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Aussie Pythons and Snakes - Herp Help http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum Questions and answers about reptile related problems. en Thu, 15 May 2008 12:31:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/images/custom/misc/rss.jpg Aussie Pythons and Snakes - Herp Help http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum quick question regarding sperm retention http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/quick-question-regarding-sperm-retention-83172 Thu, 15 May 2008 09:49:42 GMT Have any of you guys documented sperm retention in carpet pythons ...? has any one got any information at all on this subject please help me out here ? im asking as i have a clutch of jungles and one odball that appears Jaguar .. now the last time the female seen the jaguar was oct 06 could this happen after all this time i always thought that new sperm would simply be used and any retained would be disregarded could it survive that length of time in the female ? Any advice will be greatly appreciated Help me out here guys Cheers Steve Have any of you guys documented sperm retention in carpet pythons ...?

has any one got any information at all on this subject please help me out here ?

im asking as i have a clutch of jungles and one odball that appears Jaguar ..

now the last time the female seen the jaguar was oct 06 could this happen after all this time

i always thought that new sperm would simply be used and any retained would be disregarded

could it survive that length of time in the female ?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated

Help me out here guys

Cheers

Steve ]]> Herp Help stevel http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/quick-question-regarding-sperm-retention-83172 feeding http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/feeding-83171 Thu, 15 May 2008 09:45:40 GMT I have two coastal carpets and 2 spotteds

1 x coastal *5 months* hasnt eaten for 4 weeks
1 x spotted *6 months* hasnt eaten for 3 weeks..

All temps are right-they are in different enclosures and they just had a shed, so thats what i'm putting it down to. But i have tried to force feed the coastal with a dropped in the mouth so that it is at least getting some vitimens. Is this ok? I just think something is better then nothing, it is begining to look very skinny, i'm getting a little worried. I've had the coastal for 3 weeks, if it doesnt eat a pinkie in the next few days i'm going to give the previous owner a call to ask for some advice.

Anyone have any idea's? ]]> Herp Help della91 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/feeding-83171 Bearded dragon help http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/bearded-dragon-help-83161 Thu, 15 May 2008 07:18:15 GMT I need to know if you need a reptile licence in NSW for a pygmy bearded dragon. I am hopefully going to be the proud owner/slave to one. Oh and also include some tips to if you happen to know any thnx. I need to know if you need a reptile licence in NSW for a pygmy bearded dragon.

I am hopefully going to be the proud owner/slave to one.

Oh and also include some tips to if you happen to know any thnx. ]]> Herp Help Holylemon http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/bearded-dragon-help-83161 <![CDATA[He's trying to eat me!!!!!]]> http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/hes-trying-to-eat-me-83149 Thu, 15 May 2008 04:54:01 GMT hi, just a quick query.......i have a 4 month old spotted python and today the only thing he was interested in was eating me.....he wasnt striking just nudging me with his nose and opening his mouth and bitting down. he got fed only 3 days ago....1 pinky mouse. why is he doing this? is he still hungry should i start feeding more or larger. he gets fed every 7 days. thanks in advance hi, just a quick query.......i have a 4 month old spotted python and today the only thing he was interested in was eating me.....he wasnt striking just nudging me with his nose and opening his mouth and bitting down. he got fed only 3 days ago....1 pinky mouse. why is he doing this? is he still hungry should i start feeding more or larger. he gets fed every 7 days.
thanks in advance ]]> Herp Help Critta http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/hes-trying-to-eat-me-83149 Woma python problems http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/woma-python-problems-83140 Thu, 15 May 2008 01:14:05 GMT Hey guys just wanted to get other peoples thoughts to see if i'm doing the right thing. I got a woma python which turned off her food mid summer i managed to get her to eat a few times which kept her going but now its getting colder. I kept her cold up till this week and then cranked the heat up to around 34 during the day and about 30 at night waiting approx two weeks before attempting feeding again, she had been in an enclosure with male woma for a while due to lack of space however I've made space for the male in another enclosure which i hope will be a less stressfull environment.

