Diamond info?

[Jackrabbit]

I am getting a Diaomnd for my next snake.

I have been looking for a book on keeping them but can't find any on the sites of the sponsors here at APS.

Is there a book on keeping Diamond Pythons? I thought there used to be some care sheets on here but I can't find them. I have been trawling the threads here looking for information but don't want to have to keep coming back each time I have a simple question or idea.

Thanks
Rick

 

[notechistiger]

There's no difference between a diamond and any other Morelia, except have a vertical enclosure (to get a colder cool end) and temperature requirements. There's a thread which goes into that on here. It was called "My experience with DPS". Have a search for it, it was a great read for diamond owners.

 

[gelusmuse]

The forum mentioned above is:
http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/australian-snakes/my-experiences-with-dps-65233
Also see:
http://www.mark.org.au/pages/cs_diamondpython.htm

 

[notechistiger]

Ah, thanks gelusmuse.

 

[Aslan]

Notechis - ...as far as books go, I would always recommend "Keeping & Breeding Australian Pythons" edited by Mike Swan. It covers all Australian Pythons, Diamonds included. Great book, about $50. You can get it from the Herp Shop.

 

[notechistiger]

I borrowed it from a friend. It's excellent. Definitely a recommended read for python owners.

 

[Hoon84]

Notechis - ...as far as books go, I would always recommend "Keeping & Breeding Australian Pythons" edited by Mike Swan. It covers all Australian Pythons, Diamonds included. Great book, about $50. You can get it from the Herp Shop.

http://wehaveitall.com.au/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=857 Keeping http://www.wehaveitall.com.au.....Keeping and Bredding Australian Pythons....$39.95
Cheapest I've found it!!!!

 

[gelusmuse]

http://wehaveitall.com.au/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=857 Keeping http://www.wehaveitall.com.au.....Keeping and Bredding Australian Pythons....$39.95
Cheapest I've found it!!!!

I got my from the Herp Shop a week ago. It is still well worth $50!