I have an opportunity to get a pair of Darwin Carpets, I just wanted to know are they generally an aggressive snake. I'm in experienced and the last thing I want is to have a snake or snakes that are very aggressive. The Darwins will be Hatchies.
darwins are a great snake, they are a under rated python in australian collections. They are good looking animals that are fine to handle as adults, nice colours and are cheap,
The max i have seen hatchys for is 250 each with most being around the 150 - 200 mark.
they have got a reputation for being snappy but like most snakes will settle down in time.i've got some young ones that will have a go at anything but they should settle down.
Congrats They are a nice snake to keep, they can be bitey that's true as that's just their nature, just spend time with them and take them out and handle them 3 times a week, not after feeding though (you can use a small hook) since you are getting hatchies you should be able to get them use to you with not much drama Good luck and Enjoy!
Joel
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They are like all pythons, some are good handlers and some are snappy. I have a 7t Male Darwin that my kids can handle. They are one of the best looking pythons in my opinion.
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They have been very "underrated", but i think they are quicky becoming the flavour of the month, and i think the new Darwin Morphs will futher high light them, even normal wild types
__________________ [9:34:59] dpeica: if snakes were meant to be held they'd have handles.
They are a nice snake to keep, they can be bitey that's true as that's just their nature, just spend time with them and take them out and handle them 3 times a week, not after feeding though (you can use a small hook) since you are getting hatchies you should be able to get them use to you with not much drama
Good luck and Enjoy!