any one got any ideas which may assist me? ]]> Herp Help Pking http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/woma-python-problems-83140 Thought my spotted was dead http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/thought-my-spotted-was-dead-83116 Wed, 14 May 2008 12:04:31 GMT I just now checked on my 16 month old spotted as he is due to shed soon. The light to his tank is off but I turned the light to the room on so could see him but not disturb him and he was behind his hide belly up! All I saw was his white belly. I started freaking out. I turned his light on and quickly checked his heat was on, it was. The position he was in was head and first few inches of his body were up the right way but from say halfway along to the tip of his tail he was belly up, not stretched out, just coiled up normally, but belly up. He moved back into position when I disturbed him and seemed ok, I'm just wondering if this is normal behaviour? He is all cloudy because of due to shed. I got him out and checked him all over and he seemed ok. Should I be concerned? Or was he just really really relaxed? ]]> Herp Help dino the horse http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/thought-my-spotted-was-dead-83116 Beardie Help!!!! http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/beardie-help-83080 Wed, 14 May 2008 04:15:07 GMT One of the people i sold a baby central to has just been to see me as the little one is not eating and sits on it's hot rock and isnt moving much. When i went to look at it it has a small solid lump in it's abdomen, the tank has no sand or gravel in it (as i tell people only to use paper as a substrate until they are 1-2 years old as i have seen juvies and hatchlings die from sand impaction). the viv has a basking light, UV fluro and heat rock and some branches for climbing. But he has a habit of overfeeding as the viv was "FULL" of crickets he also feeds small woodies, grated carrot and lettuce. the beardie is 5 months old any ideas,suggestions or remedies? I have let him know that this is most likely a vet visit but there isn't any good reptile vets in Adelaide as Ian Hough has retired. ]]> Herp Help DennisS http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/beardie-help-83080 Fiesty snake hungry snake http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/fiesty-snake-hungry-snake-83042 Tue, 13 May 2008 11:19:01 GMT I have recently purchased a young Childrens Python from a Pet Store about 2 months ago.... I was told it was about 7 months old when I bought it. When I looked at the snake in the pet shop it seemed calm and did not bite or strike at all but since getting it home it constantly strikes and latches on to my hand (a bit like a pit bull dog would do) and it wees at the same time, everytime. I have tried handling the snake often but that seems to have no affect on its attitude and weeing problem. I dont know what to do about it anymore. Will it grow out of this stage? I have also had other dramas with the snake..... When I got it home it settled in fine and I fed it the following week with no dramas. The next few feeds it went well. And then it wouldnt eat at all, i tried for hours with the last feed jiggling the mouse infront of the snake but had no luck, so I left the mouse in the tank over night but that didnt work. A few days later I got a new mouse and the snake ate that one after about half an hour of trying to get it to eat. Now I am up to the next feed...... but it has been 2 and a half weeks since it last ate. I just wont eat at all. I have tried every second day for the past 2 weeks to feed it but with no luck. It mouths the food and looks like it is going to eat it then spits it out. I dont understand why it wont eat all a sudden, the tank temperature hasnt changed at all and the snake doesnt seem to be shedding so I really dont know. Can anyone help me with this? I have recently purchased a young Childrens Python from a Pet Store about 2 months ago.... I was told it was about 7 months old when I bought it.

When I looked at the snake in the pet shop it seemed calm and did not bite or strike at all but since getting it home it constantly strikes and latches on to my hand (a bit like a pit bull dog would do) and it wees at the same time, everytime. I have tried handling the snake often but that seems to have no affect on its attitude and weeing problem. I dont know what to do about it anymore. Will it grow out of this stage?

