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    Snakes

    I was out at a reptile shop the other day looking for a breeding partner for my carpet python and i saw another guy in the store with a helmet. Got me thinking. People that ride bikes are tapped in the head, and so are people that own reptiles, so i was wondering if anyone on here had any.

    Maybe any other unusual pets too.

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    I have always wanted to have a snake as a pat be pretty cool
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    yeah they are great.

    during summer they only need to be fed once every 7-10 days. during winter its not uncommon for them to go months without feeding at all.

    that and they make a great lounge room attraction. you just need to be wary that some people are not fans and freaking them out isnt a great idea.

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    snakegirl has a couple believe it or not....

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    Yeah I have a bit of a collection
    2 carpet pythons
    2 black headed pythons
    11 Stimpsons Pythons

    Have had clutches of eggs for 3 years now, with about 50 hatched so far.

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    I have a 2yr SW Carpet Python

    Are you are reptile trader CaptCrash?

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    Can anyone post up some links going over the basics of snake care? I've always wanted one but never known where to start.
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    My son would like to talk to you all abut how to convince his mother snakes are cool . Ain't gunna happen me thinks.
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    I have a SW Carpet, she'd be around 3 years old methinks.. I'll be looking to breed her in the next few years. I've had her since she was a hatchling and there's several photos of her throughout PSB. She's even been to parties!

    I'm also looking at getting some more reptiles soon, probably monitors.

    Polony, they're a very rewarding pet. Here's a good WA reptile forum, and here are some good care sheets for different reptiles.. Happy hunting




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    Out of curiosity do you find your snakes have lots of personality? Are they active pets?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crimson View Post
    Out of curiosity do you find your snakes have lots of personality? Are they active pets?
    all depends what you mean by personality. you can certainly see different temperaments in snakes.

    some may argue with me, but i dont think snakes particularly enjoy being handled in the way a dog likes affection. some will be happy with it and climb over you and not show any signs of distress at all. others however will never be great handlers and will be snappy for ever. others still will change temperaments over time.

    i have been lucky enough to have one that is a great handler, but i tend not to over do it too much. believe it or not, snakes can get stressed, and over handling is believed by some to cause it if the snake is not particularly fond of it.

    as far as them being active, it can vary from individual to individual.

    Carpets are arboreal so tend to be on display a little more cos they climb in the enclosure, where stimsons are terrestrial, so will tend to spend more time in a hide box on the ground.

    others with more experience may be able to answer better than that though.

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    thread needs lots of pics!
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    have a stimpson. just a youngen at about 18month old.
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    how do people feel about their snakes being out and about? i told off a friend a few months ago who took a snake to the pub and it was used as a prop on stage. my feeling was that the drums and vibrations etc would stress it. and doesn't the permit basicly say snake must stay at home (and out of bedrooms) unless being transported to vet etc?
    just wondering.
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    Anyone of you guys ever taken your pet snakes over your shoulder while on the bike? Pretty sure that'll freak a lotta people on streets.

    Not a big fan of snakes myself, coz I once got bitten by one while I was 8. Was a bit of nasty experience back then.

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    Im doing a snake handling course in August if anyone is interested...not cheap but!

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    I have 3 bearded dragons

    A couple I know has a python of some sort and they each have a Ducati 1098s

    Weird... I think you may have uncovered a trend

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    I have had my stimson python (lisa) for a few years now, would love to get myself a big Olive Python, but i think i would need a dedicated room in the house for it. also looking around for some Green Tree Frogs, but there so hard to find at the moment and bloody expensive. A good forum if your after a bit of info on reptiles is Aussie Pythons & Snakes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by polony View Post
    Can anyone post up some links going over the basics of snake care? I've always wanted one but never known where to start.
    CaptCrash (Darren) says if you want to come over he would be happy to run through what you need, what you need to do, how to care for them etc.

    He has just heated up the room again from their winter break, so will be feeding this Friday night at about 8:30pm, if you are interested you are welcome to come and have a look.

    Just send me a PM for the address.

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    Quote Originally Posted by timmyboy View Post
    I have a 2yr SW Carpet Python

    Are you are reptile trader CaptCrash?
    No he is just an overboard keeper, but wants to get a breeders and traders licence in the future.

    Of which I am not exactly thrilled about

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