Hello, I wonder whether there is any "glossary" or "dictionary" that would explain all the terms which snake lovers (including you in this forum) use?
I stumbled across terms such as
herpetologist (which reminded me of lip herpes, those 'cold sores')
and I still don't understand the...
I got my 4 new snakes - and they are huge! They are two pairs, one pair of Bredli and one pair of Murray Darlings, between 5 and 8 years old, and really big. I have got two fully equipped enclosures, about 5 feet (150cm) high and 2-3 feet wide and deep, and two water tanks, about 4 feet wide...
Species Common Name
murray darling pythons (inland carpet python)
Age
hatchies
Length
small
Quantity Available
12
Bred By
me
General Description
nice quiet pythons great colours
Location
cessnock
Willing to Freight?
at buyers expense
Contact Details
Ian 0499789099
Dave...
Hi Guys no doubt most of you have heard that/had a chance to review the DSE's recently released RIS (Regulatory Impact Statement). It is a utter disappointment that the submissions for new gecko species: Nephrurus wheeleri, Oedura filicipoda, Saltuarius cornutus and Carphodactylus laevis have...
Species Common Name
Age 5 weeks - hatched early March
Length small - hatchlings
Quantity Available several
Bred By myself
General Description Hatchling murray darling carpet pythons from placid parents. Quality hatchlings, feeding on pinkie mice.
Location Chuwar - near Ipswich...
Species Common Name
murray darling carpet, morelia spilota metcalfi, inland carpet python
Age
2 years old
Length
roughly 1.7 meters
Quantity Available
01
Bred By
unknoun
General Description
healthy snake is docile handles well never bitten, eats well on rats, sheds fine, need to...
hey everyone i have finally made an account on here !!
im a nineteen year old who has a seven foot long Murray darling carpet curtsy of my sister
i live in mount isa and will be getting a breeding pair of murray darlings or a breeding pair in general as i want to improve my skills and...
after males only 8ft+ diamonds ,coastal,atherton jungle,inland carpet willing to pay for and pay for freight for right animal pm me or call 0755310191 thanks darren
Jungle Python morphs? First snake.
Ok so I've studied an awful lot and have finally decided on my first snake a Jungle python mainly for size and they look pretty.
the problem I'm having is finding out what the actual jungles look like and not Jags or X's (still not 100% sure what a jag is)...
Hey all, not too worried but just checking its not actually a problem... I live in newcastle nsw and lately with the weather my humidity levels won't drop below 60% at night and 70% during the day. even with a fan in the room. I know that in a few weeks the weather will dry out as it gets colder...
As of the 29th January 2013, I past my ten year mark as a member of this great site.
Hasn't that gone quick. I have learn't a lot from this site in those years and still learnng.
Pines
I got myself a late Christmas present today, a little MD
It has no name yet, unsexed...if anyone has any suggestions let me know!
Also feel free to post any pics of your babies (:
(iphone quality photos ): )
In my time here, I've noticed a LOT of picture threads that only target specific snake species. That makes it hard for people like me with less common snakes (Cape York carpet etc) to post up pics without starting a new thread each time.
Plus I want to see anything and everything that you guys...
Hey all,
I was thinking of getting a snake. But I don't know what is a good first snake?
Just a few questions that's all.
whats a good first snake to get?
how many times would I feed it? and what do I feed it?
what type of enclosure?
Heat and lighting requirements.
and stuff like that.
Thanks
My name is Grant and i have been a lover of snakes since a young age, i even remember venturing to the local bushland and trying to find a snake i could take home and keep as a pet. Lol
Anyway, I am really interested in the Albino Darwin but it may not be the best for a first timer.
Might be...
i don't have a snake i only recently applied for my permit online (qld) i have an old 5' aquarium and now i am looking for a snake i'm leaning towards jungles for the right price, or inland carpet python...heard the are very good for newbies (thats me)
so is there a classified section here...
Species Common Name
MD Carpet
Age
2.5 years
Length
Quantity Available
1
Bred By
Reptile City SA
General Description
Reddish coloured MD, handles very well and eating weaner rats weekly. Probably the nicest coloured of the MDs I've kept but downsizing collection. Bought as a male but...
I have finally decided after weeks and weeks of research that I will be getting (fingers crossed) a Inland Carpet Python (Morelia spilota metcalfei). I will begin building my cage over the weekend. If anyone knows of breeders or sellers on the Gold Coast or in South East Queensland/North Coast...
Hey all,
i just went and checked on my reptiles as its been 3 days since I've been home! I lifted my MD hide and they both were in there! The boy laying on top of a very coiled female! Turns out she was coiled around a nice pile of eggs! Wooohooo
now it's my first time lucky with breeding and...
Newly fitted out enclosures (built by Snake Whisperer). Temporary climbing set-up for the MD while I get a background wall built. And thanks to my woma who decided to poop 10min after being put into the new enclsoure.
My Inland Carpet Python Churchill, whom I lost on Sunday the 21st has finally popped up out of nowhere after a terrible 10 days. Very glad to get him back, and he is now happily in his 3rd (and now secure) 3ft tank. This little guy has escaped twice now with no clue as to how. Perhaps Houdini...
Does anybody know of an snake breeders in cairns, im looking to get a hatchy, of either a Jungle, Black headed python or Childrens. It seems that cairns is in a real draught of breeders, and the more I read about buying from pet shops the more im going off the idea, So please please help if you can
Species Common Name Murray Darling Carpet Python
Age Nearly 2yrs
Length
Normal for age (not power fed)
Quantity Available 1
Bred By
Kelly (Hawkesbury Reptiles)
General Description
Great feeder and handler...would make great addition to anyones collection
Location
Central Coast...