I have also had other dramas with the snake..... When I got it home it settled in fine and I fed it the following week with no dramas. The next few feeds it went well. And then it wouldnt eat at all, i tried for hours with the last feed jiggling the mouse infront of the snake but had no luck, so I left the mouse in the tank over night but that didnt work. A few days later I got a new mouse and the snake ate that one after about half an hour of trying to get it to eat. Now I am up to the next feed...... but it has been 2 and a half weeks since it last ate. I just wont eat at all. I have tried every second day for the past 2 weeks to feed it but with no luck. It mouths the food and looks like it is going to eat it then spits it out. I dont understand why it wont eat all a sudden, the tank temperature hasnt changed at all and the snake doesnt seem to be shedding so I really dont know. Can anyone help me with this?

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]]> Herp Help biancanbobby http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/fiesty-snake-hungry-snake-83042 EWD advice http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/ewd-advice-83022 Tue, 13 May 2008 08:54:10 GMT Hey guys I got a Hatchy EWD last week from the reptile expo in Castlehill and all seems well. Iv'e read that they're not the best to handle but I just wanted to ask would tweezer feeding kind of tame him in a way??

He's pretty good in that when he's scooped up he'll stay on my hand

Cheers ]]> Herp Help LaZeDragoN http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/ewd-advice-83022 bearded dragon help http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/bearded-dragon-help-83012 Tue, 13 May 2008 07:43:39 GMT I need some advice please.

Can some one please tell me the amount that a hatchie bearded dragon should be eating. Mine will eat about 4 -7 small crickets a day. No vegies yet etc. Then he will not eat the next day, but then will eat the following day. He has been doing this since I have had him, about 2 weeks. He appears healthy, heats good in the enclosure.38 basking, cold end about 20 to 25 and warm end about 35, he's very active etc. Small water dish is in the enclosure but have not seen him drink. Have bathed him every second day to make sure that he is hydrated. Also when he is in the bath, he closes his eyes and goes all stiff and won't move, until I get him out and back under the heat. I make sure that the water is warm. Is all this normal for feeding and bathing etc. Please, help needed.

Pines ]]> Herp Help Pines http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/bearded-dragon-help-83012 ** Baby Gecko*** http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/baby-gecko-83006 Tue, 13 May 2008 04:50:33 GMT HELLO MY SON FOUND A BABY GECKO - i think it is only the common house hold varity we so commonly get up here but i do not want it to die all the same, it is about 2 - 3 cm in length and i have no idea what to feed it or what to keep him in - any help would be greatfull!!! HELLO MY SON FOUND A BABY GECKO - i think it is only the common house hold varity we so commonly get up here but i do not want it to die all the same, it is about 2 - 3 cm in length and i have no idea what to feed it or what to keep him in - any help would be greatfull!!! ]]> Herp Help angel http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/baby-gecko-83006 The highest temp of a heat cord http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/the-highest-temp-of-a-heat-cord-83004 Tue, 13 May 2008 04:40:26 GMT Hello, I am trying to work out what the best equipment is for me up here in Cairns, now i have been looking at the heat cords they have different wattage but do not tell you about max temp?? how do i know what wattage and where to find out max temps please Hello, I am trying to work out what the best equipment is for me up here in Cairns, now i have been looking at the heat cords they have different wattage but do not tell you about max temp?? how do i know what wattage and where to find out max temps please ]]> Herp Help angel http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/the-highest-temp-of-a-heat-cord-83004 Glass Thickness???? http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/glass-thickness-82996 Tue, 13 May 2008 02:15:28 GMT I have just bought a couple of cabnets and are dropping them off today
to get the glass put in. What i need to know is what thickness glass do i ask for??

These cabnets will hold my Adult Stimmi and my bredli's when there big enough. ]]> Herp Help Crackajack http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/glass-thickness-82996 Breeding Bredli Pythons http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/breeding-bredli-pythons-82994 Tue, 13 May 2008 02:00:45 GMT Hi there, I was wondering what age and size a bredli female python needs to be to breed. Also what temperature do i cool them both down at for hibernation? I have turned their heat lamps off and the room temperature is a constant 22 degrees. Is this cool enough? Hi there,

I was wondering what age and size a bredli female python needs to be to breed.

