Scrub Pythons

[Joemal]

Ok this is just my opinion only ......I believe the best Scrub to own is the one with attitude .For starters you know where you stand with it so none of this "but he/she was sooooo placid i just don't know why it turned on me ". I know of a guy that used his super placid Scrub in demos then one day out of the blue it turned on him and he copped a nasty bite to the head .Yes as with me i would love a "placid "scrub but in saying that i would never part with my nasty girl .I have copped countless bites from her and many many near misses but atleast i know what to expect when around her .To the people with placid Scrubs i congratulate you on getting a good one but don't be lulled into a false sense of security .

 

[Moreliavridis]

I totally agree. I always treated scrubbies the same way as elapids, i.e. with the same level of respect.

Couldn't be put any better.

 

[-Peter]

I totally agree. I always treated scrubbies the same way as elapids, i.e. with the same level of respect.

When I get to handle a 20kg elapid I will think about treating them the same, until then I'll treat them like a chainsaw.

 

[Ned_fisch]

I've never used a chainsaw.. should I be worried now? :/

 

[-Peter]

ooh yeah, an old GF's ex basically had his face flayed in a chainsaw accident up near Cairns years ago. Had to drive from the farm to Cairns Base Hospital with his head wrapped in a towel holding his face on. She didnt know how to drive so he drove. She panicked so much he hit her across the face breaking her jaw due to an unfortuate bump in the road. Apart from the jaw a scrubby could inflict the same type of injury.
In a scubbie related incident someone had their forearm flayed by a large scrubby on the Central Coast several years back.

BTW. the thought of handling a 20kg elapid makes me all goosebumpy.

 

[Ned_fisch]

Wow.. I see why you relate them both, but I know a lot people would think that's unbelievable..

It's one of those things that you think will never happen, but has every possibility to happen.

 

[Nighthawk]

And that's why I'm glad you need a specialist Class 3 license for them here in SA.

 

[snakelady96]

Can someone from NSW or SA please explain what the class license are and what you can and cant have on each? Just curious..

 

[abnrmal91]

Environment & Heritage | Getting an animal keeper's licence to keep reptiles

That should explain the system.

 

[waruikazi]

BTW. the thought of handling a 20kg elapid makes me all goosebumpy.

Kinda turns me on...

 

[snakelady96]

Environment & Heritage | Getting an animal keeper's licence to keep reptiles

That should explain the system.

Thanks

 

[starr9]

I think we need more pics of some ppls scrub pythons!!!!

 

[Bel03]

That question has been asked few times before ...... don't hold your breath for answer.

I read in another thread that snakelady says she has kept snakes for the past 15yrs, & she mentioned this was since the age of 11.......so im guessing she is about my age, 26-27???

 

[Jeffa]

I read in another thread that snakelady says she has kept snakes for the past 15yrs, & she mentioned this was since the age of 11.......so im guessing she is about my age, 26-27???

A couple of times people want to know the age of snakelady, why is this?
Perhaps people are all ready to grab their pitchforks and linchmob if she turns out to be a minor with a couple of scrub pythons?
No offence to anyone but can someone let me know why we need to know her age? Maybe I am missing something?

 

[BarneyandScrub]

should i have a scrub?

just thought i would throw this in. and i know its probably going to upset a few people. i am 21 years old and own 8 year old female scrub python. i got her of someone who did not look after the snake properly didnt feed her right and kept her in a pillow case. i havent had her for the 8 years i have had her for 3 and half years. she is 3.5 meters long has never bitten me (well got her teeth in) and quite tame to handle......... but she has tried to bite me a couple of times on one occasion she actually hit me on the side of the head i was lucky enough she didnt sink her teeth in. in saying this i havent done anything i would say is stupid (put it around my neck, feed it by hand, or handle it by myself.) apart from owning a python that can cause serious injury or kill you at such a young age.

sorry for the big story. would like to hear peoples opinions good and bad

 

[getarealdog]

This is my girl from Uncle Roy Pails. Not bad in her cage, always switched on for food but is pretty good once out of her cage. She's around 9/10 foot now.

 

[Scleropages]

Cute scrubby.... I can't wait until my eggs hatch...

 

[Joemal]

12ft of attitude but if i had the room i would have a few more .Unreal but unpredictable snake to own .

 

[BarneyandScrub]

my girl
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[Joemal]

my girl
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Where .Your pics didn't come up .