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  1. I

    Diamond Python and holidays

    I have a 3 year old Diamond Python here at home on the Sunshine Coast and am going overseas for 5 weeks in June/July. The missus reckons we should put her into a holiday home during our absence but I reckon with a good feed before we leave and the basking light on for 4 hours a day,she will be...
  2. M

    Wall Enclosures

    Has anyone built a wall enclosure? I have an alcove in my entry hall at home and want to build a 1200 x 1200x 700 enclosure for my Diamond python. The enclosure can sit on s stand with drawers etc and a hood on top but I'm keen to surround it all and make it like a feature wall. Just looking...
  3. T

    Ceramic Heat Emitter Problem

    Hi there guys, I was wondering if anyone knew much about ceramic heat emitters. I currently got a "Zoo Med Reptilecare Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter 150W" as my Reptile one infrared 150W heat globe recently died after two weeks of use. I was told ceramic lamps are much more durable and come...
  4. Charlieee

    Diamond Python as my first snake?

    I'm new to reptiles. I really want a docile breed of python that can wrap its self around me. I was thinking a Diamond Python but not too sure if it's a good breed for a newbie? All help would be appreciated :) Thanks!
  5. E

    Diamond Python Hatchies

    Species Common Name Diamond Python Age Hatched on the 11th of March Length about 40cm Quantity Available Numerous Bred By Me General Description For sale are some diamond python hatchies from this season bred by myself. Some hatchies are ready for new homes now, with more to come...
  6. T

    Upgrading Diamond Python Enclosure

    Hi there guys, just recently joined and was wondering if the new enclosure im building for my young diamond python (6 months old) is adequate. This is my first snake pet and I have had him for around 4 months now. I have recently purchased a cupboard from IKEA with dimensions 1200 high, 600...
  7. N

    Giving my snake to a friend

    Hi all, I am moving out of my parents home in July and will be unable to take my Diamond Python with me. Leaving it at my parents place will be an option but I don't think I will be able to take care of it well enough that I am willing to do that. I have a friend that has wanted to get a snake...
  8. pmiddy

    Total noob

    Can wild diamonds be tamed? Hi all, My family and I are about to move into a new house and I've just discovered a small (~70cm) Diamond Python in the pool cupboard. I have a large dog (retriever-sized) and chickens, and two very inquisitive children. I don't really want to go to the effort of...
  9. K

    Suspected neglect

    Hi there, I need help. I know someone who has a diamondback python. He is probably over a metre in length and has the circumference slightly less than a tennis ball at his fattest spot. The problem is I don't thin that this guy is taking care of it properly. I've never owned a snake and i...
  10. J

    Diamond python questions

    I bought a yearling diamond python as my first snake a few days ago and i have a couple of questions. 1. I had done some research prior and it mostly said to keep them at a 24-28 degree gradient but the breeder said i didn't need any heating besides a 7 watt heat mat only at night since i live...
  11. J

    Diamond python questions

    Yesterday i bought a yearling diamond python. The breeder said it was a really good first snake. When i placed it into its tank it just curled up on one of the hides and hardly moved. I decided to leave it alone overnight but this morning its still in roughly the same position. Do i need to be...
  12. S

    questions about heating

    Some questions about heating for a reptile, answers would be great 1. How does one know how high the wattage should be on a heat lamp? I know a care sheet might read '75w', but surely it varies depending on the height or size of the enclosure? 2. Do you only use heat lamps for an animal that...
  13. Fuscus

    Boa constrictor on the loose on the Gold Coast after it was caught at Surfers

    http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/boa-constrictor-on-the-loose-on-the-gold-coast-after-it-was-caught-at-surfers-paradise-and-released-by-police/story-fnihsrk2-1227293529308
  14. D

    Feeding

    Hi , My son has a 4year old Diamond python and he has only feeding her one adult rat every 3 weeks over the summer period. I am concerned that this is not sufficient. I was told that for a snake of that age should be getting an extra large rat every 2-3 weeks over this period and nothing until...
  15. S

    Diamond Python Hatchlings

    Species Common Name : Diamond Pythons Age :Hatched February 15 2015 (6 weeks old). Length : Hatchies. Quantity Available : Lots Bred By : Us General Description : Diamond Python hatchies for sale. Unsexed at this stage. Have all shed and all those being sold are feeding well...
  16. MesseNoire

