Water Python Thread

[mje772003]

Does anyone have comments on their water python's personality's as mine loves to be close to me when out of the enclosure but can be cage defensive at times as well as just after having a feed

+1 for Kel and Julie Worely's Water pythons as they have great animals for a first snake

 

[saintanger]

mine can be great then all of a sudden go phyco also has a very strong feeding response. i think they have bipolar lol, one minute placid then all of a sudden agressive and crazy.

 

[mje772003]

Yea mine is placid most of the time when out of the enclosure but when put back in the enclosure after handling or cleaning out enclosure she strikes at the door of the enclosure trying to get me when I walk past

Bought her some drift wood as a climbing perch but spends most of the time around the power cord for the heat panel on the ceiling (power cord has clip ceiling supports)

 

[nervous]

nice pics all!

 

[sanna]

This is my boyfriend's water python. One of the first python's I ever held, love them!

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This is my new girl, coming up for three months old. She was a little snappy for her six weeks or so but is lovely now. Taking two adult mice per feed about twice per week. Excuse the grass covering her face!

Gorgeous! Love the reflection that water pythons have

 

[Chanzey]

Until I saw one in person I didn't really appreciate it, but even at night they look amazing.

 

[someday]

did that work? trying out a differnt adding way

 

[mje772003]

View attachment 270907View attachment 270906 did that work? trying out a differnt adding way

How old is yours mines nearly 2yrs old

 

[someday]

How old is yours mines nearly 2yrs old

i was told he was about 4-5years.

 

[mje772003]

Can't wait for Bella to get that big

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I think water pythons are an ideal first snake

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I think water pythons are an ideal first snake

 

[fourexes]

Assorted pics of my fuscus.. just under yearling in these pics:

The tape reads in at 900mm

 

[reb01]

Does anyone have comments on their water python's personality's as mine loves to be close to me when out of the enclosure but can be cage defensive at times as well as just after having a feed

+1 for Kel and Julie Worely's Water pythons as they have great animals for a first snake

Mine loves to be close to me also...but close i mean latching onto me..shes a nasty female no matter what...b4 a feed after a feed b4 a shed..after a shed shes satans daughter...but you get that...

 

[hugsta]

I find keeping water pythons well fed keeps their darker side at bay. One of mine wanted to eat anything that touched it, so I upped her feed some what and she has now settled into a lovely animal. Still food responsive, but once she realises there is no food, she is fine. I am looking forward to this seasons clutch hatching out, they are such cool critters...

Daz

 

[BSMreptiles]

Hey guys, do people keeping water pythons find that theyll climb a fair bit? Im getting an enclosure that is taller rather than wider and wondering if a water python would be suitable. Thanks

 

[someday]

Hey guys, do people keeping water pythons find that theyll climb a fair bit? Im getting an enclosure that is taller rather than wider and wondering if a water python would be suitable. Thanks

my yearling likes to climb but my older 1 doesn't he likes his water.

 

[mje772003]

Yes my water python loves to climb

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The past few days not only due to the heat and also my water python is in shed mode but loves being in the water bowl

 

[Snowballlz]

I would just like to bump this thread as I have only just discoverd the water python after going the r1 list on the net. I think they are hands down the most beutifull snakes I have ever seen.
now I'm realy realy new to reptile keeping but I thaught it would be a great medium/large snake to grow and learn with, also my partner is a what you would call anti snake after hearing about the children that have been killed by pythons over in the states, so through what I have gathered here the best way is to just bring the snake home and beg forgiveness haha.
whats the chance of picking one up at the newcastle expo? Is it even a good snake to have for a first one?
P.S I don't realy like the look of womas so they are out, unless I meet one in person and can't say no that is :-D

Bump.... Surely there are some water python owners out there...

 

[mje772003]

I love my water python

 

[Xeaal]

They are so beautiful and have so much personality. This is my girl, Spirit.

 

[Tristis]

nice waters pythons everyone.
ive heared NT waters have a more orange bellies and Qld's have yellow, does any one know if this is true?
also does anyone keep them with a large water area, like a cage on top of a fish tank sorta thing? if so id love to see pics.
cheers