<![CDATA[Aussie Pythons & Snakes - General Discussion]]> http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/ en Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:58:56 GMT vBulletin 10 http://cdn.aussiepythons.com/i/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Aussie Pythons & Snakes - General Discussion]]> http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/ Guess the herp http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/guess-the-herp-132673 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:57:56 GMT Hey guys, Rules: Yes or no questions only Whoever wins does the next one Hey guys,
Rules:
Yes or no questions only
Whoever wins does the next one


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]]> General Discussion Geckoman http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/guess-the-herp-132673 Good Theif!! http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/good-theif-132662 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:10:46 GMT OK let me set the scene. I have had my Male carpet for bout 3 weeks now and the 2 times i have tried to feed him he has refused food (Currently swapping from mice to rat's). Anyways had some friends around tonight and we had him out letting the kids have a bit of a cuddle. While he was out i was warming a feed for my female and didnt realise that one of the pinkie mice i have for my hatchie was stuck to it when i put it in the water (only got hatchie today WOO HOO!!) so i decided i would see if it was hungry too. My friends son was holding my male and he had made his way ontop of his head (See pics below) and was just sitting there. I had to walk past him to get to the rest of my snakes and as i went past he launched himself off the top of the boys head past my hand that was holding the rat and smashed the pinky. I know the feed is to small for him, but it was a great sight too see, and to see everyone else in the room $h1t themself! Once he settled after grabbing it i moved him to the edge of the bucket that he likes to climb on an he finished it off.




]]> General Discussion TigerCoastal http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/good-theif-132662 Playing with food http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/playing-with-food-132661 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:27:07 GMT Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone else's snakes like playing with their meal?
I have a 2yo pair of Bredli's and tonite the female just played with her quail then left it. The male ate his like there's no tomorrow.

How long should I leave it in with her before removing it and throwing it out?


Thanks :)

]]> General Discussion MrThumper http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/playing-with-food-132661 Skink ID http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/skink-id-132658 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:20:59 GMT Found these skinks near Orange NSW any idea what sort they are? Found these skinks near Orange NSW any idea what sort they are?


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]]> General Discussion _Jas_ http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/skink-id-132658 Alternative ways to heat up a snake :D http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/alternative-ways-to-heat-up-a-snake-d-132635 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:33:44 GMT I thought this was amusing. I pulled out my little girl today and she was a bit cold for my liking, so as i was sitting at my computer desk, i thought this might cheer her up... I thought this was amusing. I pulled out my little girl today and she was a bit cold for my liking, so as i was sitting at my computer desk, i thought this might cheer her up a bit, and viola! she hasn't moved since hahaha.


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]]> General Discussion absinthe_616 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/alternative-ways-to-heat-up-a-snake-d-132635 aviary pix http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/aviary-pix-132634 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:29:51 GMT lovely weekend for some fun in the sun! lovely weekend for some fun in the sun! :)


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]]> General Discussion Chris1 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/aviary-pix-132634 heat cords http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/heat-cords-132625 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:02:40 GMT Just wondering if many heat cords blow if using an on/off thermostat? Just wondering if many heat cords blow if using an on/off thermostat?

]]> General Discussion ZOOJAS http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/heat-cords-132625 new SWCP http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/new-swcp-132619 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:47:43 GMT Few pics of my latest addition. Few pics of my latest addition.

]]> General Discussion steve1 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/new-swcp-132619 snake enclosure http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/snake-enclosure-132611 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:35:11 GMT this is my new enclosure it has 8 seprate enclosures in one its 2.4m long 1.8m high and 0.6m wide this is my new enclosure it has 8 seprate enclosures in one its 2.4m long 1.8m high and 0.6m wide


]]> General Discussion snakeman23 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/snake-enclosure-132611 Not a python, a boa http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/not-a-python-a-boa-132604 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:35:11 GMT Updated photo showing nice clean enclosure. Updated photo showing nice clean enclosure.


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]]> General Discussion prolionjh http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/not-a-python-a-boa-132604 Pygmys???? http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/pygmys-132601 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:55:29 GMT I am interested in Pygmy Pythons.. I was wondering does anybody know of a breeder in Melbourne.. or a reptile shop that has them.. thanks in advance.. I am interested in Pygmy Pythons.. I was wondering does anybody know of a breeder in Melbourne.. or a reptile shop that has them.. thanks in advance..

