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Hey everyone,
After 8 years of trying I finally got my first Central carpet python.
I bought it off a breeder only a 5 weeks old and 50cm long (+/-) with all the paperwork to prove. Im not sure what the sex it because the breeder didn't want to check in fear of accidentally injury.

At the moment I have it stored in an old fish tank (36×24×33) in my room.

I was wondering if people can give me some advice on a few things;
-how can i determine the sex of the baby?
-when should i purchase a bigger enclosure?
-how often should i handle it? Since its young i dont want to stress it out.
-any advice you can give for a newbie with a hatchie
Thanks
 
Hey everyone,
After 8 years of trying I finally got my first Central carpet python.
I bought it off a breeder only a 5 weeks old and 50cm long (+/-) with all the paperwork to prove. Im not sure what the sex it because the breeder didn't want to check in fear of accidentally injury.

At the moment I have it stored in an old fish tank (36×24×33) in my room.

I was wondering if people can give me some advice on a few things;
-how can i determine the sex of the baby?
-when should i purchase a bigger enclosure?
-how often should i handle it? Since its young i dont want to stress it out.
-any advice you can give for a newbie with a hatchie
Thanks
With handling it, leave it alone for at least a few days even a week or two just so it can get used to its new environments and gradually get it used to you so after it's adjusted to it's new home and it begins exploring instead of just hiding, start to get it out for little bits at a time and just ease into handling it.. good luck with your new snake!

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I wouldn't handle it at all until you can establish a solid feeding routine with your new pet. If your baby doesn't feed it may be a heat issue so change your glass tank to a 50 litre tub with a small hot spot of 30 -36 degrees and keep that spot that temp for 8 hours a day. As long as you get a few feeds in before autum kicks in you should be fine
 
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