Also what temperature do i cool them both down at for hibernation? I have turned their heat lamps off and the room temperature is a constant 22 degrees. Is this cool enough? ]]> Herp Help tiamostaff http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/breeding-bredli-pythons-82994 Reptile Chart v1.0 - Historical Data http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/reptile-chart-v1-0-historical-data-82991 Tue, 13 May 2008 01:14:53 GMT Hi guys, I am in the process of designing a reptile chart in order to capture trends and the like of various snakes I own. I thought to myself that other people might want to do it themselves.

I have made an Excel Spreadsheet to record all the data as I see fit. I have a number of columns and spaces for comments and the like. I have attached it here for your personal use if you like. I am putting this up here for free (I don't want any money for it - but I also don't want it sold by anyone).

Please, if you have any ideas on how I can improve it let me know, I would be very appreciative. I have kept it very simple in order make it quick and easy for data entry.

If enough interest is shown then I will post updated files with ammendments etc for easy download.

In relation to what data you record, I just do food type, date & time as well as a weekly measure and weigh.

Thanks for looking anyways guys.

Cheers

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]]> Herp Help FNQ_Snake http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/reptile-chart-v1-0-historical-data-82991 blonde mac questions http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/blonde-mac-questions-82990 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:36:49 GMT hey all am wondering if you can keep 2x male blonde macs with 2x female blonde macs in the same enclosure if at the same size also, can you keep a pair together in the same enclosure, nd if not, what size do you need to keep a single one in (i was thinking 45mm wide x 30mm high x 60mm deep) cheers jack mac hey all

am wondering if you can keep 2x male blonde macs with 2x female blonde macs in the same enclosure if at the same size
also, can you keep a pair together in the same enclosure, nd if not, what size do you need to keep a single one in (i was thinking 45mm wide x 30mm high x 60mm deep)

cheers
jack mac ]]> Herp Help jmac http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/blonde-mac-questions-82990 bluey with diarrhoea??? http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/bluey-with-diarrhoea-82984 Mon, 12 May 2008 21:44:56 GMT Hey, this is a bit yuck but i'm worried. Got up this morning to find that one of my blueys has done a horrible runny diarrhaoea turd, definitely not like a normal turd. I havent changed their diet significantly, and their tank is cleaned every week, so does anyone know what it might be? ]]> Herp Help alison http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/bluey-with-diarrhoea-82984 Chubby beardie http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/chubby-beardie-82977 Mon, 12 May 2008 13:54:42 GMT Hey ppl,
My beardie is about 4 and a half months old, how much should i be feeding him now? Should i be reducing it? He's a pig and growing quite a gut so i'm worried about over feeding.

Ta! ]]> Herp Help bobi84 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/chubby-beardie-82977 OH GAWD! Not another feeding question!! http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/oh-gawd-not-another-feeding-question-82956 Mon, 12 May 2008 10:03:00 GMT I have to ask however because I couldn't find it in search. Question is: Do you have to wait until your snake poops before you feed it again? My hatchie olive seems to go quite a long time from feed to poop. I've seen a lot of advice stating that hatchies should eat once a week. Will he be fine if i feed him once a week even if he hasn't pooped out the last meal? (Notice the gratuitous use of the word "poop"? Sorry about that.) ]]> Herp Help akira http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/oh-gawd-not-another-feeding-question-82956 my heatmat http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/my-heatmat-82955 Mon, 12 May 2008 09:52:44 GMT guys i got my heatmat today finally so i plugged it in and my thermo0meter is reading 28 and it has been on for about an hour i dont have my thermostat yet but i thought i would just test it would the positioning of my thermometer have anything to do with it i have it on the side of my click clack near the top of it but i just put it on the floor guys i got my heatmat today finally so i plugged it in and my thermo0meter is reading 28 and it has been on for about an hour i dont have my thermostat yet but i thought i would just test it would the positioning of my thermometer have anything to do with it i have it on the side of my click clack near the top of it but i just put it on the floor ]]> Herp Help pete12 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/my-heatmat-82955 Top of Descent http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/top-of-descent-82943 Mon, 12 May 2008 08:14:45 GMT How do i use this stuff? Can i just spray it in the enclosure without the reptile in it? How long til i can put my snakes back in? Ect. Cheers. Cal:D How do i use this stuff? Can i just spray it in the enclosure without the reptile in it? How long til i can put my snakes back in? Ect.

