Aussie Pythons and Snakes - General Herps

Breeding diamond pythons

dottyback — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:05:25 GMT

If you have read the article 'Care and Breeding Australia's Diamond Pythons' by Stan Chiras.
link here:
http://sthcoastherpsociety.bizland.c...ondpaper.chtml

He hibernates the diamonds in his garage in polysteriene box's. has anyone tried this? or know of someone that has tried it?.

Unorthodox but does it work?

I would like to hear people comments about this procedure.

My baby Geckos

warren63 — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:55:50 GMT

Thought i would post some pics of my recently hatched thick tail geckos. Been whinging all season about my thick tails not breeding and noticed in late February one of my females was gravid. She eventually laid 2 eggs on the 9th March, since this was her first clutch of the season and being so late in the season i wasnt expecitng too much but to my amazement they both hatched, unfortunately i was overseas due to work at the time of hatching and my daughter took control and did a great job. Was a thrill to get home and check them out. One hatched on 3/05 and the other on the 4/05. They have now shed and firstly seemed scared of the pinhead crickets but now seem to realise they are food.

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Over Active?

first_time_owner — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:40:04 GMT

Hi all,
well my spotted hatchie seems to be really active these days crawling all over his click clkack. i moved him into it about 1-2 weeks ago. Anything wrong?
thanks

callibrating thermostats

Renagade — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:34:50 GMT

i have recently purchaced both the microclimate b1 and b2 and have had to callibrate the temperature control. nowhere on the web page does it mention this. the small temperature tweaking slot doesn't have an arrow to show what temperature i've chosen. for instance in the picture below the night temp could be either 0 or 10 degrees?????? also i have found that the night temperate scale is out according to my digital thermometer. has any one else had these issues? i paid close to $200 for my dimming thermostat, i would have thought for this price i would have got much better accuracy. what do you think?

Random shots

Ramsayi — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:28:00 GMT

Was having a bit of a muck around with a new lens.Not the best but for me they are ok.

What small second snake

midnightserval — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:58:44 GMT

I have been looking and looking on here and finally decided to directly ask, what are the species of smaller snakes that are readily availiable? Im thinking something under 2m, i know of the spotted python or childrens python , but looking for any other options.
I really like colubrids but i rarely see any for sale.
I already proudly own a BHP, so thats my big snake, now im looking for something smaller.
Just post a snakes name for me and im happy to research from there. Thanks

Feeder insect setup help

hornet — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:49:52 GMT

I want to tidy up and increase my feeder insect production. Just wondering where i can get a cheap shelving unit to hold 10 or so tubs that can also Accommodate heat cord?

Jungle carpet pythons.

trouser_snake6 — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:45:50 GMT

Hello fellow APS members.

I realy like Jungles. I've done alot of research on Carpet python's in general, and I realy learnt alot. But this is the one the it didn't tell me. I know they probley arent the best as a second snake and I wouldn't be getting one as my second snake anyway. Now my question is, are they easily kept in Brisbane?

AAE not shipping to NSW?

Miss B — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:36:11 GMT

I just got off the phone to AAE after trying to book a shipment of reptiles from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour. They reckon they are not shipping reptiles into NSW at the moment due to an embargo. Does anyone know anything about this? :|

marbled geckos

carinacat — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:59:11 GMT

can i please get sum advice and possible pics on sexing these small geckos?

Unsettled Mac

symbol — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:59:00 GMT

Gday all

Just a bit of advice.

I have a maculosa hatchling who continually moves around its small enclosure, it just does not seem settled. It has eaten twice for me. Temps have been the same since I have had her (since mac herp show) She has a hide in there, water etc... just seems restless and is never sitting still.

Any thoughts? Should I be worried. She didn't eat this week which I am not worried about, she has the past two weeks no hesitation.

Cheers

shingleback care

bk201 — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:26:09 GMT

will ive decided im going to buy some baby shinglebacks when there available next season and ive got a few questions
1-can they be kept together?
2-would desert sand be a good substrate?
3-what do they eat and how much of what should i feed them
4-can they be sexed ? how? and at what age?
5-if they can be kept together how big of a tank would i need for 2- adults
any replys will be appreciated

pygmy bearded dragons scientific name

bk201 — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:09:52 GMT

ive been reading some stuf and am confused to which dragon is the pygmy beardy some for sale are listen as pogona minor minor and some are under pogona henrylawsoni
so which one is the pygmy beardy and is there much difference between them>?

