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06-Apr-08, 08:39 PM
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Hi guys, i am looking at getting a python in the near future and currently just researching at the moment. I am thinking of getting into breeding and have a few questions. Which would be the best pythons to start with? Should i start with hatchlings or try and find a breeding pair? Do i need 2 tanks and keep male and female seperate or keep them together and what size would i need?
Thanks scott
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06-Apr-08, 08:41 PM
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Personally, i would get a couple of hatchies and learn as they grow, once they are ready to breed you should have a fair amount of general knowledge.
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06-Apr-08, 08:44 PM
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Best to start off with a hatchling mate. God forbid you buy an adult pair, breed them and then have no idea how to look after a hatchling, let alone twenty of them. 
Best to keep all snakes separate to avoid risks including spread of disease, difficulties during feeding time, and of course one eating the other. Size of cage required depends on species of snake.
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06-Apr-08, 08:45 PM
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Hi Scott,
Always kepp them in seperate enclosures. As for the size it depends on what type of python you choose. The rest is your own taste. Do you want something small like a Stimme, Spotted or Childrens (about a Meter)? Or do you want to get a mid range Diamond, Bredli (2 meters)? Or go all out big with an Olive (4 meters plus)?
Cheers Andy.
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06-Apr-08, 08:47 PM
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Id start with hatchies. Yes, get two tanks & keep them seperate. Id start with either Childrens or Spotted Pythons.
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06-Apr-08, 08:54 PM
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id get some that are about 1 yr old as they are good eaters tame and not to big to handle and another yr and you'll be able to mate them and you will have a years experience with them
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06-Apr-08, 08:59 PM
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Antaresia are great as pets, but a bit tricky for a first breeding pair. I'll second what others have said and advise you to start with hatchlings, so you can see what they are like. Also, read Doc Rock's articles on the SXR site about breeding pythons.
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06-Apr-08, 09:13 PM
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Hi guys, we are swinging towards jungles at the moment. is this a good idea for first snakes, are they easy to breed. What size tank would be best.
thanks scott
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06-Apr-08, 09:19 PM
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dunno about size i think jungles themselves range from 4 - 6 foot? dunno bout keeping em but i do know they have a reputation of being bitey so u gotta be willing to cop a fair few bites
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06-Apr-08, 09:30 PM
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yearling carpets are great starter snakes
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06-Apr-08, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenshin  yearling carpets are great starter snakes | maybe u can get 2 yearlings or sub adults or w/e and a hatchie... that way u get experience with both and dont have to wait so long to breed... just a thought
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06-Apr-08, 10:06 PM
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I totally agree with what Jen previously stated and I would lean towards any of the carpet varieties as they are hardy and don't grow excessively large requiring larger enclosures. House each separately for the reasons previously stated but also because when you decide to breed they be too acustomed to each other as this could make them reluctant to copulate. An adult carpet can be comfortably housed in a 'tank' about 1200 x 600 x 600 (LxWxH).
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