morelia spilota spilota

I purchased my first hatchie about 2 and a half weeks ago, and was worried because he refused two feeds. I set up a digital thermometer and found out that my thermostat reading was way off and corrected that problem. Now he still sits in the cold end of his tank all the time. I've literally...

Hi all I live in canberra and just bought my first hatchling diamond python and was wondering whether I should have the heater on 24/7 or turn it off At nights and also what should I do when he is older should I turn it off then and give him less heat I just don't want have a chance of causing...

I have a diamond python that is 2 years old and he will not use my heat rock I bought is there any way of making him use it thanks:?

Hey guys i have a diamond python probably about 6-7 months old and she has stopped eating, it has been about 4 weeks maybe more since she last ate. All the temps are perfect and she isn't stressed. got any tips guys?

Hi everyone, Ive started building my future diamond python a 1200mm (w) x 600mm (d) x 1200mm (h) I will upload pictures tomorrow and show the progress. i will be buying a hatchling - yearling aged python. Im a first time snake owner and first time enclosure builder. However I will be keeping...

Hi guys! Long time no post. Was just wondering if anyone has any good close up photos of different python scales showing all the patterns and colours? In particular I'm after a photo of water python scales or diamond python, but any will do. I'm looking for some inspiration for designing some...

Scientific Name Common Name Age Any Sex Any Size Any Quantity Available 1 Willing to Trade For Striped jungle, any type of jag, diamond python, quality black and white jungle or a het Darwin. Any age, any sex for any of the species I'm interested in. Bred By General...

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Hey, just recently got a Jungle/Diamond Python and it has a nice enclosure with a Ceramic Light at one end and his Cold end has his Plants, Rock Wall etc. I was just wondering what I need to do to make one end Humid. I've searched, and a lot of people say a wet towel over the top will do fine...

Just a quick question. Picking up a enclosure tomorrow but have never setup a place for snakes. So what sort of lights do people use / recommend and what do people suggest for heating. Setup is around 800 x 500 x 1200 (WxDxH) with two screw bulb fittings at top. There is a thermostat not 100%...

Can somebody confirm for me the correct scientific name for Bredli? I have seen it listed as Morelia Bredli, and in other places listed as Morelia Spilota Bredli. Could somebody please confirm for me the correct scientific name? Thanks.....

Hey Guys, I've only fed Kaa twice now both times were fuzzy mice. My problem is do majority of Snakes like to eat in the dark, and in private? Because when I put the mouse in there, he shows no sign of wanting to eat it, but when I leave the room and have the light off he devours it straight...

Every one is different and has there favourites, but for me pythons are just my solid 1st place favourite, I love the personality of lizards and monitors, And I can see the attraction in frogs and turtles, but I was wondering what animal you have a soft spot for if you are a python person.

Hey guys and gals. I'm callan from newcastle, NSW. I'm 19 and just looking at my first snake. Just asking a few questions as im a noob so no hate but tell me if I need help ;) I'm tossing up about a red bredli and a albino python. going more towards a bredli as there are some hatchlings at snake...

Hey Guys I just recently purchased a Jungle/Diamond Python, and on Thursday I fed him a nice Fuzzy. Was just wondering how long I should wait before handling him again? I thought I would at least give it two days, but I'm not quite sure on this. Thanks :)

Species Common Name: Diamond Python Age: At a guess 4 years Length: approximately 2 meters Quantity Available: 1 Bred By: Unknown General Description: He is the most handsome diamond python you will find. He has beautiful little rosettes and a high yellow pattern. He is quite the...

Hey guys, I was just hoping for some advice considering mice vs. rats. I got myself a hatchie Bredli and a juvie Childrens and I was wondering if it's worth starting them on rats, in order to prepare them for adulthood. Ive heard of many people feeding their larger snakes (obviously my Bredli...

Just after some advice :) What breed of python do you think is a good first python? What age should i get one at? I have also been offered a Port Mac python who is 2yo and have been told she is a little flighty but wont bite..she isnt being handled too much at the moment. Will she...

I believe my boy is about to shed, he has faded in colour and is rubbing his nose along the glass enclosure, is this a good sign? Thanks

Since a lot of people seem to have trouble working out sizes needed to comply with the CoP, I've been thinking about making a spreadsheet for people to use for working it out. It could have a list of species to choose from and give the minimum requirements directly. Would people use something...

Hey just thought i would introduce my self, my names Nick and i am very new to keeping snakes. i just bought a stimsons python (windorah locale) three weeks ago, and i thought it would it would be best to join a forum just in case i needed any help. although i am new to snakes i have kept a...

So I'm new to owning snakes and I've done LOTS of research, even took my little guy to the reptile vet less than 24 hours after getting him just to check he was healthy. I've had Earl, my ten month old diamond python, three weeks now. Prior to picking him up he had not been fed in a month...

Hi all so this little guy is being sold on gumtree as a high yellow diamond, but he looks exactly like my bubba that was sold to me as a coastal can someone please ID these for me, will post mine in a separate post thanks :)

hey all, ive got a 2 and a half year old diamond python who hasnt shed for 4 mths, he is still eating every 7-10 days, his enclosure is at a temp of about 24 degrees. any help would be greatly appreciated as i am rather new too all this. cheers :D

Species Common Name Diamond Python Age 3yrs Length 6ft General Description For Sale/Swap - 3yr old Diamond Python Female, ready to breed this season - over 6ft long. She has a very placid nature, no aggression in her at all. Eating Large Adult Rats. Stunning snake. $350 neg OR Swap for a...

Jungle and Diamond for sale! Species Common Name Diamond Python Age 3 years old Length 6ft General Description Gosford Diamond Female - Beautiful Black/White with a nice yellow sheen, nice tight rosettes. She eats and sheds well, has a top notch temperament, great with kids, beginners...

