Coastal Carpets

[sobrien]

Hey guys, :lol:
I need some advice, I am about to get a coastal carpet python (yearling)and was wondering, should the cage be taller rather than longer? I am about to get a custom one from the herp shop that is 100 high x 100 wide x 50 deep. Is this ok? Also does anyone know a good care sheet or anything that special that I need to know.
thanks :shock: 8)

 

[Nicole]

Coastals do like to climb, so an arboreal enclosure is the go.
100 x 100 x 50 is a minimum requirement according to John Weigel's book, Care of Australian Native Reps in Captivity... check it out as a good starting point.

Are you getting a hatchling? If so, a critter cage will do nicely for up to 12 months.

 

[saikrett]

I find it easier to make my own cages, If you have the time!
that way i can build it so fit a certain area.
my y10 Major woodwook job was a three teir snake cage, about1.6m tall.
i did some research afterward and i would end up paying about $550 for a cage that cost me about $80-100

where are you getting your coastal from and does he have any left?

 

[sobrien]

I'm getting a yearling but want to have a cage that I do not need to replace. Also I'm thirteen and my dad isn't really capable of Making one. ( i will when i'm older)

 

[Guest]

I am only 13 too and I make snake cages.It isn't very hard.

 

[Guest]

I just go to garage sales and buy cabinents with sliding glass doors for like $20. Then put the furnishings, then put ventilation in,a light and light guard then a thermostat and theres a snake cage.



(He's getting better-Greebo)

 

[sobrien]

Thanx brendan,
I am actually going to do that for a avary type outdoor enclosure for my beardie. I'll start by doing that.

 

[Greebo]

When you pick up your snake,ask the breeder for a care sheet.
Most good breeders will be happy to give you one and answer any questions you might have.

 

[Alexahnder]

another thing you can use as short term cages are plastic storage boexes with the lid replaced with flyscreen mesh. (i'm 13 too)

 

[sobrien]

In answer to saikrett question I am probabally gettting it from a man in Melbourne named Russel Grant. For his number go here;
http://www.smuggled.com/herdea1.htm