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27-Jan-08, 08:44 PM
| | Regular Member | Join Date: Jan-08 Location: sth east melb Gender:  | | |  new to snakes (diamond python)
G'day all.. I am new to owning a snake we have brought ourselves a diamond python about 12 months old. Can anybody out there tell me if there is anything to be careful of.
Also does she need to be in hibernation at all if we are not going to breed her?
Would it be o.k to take a branch of the tree outside to put into her enclosure?
Can a male and female live happily in the one enclosure? 
Any info would be great. I want her to live a long and healthy life.
Thanks to all.. |
27-Jan-08, 09:11 PM
| | Regular Member | Join Date: Jan-08 Location: sth east melb Gender: | | | | Yeah thanks dansfish4tea better be careful then.... |
27-Jan-08, 09:27 PM
|  | Subscriber | Join Date: Sep-06 Location: Brissy, QLD Age/Gender: 23  | | | | If you aren't planning on breeding, it's probably not best to keep the male and female together, especially considering it is usually frowned upon to keep any snakes together anyway.
As far as the tree branch is concerned, as long as you treat it properly it should be fine. You can treat it by soaking in water for a few days, to kill bugs etc. Some people use a weak bleach/water solution. Also hit it with a spray of Top Of Descent if you're still concerned. It's good to have a can of Top of Decent around in case your snakes get mites. It can be sprayed in the enclosure with the snake inside, just remove the water bowl.
In general the diamond pythons like cooler temperatures than other pythons, so having a styrofoam box for one of their hides is a good idea, as well as a low-wattage heat source to not overheat them. I have read that overheating can lead to stress and early death in diamonds, but I have not had the personal experience. They can have a good basking spot, as long as they have a cool area to retreat to. As far as I know, hibernating is not necessary if you aren't planning on breeding.
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28-Jan-08, 08:44 AM
| | Regular Member | Join Date: Jan-08 Location: sth east melb Gender: | | | | Thanks guys you have been very helpful. When i get her home and her enclosure finished i will be sure to share some photos with you all. (If I can figure out how to do it ) |
28-Jan-08, 11:36 AM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: Aug-06 Location: Hallowed Hills | | | | I would brumate (hibernate)her regardless.
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