]]> General Discussion 1stprincess http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/pygmys-132601 Easter Show http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/easter-show-132589 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:22:41 GMT Hey, I was checking the Sydney Royal Easter Show program and they have a reptile show every half hour all day every day for 14 days. He calls himself "Luke"s Reptile World".
Has anyone heard of him? I'm not sure how his animals will like 200 shows over 2 weeks straight!:cry:

]]> General Discussion Carpetpythonmorphs http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/easter-show-132589 olive breeding http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/olive-breeding-132577 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:27:04 GMT hey guys...i am planning on breeding my olive pythons this year...i have been told to cool them in April to start breeding them in mid-late May through to July .... just... hey guys...i am planning on breeding my olive pythons this year...i have been told to cool them in April to start breeding them in mid-late May through to July ....

just wondering when they say cool in April...does this mean early or late April??..

I was gonna give my female and male olive a last feed next week and leave them 3 weeks to digest their food then start to cool them down gradually.....
then introduce them around the end of May......
week on week off until no more mating is happening....i know everyone does things different but just wondering if it sounds like it will encourage breeding by what i'm doing....

any help would be great.....

]]> General Discussion RELLIK81 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/olive-breeding-132577 Some Tongue Shots http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/some-tongue-shots-132576 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:47:55 GMT Was bored today and decided to try and get some tongue pictures. So here they are...... Was bored today and decided to try and get some tongue pictures. So here they are......

















]]> General Discussion greeny1 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/some-tongue-shots-132576 Another Rant Thread http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/another-rant-thread-132575 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:41:03 GMT It all started yesterday, I found my Thick-Tailed gecko, dead in his enclosure, Needless to say, i was in total hysterics, im talking like, panic attack X feinting. I just... It all started yesterday, I found my Thick-Tailed gecko, dead in his enclosure, Needless to say, i was in total hysterics, im talking like, panic attack X feinting. I just got so emotional over it.

i was supposed to go into work that night, except i wouldnt have trusted my self to pour a glass of water, let alone drive the car into work, deal with customers, then drive home again. I asked mum to ring in sick for me, i couldnt breathe long enough to even think about talking about it.
Mum then asked me what she was to say as the reason for me not going to work, i was like, 'just tell them the truth?!' to which her response was 'What, tell them your lizard died?! Sorry Jessica, but seriously, thats not really a good enough reason.'

I was totally speechless over this D:
if it had been my dog or cat, im sure it would have been worthy enough.

I ended up going to work today, and when asked why i didnt come in last night, i told them the truth, i cop'd so much crap for it, they all laughed and jeered.
i was crying again in no time.

Just cause my "lizard" wasnt furry, or interactive like a dog or cat, doesnt mean i didnt have an attachment to it. I loved it as much, if not more, than what i love my dog.

I just found it really unfair and unjust that both co-workers and management we're having a good laugh at this. I felt like i couldnt even take it up with someone higher because they would have just laughed to.

-deep breath-

Iuno, it just hurt more that everyone got a good laugh out of it. While i was really REALLY upset over it. I didnt wanna rant to anyone else, i thought you guys might understand. (:

/endrant.

]]> General Discussion jessieJEALOUSY http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/another-rant-thread-132575 enclosure help http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/enclosure-help-132573 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:25:10 GMT hi all i am in the middle fo building a new enclosure just looking for advice on what sort of glass to use an thickness. the glass is going to be 1800 high by 600 wide... hi all

i am in the middle fo building a new enclosure just looking for advice on what sort of glass to use an thickness. the glass is going to be 1800 high by 600 wide should i use laminated or toughen glass or go with just normal glass or even go perspex.

Also does anyone know a good supplier in the sydney area

thanks

]]> General Discussion booboomoomoo http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/enclosure-help-132573 Baby crickets! http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/baby-crickets-132572 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:19:30 GMT I put the first laying box in for about five hours. But all the adult crickets died, I wasn't expecting there to be many eggs. I put it on heat anyway, just checked then and I counted at least 30 baby crickets :D

They're so tiny, I was about to throw it out when I realized.

Now I'm waiting for the second box to hatch, there should be heaps in it.