Cheers.
Cal:D ]]> Herp Help snake_boy http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/top-of-descent-82943 Enclosure Sealant? http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/enclosure-sealant-82941 Mon, 12 May 2008 07:59:22 GMT Hi all,
Just looking for a bit of advise. I have cut through the internal wall of some 2 foot enclosures to make a 4 foot enclosure and I now have some exposed timber (melamine). What can I use to seal the exposed parts with? I have some Bondcrete but I'm not sure if It is all right to use on the internal part. I don't want to use the iron on melamine. Is there any other product anyone else has any experience with?
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am picking up my first python (a Bredli) on Saturday.
Thanks ]]> Herp Help Knackstorm http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/enclosure-sealant-82941 eastern water dragon help http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/eastern-water-dragon-help-82926 Mon, 12 May 2008 06:22:53 GMT Hi guys, firstly im kinda new at this reptile thing so id apreciciate any help any of you are willing to give.

im about to own my mates eastern water dragon, im unsure of its age but hes about a foot long. i have almost finished construction of his new home which consists of the following.
It is a 7foot by 2 foot tank at one end i have built a tapered 2 x 3 foot pool which is aprox 3/4 of a foot deep the water is running through a mini reef setup with a wet / dry biological filtration system cycling 130 litres of water around 10 times per hour. It is also keeping the water at around 24 degrees. I have used all natural bush rock and plants as a divider.
On the dry side i have used a bed of crushed rock and sandstone and added some red sand, mainly for color and ive seen a few people use it.
I am about to install 4 fluros two white tri phosphor and 2 uvb. is this enough? should i have the uvb tubes over both ends of the tank or just one? is metal halide lighting good for reptiles? is the water temp too high or too low? i will be adding live plants as well, and a large brancg over the water. i basically want to make his enviroment as authentic as possible.
im open to all suggestions.

if you want to see pics... [ame]http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s81/fleasmechanic666/tank2.jpg[/ame]
thanks ]]> Herp Help rev666 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/eastern-water-dragon-help-82926 Night Heating http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/night-heating-82919 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:43:58 GMT Hey all,

I currently have a 8month old female eastern beardy & a 5month old male eastern beardy.

Currently they have the heat on from 6am - 8pm - I try to keep them in this routine.

My question is the 5m old likes the heat on over night and will sleep with it on but the 8m old gets grumpy with it on?

The hot end gets to 38+ degrees and the cool end 23 - 28 degrees

and they have branches and hides at both ends of the 1200 x 800 x 800 enclosure

Any suggestions would be appreciated, at the moment at night its dropping down to 16sh degrees as its been so cold at night?

Should i leave it on 24/7 or? ]]> Herp Help Emski http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/night-heating-82919 Feeding whilst shedding http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/feeding-whilst-shedding-82878 Sun, 11 May 2008 12:25:45 GMT Hi Guys,

I've heard various opinions, but no hard and fast rule. I have been told by some that you should ABSOLUTELY not feed during a shed, whereas other say that you can if the snake takes it, and some have said just reduce the feed size. Just wondering if there's any scientific backing for the claim not to feed it? As in, would I be endangering my snake's health in any way if I offer her food during a shed. She's an absolute guts and never refuses a feed, and I did feed her during her last shed and she took it. However I was told later on that I shouldn't be giving her any food as the lump may cause shedding problems and possible suffocation :? Any basis for what I was told or can I continue feeding?

Thanks guys!

Ossam ]]> Herp Help oshakoor http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help/feeding-whilst-shedding-82878