might have to bag myself one. Anyone know the seller?

I'm confused as to what is illegal in terms of cross-breeding snakes... I keep seeing for sale signs for diamond x coastals and other such concoctions and i'd always thought this was illegal - obviously i must be wrong. So, I've read the stickys on hybrids and intergrades - and i know there's...

I fell in love with a little Murray Darling python today, and I'm now looking for more information about them. The main question I have is, do they often have grey pattern only, or do most have creamy-brown colouring on them as well? Is it possible to tell if a hatchie will grow up to have only...

This is one I took not long after I first got the nakey.

OK . in the eternal quest for the 'best' first snake ostensibly for my 12 year old daughter... I know that they all have personal traits, but what would make a fine friendly bredli or woma any better a first snake than a fine friendly jungle, carpet or diamond? Ideally i would love a woma...

Hey all. Here are some pics and a video of my new yearling Inland Carpet python. Shes having her first feed in her new home. Please excuse my amateur filming and photography. Hope you all like my new girl. She's a very angry camper but i love her:D. She's allreday struck at me twice but never...

Today i got my first herp. She's a beautiful, 50-60cm, yearling, MD python. (Morelia Spilota Metcalfei). I wont have pics until tomorrow though:(. I still haven't named her yet. I can't pick one that does her justice. I'd like to give Totally Reptiles in Rosanna a big wrap for what appears to...

Well everyone im 90% im going to pick up an inland carpet yearling today for 250. Who knows how to care for yearling MD's as ill definately need a few people to harass with questions as its my first herp. Serps.

Just wondering, and hoping we haven't warmed up our Murray Darling Carpet Pythons too early?, But how soon after warming them up after Winter, would they be starting to eat again. We started warming them up gradually about a fortnight ago, but they don't seem to be interested in eating as yet...

Hi, I know this must come up alot but I'm fairl new to this:rolleyes::oops:. I am looking at getting my first snake and I'm not sure what is best for me. I like in Brisbane, looking to be able to handle fairly regularly, 1 - 2m long and very people friendly. I also would appreciate any...

Ok so you guys use lots of abbreviations on here. The ones I think I get are... MD - Murray Darling (took me AGES to work that one out :oops:) WP - Water Python BHP - Black Headed Python RBB - Red Bellied Black GTS - Green Tree Snake What's some others I've missed?

Heyy all. I am getting a murray darling carpet python pair sooon, and was wondering if all the proud murray darling owners out there could post up some pics of their snakes and possibley there enclosures:D Thankkksss. Jayyy

Hi, It's feeding day for my snakes, so thought that I should take some pictures. First up we have Ziggy ( Stimson Python ) eating a fuzzie mouse: Then we have Zorro ( Murray Darling Carpet Python ) eating a weanling mouse:

just put in what type of reptile it is, male or female and its name:D i did this on another forum and got quite a lot of replies

Do snakes get constipated, and if so, what should you do about it ?

Hi guys, I was wanting to Line a few people up that would be interested in selling me a Pair of Blue Tongues or a pair of Olive/Carpet Pythons after this coming breeding season. Please email me if you will be selling some of your pairs after this breeding season. Thanks Sam

im going to get a snake very soon and would like opinions on whats the best 1st snake? i like the murreys and jungle what do you guys think?

well i want to have a garage full of reptiles and snakes - like the one on the thread - amazing ! just to note this will be develpoing very slowly so i can gradually have a collection in the future i want .... LIZARDS, MONITORS AND GECKOS - and cant forget the froggies knobtail bells phase...

Hi, Just thought I'd post a couple of pics. Also where can I find some good info on MD's (or carpets in general) Thanks[/ATTACH][/ATTACH]

i am just wondering why a lot of snakes always seem to be sold in pairs? I am assuming that they are sold as male and female for breeding purposes. If there is some other reason coudl you please let me knwo why. thanks. Dave

Hey guys, I'm confused about my IJ. The people that I bought her from said they were not sure exactly what type of Carpet she was, but I was told by a couple people that looked at her that she was an IJ. Here is a picture of post shed... I haven't gotten any recent pictures after her shed, but...

i was woundering what is a good first snake that grows to between 1.5 - 2 metres

Reptiles Australia New issue 5 is out I can see that there is no trouble to get good articles lately. Lot of great contributions. My personal favorite is article from Brian Lazell on Pale-headed Snake and article from Simone Stone about Inland Carpet Pythons. I am more interested in snakes and...

just wondering if there are any locality specific inlands or bredli round?

Hey all, After a female Murray Darling Carpet Python. Must handle and feed well. 1 - 2 years old. Cheers Cameron

:DHi all you reptile fanatics. Ive got myself two beardies and i am planning on breeding them next season. I am also looking for new reptiles, particularly pythons, monitors or geckos. I was wondering what you guys would recommend. I am only class1. Cheers:D

I am not ready to be buying anything at this stage, but looking for ideas of python species that might suit me,so I will be well prepared when the time is right for buying something. It would be my first snake, but not my first reptile. Some parameters; Preferably $700 or less for a hatchling...

I am new here and thanks to my trusty mate, not mentioning any names "cough Njlocksmith couch", i made abit of an entrance with hype over my reptile. Yeah i like him. But i'd love to know what other people have. What reptile do you call your pet? They all seem to have some unique character...

Hey all, As a noob to snakes I am having a really hard time understanding all the abbreviations or names out there. so i am going to post a list of things i dont understand. Feel free to add others and/or answers. Maybe one day it can become a list for all others to follow. GTP = Green Tree...

HI there all, I'm new to this forum and to snake keeping. Just got my license and my first snake and it is an inland carpet snake. Got her yesterday and she is a little snappy. Just curious, what i should do to settle her down and if she will eventually settle down. Any advice at all would be...

hey im looking for a hatchling or juvie python can be murray darling carpet,childrens (all types of childrens)for around $200 in NSW cheers

Hey guys, Im thinking of getting a snake for a pet... Well im after something really different and i have always thought that it would be great to own one as i find them fascinating.. Any suggestions on what type ?? and tips or ideas ??? and yeah i may have a little fear but im pretty sure...

sometime within the next few months i plan to get a snake or python, unfortunately i do not know very much, i plan on doing some sort of course or program as i want to be the best snake/python owner i can be, but i need information, any suggestions for an ideal snake? preferably something more...

I haven't posted here is ages but I desperately need some awesome help from you guys and gals! I have a 2 yr old murray darling carpet snake but until now she's been a good feeder. I fed her a weaner as I usually do every 10 days, but I noticed she'd spat the rat out 1 day later, when I...

looking for a very placid inland carpet for a friends first snake, preferebly round yearling age but will consider offers. please fone 0431544150. cheers chris