Reptilegirl where are you?

Possum — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:01:12 GMT

Hi All, I am trying to get in touch with Reptilegirl AKA Megz, she has three very special Beardies near and dear to my heart which I would like to follow up on. Megz has had terminal PC problems in which emails have not been getting through. Does anyone here have any means of contacting her other than PC?
I can PM my phone number to you and you forward it on if you can get her, she is in Lismore.

Thanks in advance.
Anne

Pig Nose

gillsy — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:32:11 GMT

Pig Nose,

Just thought I'd show some photos of a friends piggy.

His name is flipper :)

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Finished enclosure

ally_pup — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:26:03 GMT

Posted a pic of my enclosures when they first arrived from Darryn from Parkers Enclosures.
Lights finally installed all I have to do is fit light cages and thermostats and add a few new decorations. And a pic of Atticus (tanami) cruising his new home.
feel free to post how you have transformed any of Darryns products for your herps.

Ally
(suggestions muchly appreciated)

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geckos

mick w — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:21:01 GMT

some time ago i purchased some bynoes geckos after a while i lost interest with them and put them in an outside pit every now and then i seen them recently went to put something diffrent in that cage and so far found 22 geckos and can still see more around is there a market for them or should i just leave them alone

Paint for my enclosier

macaisme — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:19:27 GMT

I have just made a large enclosier for my frilled lizards, any idea on which paint will be durrable enought to be washed, withstand the moisture, and the uv from the lights, and most of all SAFE for my frills. acrillic or enamel?

breeding rats

chloethepython — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:02:23 GMT

i bought two female rats the other day for breeding [ill get a male soon] i was told they were eleven weeks old
at what age can i start safely breeding from them?

thanks in advance:):):):)

geting my snakey tomorrrow

pete12 — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:15:18 GMT

Hi guys getting my carpet tomorrow cant wait tis my first snake yes i will post some pics and keep you updated i am buying from a guy in bethania in QLD just one question what can i transport him in on the way home tis about an hours drive

Thanks guys

Pete

Bryan Fry to speak at the VHS meeting - Friday May 30

herptrader — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:45:43 GMT

Many of you will know Dr. Bryan Grieg Fry as one of the researchers who discovered venom in monitors. He seems to live a pretty ideal life for a herper traipsing the world looking for herps in the name of research.

On Friday May 30 he will be the special guest speaker at the VHS meeting to be held at Monash University's Clayton Campus. **All are welcome**

I have put up a page with some of his pictures as a teaser on the Herp Trader web site: http://www.herptrader.com.au/vhs/ The photos include some of him with what I presume are some of Melbourne Zoos Beaded Lizards. I am guessing that these might be the ones that made the news earlier this week when they were successfully bred.

Please make a note in your diaries as this VHS meeting is one not to be missed.

keeping lizards together

knicko — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:07:55 GMT

could i keep 2 baby blue tongues together with baby bearded dragons....it may sound stupid but better to ask first..

thanks knick

Top v Side access!!!!

klit69 — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:01:33 GMT

I am in the process of building my girl a new home and I have come across a colosial problem!

What is better, accessing your python fron the top or via sliding doors on the front or side?

Please tell me your thoughts and opinions?:o

Insect Supplier Sydney?

akar0522 — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:57:53 GMT

Hey guys,

Does anyone know of a good insect supplier in Sydney? I've been buying 21 & 30 day old roaches from the herp shop but would rather use a local supplier so that i can avoid postage costs.

Is it worth setting up a breeding tank or isn't it worth the fuss? I've only got a couple of pygmy dragons.

SOFAR claims the date

wokka — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:36:42 GMT

For all of you who missed the SOFAR (Society of Frogs and Reptiles) Expo at Newcastle the date for next year has now been set on 15 March 2009 at the same venue as last time- The Newcastle Jockey Club at Newcastle Racecourse, Broadmeadow.
Having visited most of the shows this year I'd have to say this is one of the best venues around being undercover with heaps of parking and room. SOFAR is really fortunate with its members having some of the largest and most diverse collections around. Watch the SOFAR webpage for details.