Bart70
Well-Known Member
Hi,
After being a lurker for some time I thought it was about time I registered and formally became part of the forum.
We live in Port Macquarie, and have developed a love of pythons since a neighbor (some years ago when we lived down south) acquired a diamond python. Our (then) four year old who loves anything reptile took a liking and they both grew very fond of each other - he spent many hours handling this python without fear and showed much interest and affection. We always said we would get a python when the time was right.
A few years have passed, our 4 year old is now 10 and has a younger sister who also loves snakes. We have spent the last few years casually researching, and recently purchased an enclosure from a local enthusiast who was upgrading.
We have taken opportunities to view and handle snakes where possible (fell in love with a beautifully placid coastal hatchy in Canberra recently) - we are now getting closer to making the decision to bring a python into the family.
We are about to apply for our NSW license, and will be looking into completing the final setup on our enclosure and test running it empty so we know all will be well when we find the "one" that will be for us. We were originally thinking a Murray Darling, then swayed towards Coastals, but also have a bit of a thing for the color/pattern on the Bredli. After we have some experience and down the track a bit we would love to look into an Albino Darwin.....but one step at a time for now. Out of the 3 carpet breeds above, I am certain we will not be disappointed as a first snake.
So that is a little bit about us.....we are looking forward to an enjoyable journey into the reptile world.
Cheers,
Bart.
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After being a lurker for some time I thought it was about time I registered and formally became part of the forum.
We live in Port Macquarie, and have developed a love of pythons since a neighbor (some years ago when we lived down south) acquired a diamond python. Our (then) four year old who loves anything reptile took a liking and they both grew very fond of each other - he spent many hours handling this python without fear and showed much interest and affection. We always said we would get a python when the time was right.
A few years have passed, our 4 year old is now 10 and has a younger sister who also loves snakes. We have spent the last few years casually researching, and recently purchased an enclosure from a local enthusiast who was upgrading.
We have taken opportunities to view and handle snakes where possible (fell in love with a beautifully placid coastal hatchy in Canberra recently) - we are now getting closer to making the decision to bring a python into the family.
We are about to apply for our NSW license, and will be looking into completing the final setup on our enclosure and test running it empty so we know all will be well when we find the "one" that will be for us. We were originally thinking a Murray Darling, then swayed towards Coastals, but also have a bit of a thing for the color/pattern on the Bredli. After we have some experience and down the track a bit we would love to look into an Albino Darwin.....but one step at a time for now. Out of the 3 carpet breeds above, I am certain we will not be disappointed as a first snake.
So that is a little bit about us.....we are looking forward to an enjoyable journey into the reptile world.
Cheers,
Bart.
.
you can't go wrong with any of the abovementioned pythons. I'm in Kempsey and you may/may not know but the nearest herp vet is in Camden Haven, Gavin is terrific should you ever need him 
