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03-Oct-06, 08:37 PM
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 G'Day All, I am wondering what ya'll think about keeping a childrens python as my first snake. I currently have a gorgeous beardie and he's 2 years old now! could i get some advice about the difference in enclosure and lighting for snakes.  |
03-Oct-06, 08:41 PM
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Welcome to the site. My suggestion would be a stimmie, but I'm bias. You will need to start them out in a click clack, with a few hides, a small water bowl and a small heat mat. Well thats the basics covered.
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03-Oct-06, 09:15 PM
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gday spike, welcome to the site. they seem to be a popular choice; small, fairly docile, not too hard to get eatin etc. i prefer carpets but they can be twice the size but still feature most of the same easy starting traits. as shelby said, theyre ur basics
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03-Oct-06, 09:41 PM
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Welcome Spike.
Start of with what you feel comfortable with, can afford to keep and also think about the size it will grow too. Our first snake was a Childreni, we then got a coastal, bredli, childreni, diamond, diamond, 2 more childreni's.
A little enclosure will hold a click clack and comfortably house a hatchy.
Hope your choice is not too hard.
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03-Oct-06, 09:43 PM
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I know it sounds dumb, but whats a click clack! talk about a newby
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03-Oct-06, 09:49 PM
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Tupperware, with locking latches on the side.
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03-Oct-06, 09:52 PM
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My first snake was a blonde spotted python and she was and still is great and a joy to handle.
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03-Oct-06, 09:57 PM
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The childreni sp are a good starter snake IMO. Maybe a blonde mac would be good for you.
P.S you stole my site name, i wasnt allowed to register as Spike 
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03-Oct-06, 10:03 PM
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Thanks what a great site this is, and thanks to all that have replied so far, There are heaps of beautiful snakes to choose from but i think i'll start with one that dosn't get so big. I know i'll get more after my first one |
03-Oct-06, 10:07 PM
| | |  sorry MRSpike, can anyone help out with breeders from around Newcastle or Central coast
or maybe just good breeders who will freight. Thanks |
03-Oct-06, 10:37 PM
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try bigguy from here thats who i got my mac off and she is great she has never bitter us or even tried to and she's a great little feeder too.......... all the best and welcome to APS hope you enjoy your stay
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03-Oct-06, 10:51 PM
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Children's pythons are a very forgiving species of reptiles.
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03-Oct-06, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by shelby Welcome to the site. My suggestion would be a stimmie, but I'm bias. You will need to start them out in a click clack, with a few hides, a small water bowl and a small heat mat. Well thats the basics covered.
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04-Oct-06, 07:34 AM
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my first 2 snakes are childreni's then as soon as i get my new licence ill be picking up a bredli then 2 more childreni's, they are awesome snakes
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04-Oct-06, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by snakeeyes my first 2 snakes are childreni's then as soon as i get my new licence ill be picking up a bredli then 2 more childreni's, they are awesome snakes | Ahhhhhh... Can you ever stop at one? It's like a bag of chips really.... But no...can't just try one flavour... go for them all... :-P
I started, and still have, a beautiful Spotted Python named Peyote... Im a freshie at this... But wouldn't have it any other way. She's a fantastic eater, and quite the entertainer too (for some strange reason).
Good luck...
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