Hi everyone I know ANOTHER heating question. I'm putting together a large enclosure, 5 foot high by 4 foot wide. I have a row of three light fittings above a shelf/branch for my Diamond python. Which type of globe should I use? And what is a ceramic infrared globe? Ive seen them on a couple of...

Species Common Name Diamond Python Age 3yrs Length 6ft Quantity Available 1 Bred By Mother was Legally captured gravid. She is from Wild parents - New gene pool. General Description Diamond Python Female B/W, nice tight rosettes, stunning girl. 3 1/2yrs - Just over 6ft, great...

We're a little concerned with our 3 and 1/2 year old male Diamond, Betty. It's been a month now since he had his last feed, an adult rat which he absolutely devoured. We've never had problems with him feeding and shedding, so this has been a bit of a surprise. He has gotten quite big, the girl...

I'm after a really nice pure black & white diamond python PM if you have anything I may be interested.

Hello everyone, I've recently purchased my first snake, a juvenile Cape York Carpet Python, called Geronimo. I've only had him a week so I haven't bothered him or poked at him though I'm dying to have a hold! I've never owned a snake before but my sister has a beautiful Diamond python, a 2...

Hey guys so i have a 3 months old diamond, and as i was feeding it today i saw like a small ant run around on one of the rocks i have so i squished it with my finger and he died instantly pretty much, was wonder whether it could be a termite, keep in mine i put new branches etc in to her cage...

Species Common Name diamond python Age 3 Length 6 foot Quantity Available 1 Bred By myself General Description high yellow female diamond for sale weighing approx 1350 grams. Handles easy , great feeder in great all round health . Location ingleburn Willing to Freight? No...

My male is about 3years old he still looks healthy and hasnt refused a feed yet and eats every 2-3weeks, my female has started her second shed and ive had her for a couple weeks longer. Their bask spot is at 30-32, he looks dull and spends most of his time in the water bowl apart from basking...

Hi everyone, I'm new here, but saw how helpful everyone is and knew I needed to join! So my new male diamond python will be arriving in several weeks, his picture is attached (i think). He is still young so I won't be cooling him for Winter until at least next year or year after. So I've got...

As my name says I am a real newbie in snake keeping - and I have never had an animal which could stay without food for a few months. So excuse me if I just can't believe it 100 %. If an animal (like any reptile or a bear or a hedgehog etc.) indeed falls into "winter sleep" (or hibernation or...

Hey guys so i got a diamond python recently and she's only around 3months old when i first got her she was coming out of her hide infact barley hiding.. the first time i tried to feed her she didnt eat, left it a week or so second time took it like a fat kid taking cake, waiting another week...

Species Common Name Diamond Python Age hatched Feb 2013 Length juvenile Quantity Available several Bred By myself General Description Come from nice Black & Yellow parents, feeding on fuzzy / hopper mice. Location Richmond NSW Willing to Freight? Only for...

Hello everyone, I have been lurking on these forums for a little bit now and I decided to join. I am currently living in South-East QLD. Now onto the reptiles that I own. So far my collection consists of 2 Bredli pythons 1 Male (Breddy) 1 Female (Tasha, We called her that because when we first...

Hello, My name Alan and I am 15. My Ambition is to start collecting Tarantulas because they are so fascinating. Now, recently I have found a breeder in Australia and I want one so much! Unfortunately, My dad does not like the idea of having a spider because I thinks they are messy and...

Hello All Does anyone know how I go about registering to become a carer/foster 'parent' for injured/in need of a home reptiles? I'd love to be able to do more than just own a snake. I'd like to be able to help out too! My Diamond Python is 8 months old and almost 1 metre long. She is a...

Species Common Name Age 3-4 Length 1.2-2m Quantity Available Pair Bred By General Description Have breeding pair of diamond pythons female is a top quality tri-color select bred for the vibrant colors and contrasts approx 4-5ft great handlers feeds on med rats. Male is 2nd gen wild...

Hi, As the title suggest I'm from northern NSW (Grafton). This is a great site, packed with info for us newcomer's, thanks. Currently I don't have any reptiles but have owned a diamond python, and turtles before. Haven't committed to anything yet but I'm leading toward getting a carpet python...

Species Common Name Age Hatchlings, hatched on the 9th of March. Length 40cm approximately. Quantity Available Numerous, some ready to sell now and more will be ready very soon. Bred By Me General Description I have some diamond python hatchlings that are established feeders and are...

This big girl wanted to sleep in my next door neigbours pot plants. After a quick photo shoot she was relocated back into the bush behind us to find another place to call home. Biggest Diamond Python we have seen here for a few years, very fat and happy snake.

Ive been unable to find a definative answer, so i figured if open it up to you guys! (the experts :P) in say, Antaresia or Morelia do you expect much of a colour change in their lifetime? Cheers!

Hi all, I currently own a coastal Carpet and a diamond python. I went to a freinds house and during our conversation she mentioned her next door neighbour was holding 2 diamond pythons in a plastic tub with no heat no heat source and no venterlation. After me being concered for the safety of...

hey everyone! just wondering what use think the best sand is to use, whatever the stuff is called. and just wondering if the red desert sand is alright to use an wont hurt the snake!!

Just wanted to know your opinion on my newly shed diamond python. I had adjusted the color balance of the pic to make the color very precise. Do you suppose at this age you would be able determine on how it will look like when it becomes an adult. High yellow, black and white.....It is around 2...

Hey Everyone!!! I was just wondering how long i could keep a diamond python in this enclosure for before needing a new one Any help is much appreciated, thank you