Do I keep the laying box in with the babies or do I separate them?

]]> General Discussion naledge http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/baby-crickets-132572 Calcium supplement-Sandoz http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/calcium-supplement-sandoz-132565 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:02:18 GMT I have been to 4 chemists today looking for the liquid calcium supplement "Sandoz", however they have all said that "Sandoz" is the company name not the product name and they had trouble finding it in their catalogue. After 4 chemists I have come up empty. Could someone assist me please with the name of the product I have a little pilbarensis that would be very appreciative.

]]> General Discussion Ships http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/calcium-supplement-sandoz-132565 snake names http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/snake-names-132563 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:08:44 GMT i have just recived 4 darwins 2 male 2 female and i need to name them any ideas out their i have just recived 4 darwins 2 male 2 female and i need to name them any ideas out their

]]> General Discussion snakeman23 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/snake-names-132563 Moving baby beardies http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/moving-baby-beardies-132558 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:32:51 GMT Hi i was just after peoples opinions on when the best time to move baby beardies from the dark incubator to their new enclosure is? Last time i moved them soon after they... Hi i was just after peoples opinions on when the best time to move baby beardies from the dark incubator to their new enclosure is?

Last time i moved them soon after they left the egg but i think it may have been too soon.

Some hatched this morning whiule i still have a few coming?

Any advice welcome.

Thanks

]]> General Discussion marksmates http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/moving-baby-beardies-132558 sibling breeding!!!! http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/sibling-breeding-132553 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:47:04 GMT how many of you out there breed bros & sisters snakes??

]]> General Discussion melly88 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/sibling-breeding-132553 Need to identify python type http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/need-to-identify-python-type-132551 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:10:39 GMT Need some help to identify what type of python this is. Just aquired snake today. Any help appreciated. Need some help to identify what type of python this is. Just aquired snake today. Any help appreciated.


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]]> General Discussion prolionjh http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/need-to-identify-python-type-132551 lost snake found.. http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/lost-snake-found-132547 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:33:12 GMT i found my stimson that had escaped 2 years ago, he escaped through a tiny hole about as big as half a fingernail(when he was a hatchy).. i was to late.. he had been dead for... i found my stimson that had escaped 2 years ago, he escaped through a tiny hole about as big as half a fingernail(when he was a hatchy).. i was to late.:cry:. he had been dead for only 24 hours or so...:(.. looks like a cat had got him, i found him 2 doors down in the front fence, looks like he was trying to hide from whatever was trying to get him...he was my first snake ever..:(... RIP 'kandy" looks like he had just had a feed, so he wasnt at his quickest, to get away......


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]]> General Discussion tatt2tony http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/lost-snake-found-132547 Recommended Reading? http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/recommended-reading-132540 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:25:31 GMT Can somebody please recomend some books that pertain mostly to the husbandry/breeding of carpet pythons? I have searched alot of sites on the internet and have learnt the... Can somebody please recomend some books that pertain mostly to the husbandry/breeding of carpet pythons? I have searched alot of sites on the internet and have learnt the basics but i am looking for something that is a little more in-depth, preferably by an australian author. Thanks

]]> General Discussion TigerCoastal http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/recommended-reading-132540 Incubators over-rated ????? http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/incubators-over-rated-132539 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:15:03 GMT I personally believe a lot of people panic too much about incubators. l haven't owned an incubator for ages[years], l use an [mt] snake enclosure [1800 x 700 x 700] but you can use smaller or bigger one ......what l believe a lot [not all] people forget is most of our incubating is done in the warmer months, so an incubator doesn't need heaps of power [wattage] my bhp enclosure l use is horizontal [of course] therefore negating the use of fans, it has a habistat [dimmer] thermostat , one 20w heat mat for resistance and 6 x 25w light globes spread around the floor [6 incase one or two go fizz] ....this enclosure has a single glass door [normal sliding], which l hang a towel over while incubating , but most of the time in that room in spring / summer the temp hovers around the mid twenties anyway so the incubator / enclosure is not doing a lot of work......l am of the very firm opinion 99% of an incubator is the thermostat and at $110-120 the brand l use l believe is excellent value.......cheers solar 17 [Baden]

]]> General Discussion solar 17 http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/incubators-over-rated-132539