Good starter python

[RedEyeGirl]

Hi all,
i was wondering what would be a good starter python and answer the questions


What tank size ?
what temperature?
shoul i feed rats or mice or any other food source?
and should the food be live?


Thanks to all that help

[Chris89]

This topic has been covered many times before, the search function should be able to answer all of your questions.

1. Depends on what you're looking for in the snakes colours, and what size you think you'd feel comfortable with the snake at adult size.

2. The general rule of thumb is the enclosure should be at a minimum half the length of the adult snake, You can keep hatchlings to yearlings in click clack set ups.

3. Generally: Cool End: 26ºc - 28ºc Hot End: 32ºc

4. Depending on the size and age of the snake (the breeder) will be able to tell/show you what the snake in question is being fed.

5. Live Feeding in Australia is illegal, so no. Always freshly killed, or thawed out.

[DanTheReptileMan]

Iv just got my 1st snake a few days ago and shes a beauty!
shes a coastal carpet python
really good temperament
spotteds and childrens pythons are a good choice also as they dont get so big
if you want something bigger then diamonds and bredli's are also good. If you dont have a tight budget there aslo black headed pythons.

for a start when they are small, you keep them in a small click-clack container, iv got mine in a 10litre one, as they feel more secure and less vulnerable being so small
when they are so small you feed them on small pinkie mice and slowly increase the size as they grow.
and you feed them frozen (dead, and thawed out) as it is illegal to feed them live.
you need a temperature gradient so it is around 30 degrees on one side and around 25 on the other so the snake can regulate its temperature.
Hope this helps.
good luck!

[Chris89]

I'll give you an example of when I got my first python:

The first python that I got was a 4 week old Stimson Python:



Stimson Pythons grow to 1m max in length, come in a variety of colours and are generally well priced depending on where you buy, they're hardy and easy to look after.

Basic Hatchling Click Clack Set Up: ( general things you'll need )



Click Clack 10 - 20L : Price Between $10 - $20 (depends where you shop) You will need to put holes in the click clack for ventilation ( I used a soldering iron)
Heat Mat: Small - Medium Sized depending where you get it from: Price $40 at a guess
Substrate: Paper Towel or Newspaper works fine
Hides - I have 2 hides in the click clack set up
Small Water Dish
Branches

Picture of an Adult Female Stimson Python I have, she is 95cm in length:



Adult Stimson Python Enclosure: (this is what my Stimsons have)



Enclosure Size: 900x600x600 (length x width x height)
Glass Lock
Ceramic Heat Emitter
Light Cage Cover
Thermostat
Thermometer
Decent Sized Water Bowl
Hide Rocks
Large Branch
Large Log
Fake Plants
Paper Towel as the substrate

Each species of snakes have different requirements for their care, so it'd be best to do some research, find what species of snake you would like to keep and then go from there.

Cheers,

Chris

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[RedEyeGirl]

Thaks guys,
now that is covered where is the best place to buy them from, and somewhere in sutherland ,engadine or maybe liverpool or some thing. Maybe if im lucky i can get to gosford.