Here's my 8 month old Murray Darling carpet Churchill, who I'm currently feeding fuzzy rats twice a week and he's growing at an amazing rate.
He's in the tank shown below at the moment (35Lx25Hx21Wcm), but I feel like he would benefit from a larger one. The next size I have unfortunately is...
Hey guys,
We're a little new to this and looking for some experienced advice. We're about to get our first snake and are all set for a Stimsons, with a small enclosure all ready to go. Problem is, depending on who you ask depends on whether or not we're better off getting a...
I am new to reptiles and have my first snake, It is a spotted python 1 meter. I was looking for something a bit bigger but not to big, i just want an idea so i can save up for it. I will probably buy another snake next year.
Species Common Name
Murray darling carpet
Age
yearling
Length
40cm
Quantity Available
1
Bred By
Me
General Description
snappy but calm down when handled often
Location
gold coast
Willing to Freight?
yes
Contact Details
pm
License Number (Required for...
Hey guys, i have a MD who is about 1-2kg and has for the last four months has only eaten weaner rats or fuzzies every few weeks he has shed hasn't go mites he has sufficent heat i have no clue why he won't eat his usual large rats can anyone help me.:( and if it helps he has a female MD in with...
Hello, I'm new on this forum,
I am looking for the different locality of different subspecies of spilota:
(I know the geographical distribution)
-Cheynei (Jungle) : Palmerston (Atherton,Tully,Mission Beach, Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mossman, Daintree, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown, Cape York...
Since we have threads for all the other types of carpets, why not this niche of beautiful animals. I know a few people here have them already so go ahead and show them off.
so i got my 15 month old jungle python out today, hands was clean and i havent handled or fed any of my other reptiles. so i get him out, got a few strikes but that wasn't a problem but after having him out for about 5 minutes he bit me then coiled around my arm again, this time it was over 20...
Species Common Name
inland carpet
Age Adult
Length 4ft
Quantity Available 1
Bred By
General Description
Male inland carpet can be a little snappy when hungry other thhen that Handles well timber enclosure 3ft by 3ft high glass front MSG for pictures
Location
glenmore park...
Scientific Name
Morelia Spilota Metcalfi
Common Name
Murray Darling Carpet python
Age Approx 18 months
*** Male
Size 4and 1/2 ft
Quantity Available 1
Willing to Trade For Rodents, BHP, Adult female diamond
Bred By
General Description fantastic eater and is currently feeding on...
Please can anyone tell me if they are aware of reports of Murray Darling carpet pythons as far east as towns in the Blue Mountains?
Specifically, I am following up on anecdotal reports of MDs in Bathurst. Similarly I have heard reports of Diamond pythons in the same location, with the...
:) Price: $100 - cheaper if you want more than one
Species: Murray Darling inland carpet python - hatchlings
***: Popped, but require probing when older to confirm ***.
Species Common Name Murray Darling [inland] pythons - M. s. metcalfei
Age Hatched 9/2/12
Quantity...
Species Common Name
Morelia Spilota Metcalfi - Murray Darling Carpet Python
Age
Approx 18 months
Length
2 1/2 ft
Quantity Available
1
Bred By
General Description
Gorgeous boy I've affectionately named "Russell". There are some pics on my profile of him (just before he shed) but the...
Looking to buy a Female Murray Darling (Morelia Spilota Metcalfei) about a year old..
MUST feed and handle well..
I will pay all freight cost if any has any female MD's for sale..
After some adultish murray darlings...
Around 1.5 year old mark or more.
I'm looking for some nice patterns, but temperament more.
May be willing to trade some Jungle's for them and a cash adjustment maybe my loss your gain... nice colours bad moods.
Black blacks and yellow yellows.
Don't...
Hey guys,
One of my Jungles went into shed last week, her eyes cleared up 2-3 days ago, this morning when I checked on her she looked exactly how I would expect freshly shed (nice and shiny with no milkiness, vibrant colours etc).
I checked her enclosure thoroughly and I can guarantee there is...
Hey guys just wondering if anyone on here is from Gosford area who can probe my bredli hatchie (3 months old) and my 2 Murray darling carpet pythons (2 years old) if you can do it for free it would be much appreciated but if you want money that will be fine or how much does it cost at a vet...
Hey guys just wondering if anyone on here is from Gosford area who can probe my bredli hatchie (3 months old) and my 2 Murray darling carpet pythons (2 years old) if you can do it for free it would be much appreciated but if you want money that will be fine. Please PM me :)
Cheers Jordan
Hey guys just wondering if anyone on here is from Gosford area who can probe my bredli hatchie (3 months old) and my 2 Murray darling carpet pythons (3 years old) if you can do it for free it would be much appreciated but if you want some money that will be fine aswell :) Cheers Jordan
Hey guys just wondering if anyone on here is from Gosford area who can probe my bredli hatchie (3 months old) and my 2 Murray darling carpet pythons (3 years old) if you can do it for free it would be much appreciated but if you want some money that will be fine aswell :)
Hey guys
I'm sorry if those who read this know what this is any think I'm being ignorant - I'd just rather ask some advise before I head straight to the vet.
I have a 2yr old Murray Darling Carpet python who makes a hissing/huffing sound when he exhales whilst costricting something (whether it...