a quick question

[bam_bam]

hey all for any one that didnt knowi own a 2 yr old 5 and a half ft female darwin carpet python iv recently just bought a 4 ft male cape york and my cousin tells me theres a chance they could breed any ideas or comments on this ?????

[Nagraj]

Yes, don't allow it to happen.
JMO.

[ad]

Your pythons are too young - they are not of the same sub-species.
Forget it - try again next season and match more suitable partners.

[Slateman]

Yes It is possible to happen. I have my first clutch from 2 y old female. It is unlikely, but can happen.
I would keep them separate to avoid this.

[bam_bam]

why shoud i avoid them breeding?

[southy]

its like breeding a BHP and a woma, not the same python species

[bam_bam]

so whats the danger?

[bam_bam]

a deformed mutant baby python ?

[southy]

no, at that age complications can occur and even death of the eggs and the female. not worth thr risk, and also alot of people dont like mongrel snakes, meaning cross breeding

[bam_bam]

so if i wait to they are older i might be successful? iv never heard or seena darwin x cape york

[southy]

yeah possibily

[bam_bam]

cool was more i didnt want to build another reptile enclosure i just finished a 6 footer i wanted a break lol do u think they would not go humpy hump for atleast 1 month if i housed them together?

[Rennie]

The reason you've never heard of them is because most people like to keep the blood pure not cross bred.

[southy]

would you not go humpy hump or at least try to if you where housed with a female for a month, wouldn't try it if i were you

[Greebo]

In some states, cross-breding is a breach of license conditions.