    "Diamond python" found taking a rest

    http://m.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/a-six-foot-diamond-phython-was-found-taking-a-rest-on-the-gold-coast-surfers-paradise-esplanade/story-fnj94idh-1227282009366 I really hope that some numpty has used those photos as terrible examples......
  17. H

    Carpet snake? Thanks for ID

    Hya, This fellow is on our deck balustrading 1 story off the ground - must have climbed the tree? He is living inside the balustrading ? Just saw him this morning - it used to house a yellow bellies tree snake until last year. Saw the yellow belly once a few weeks ago then he vanished. Now we...
  18. zack13

    Reptile Radiators

    Hey everyone I'm in the middle of building an enclosure for my diamond python. It's about 2 foot deep by 3 foot wide and 4 foot high. Now I'm looking at ways of heating it and these reptile radiators seem pretty perfect. Don't take up much room and look alright. Does anyone have any experience...
  19. ajwill

    Another furniture conversion (for a Diamond Python) with some questions

    Posthumous apologies to my antique-loving Grandmother for this post. We just picked up this lovely cabinet from the local tip shop on the weekend and are converting it for our new DP. I've got a fair bit of restoration experience and love antiques, so we're going to try and keep the outside...
  20. H

    B/W Diamond Python

    Species Common Name Diamond Python Age 7 yrs Length 7 foot 6 inches ...... or 2.3m Quantity Available 1 Bred By A friend General Description High white Diamond Python - check out the pics - not much yellow at all . should breed good offspring , especially with another B/W Diamond...
  21. snakelady-viper

    Diamond Pythons

    Species Common Name Diamond Python Age 3 Males are 4 years old and over 6 feet 1 male is 3 years old and about 4 feet I Female 5 years and around 8 feet I hatchling sex unknown Length 4 foot plus and 1 at 1 foot Quantity Available 5 Bred By n/a General Description...
  22. ajwill

    Choosing a vet for your snake

    I've done a bit of searching and can't find much on the topic of vets. I'd like to get some ideas on how you choose a vet, how you know they're right for reptiles, how often we should be visiting and anything specific to ask/talk about. So there are a few vets in our area who say they...
  23. E

    Stunning Pure Gosford Diamond Python

    Species Common Name Diamond Python Age 2 yrs Length 90 cm's Quantity Available 1 Bred By Shaun Carroll General Description Unfortunately as we wind down our animals, we have reluctantly decided to sell our Stunning 2 yr old Female Diamond Python. She is a pure...
  24. J

    Advise please: New Diamond hatchie

    Hey everyone, So, I got my first snake at the expo over the weekend, I've been doing heaps of reading, heaps of research and have planned how the first week or two should go, but keep reading contradictory pieces of advice so was hoping to hear the recommendations of people who have far more...
  25. D

    Lump on my python

    Hey, I've recently noticed my 2 yr old python has a lump around the heart area which I first observed after he went up a significant size in food about two weeks ago. After four or so days I took him out and had a closer look and you could see his heart beating at the bottom of the bump quite...
  26. S

    High Yellow Diamond Python male holdback - offers

    Species Common Name Diamond Python Age approx 2 years Bred By myself General Description Very nicely coloured male diamond that I have held back with a few others, unfortunately I need the enclosure space so he is up for serious offers. Feeds well on small rats and handles fine...
  27. N

    Diamonds and Coastal Carpets in the same enclosure

    Hi Guys, After some advice. I have a 3m male diamond python approx. 9 years old. Love him to death and he is a lovely snake. Never seen any aggressive behaviour from him and he has never bitten me (food or aggression). I have to opportunity to rescue a Coastal Carpet (adult, sex unknown and...
  28. N

    14 Month Diamond Python

    Hello, I just got a 14-month old diamond python, she doesn't seem to like to be taken out, so I didn't try to take her out, because I don't want to get bitten. So how long will it take for her to settle down?
  29. vjungle

    Female diamond python

    I AM AFTER AN ADULT FEMALE DIAMOND PYTHON. LOOKING FOR SOME NEW HIGH YELLOW BLOOD LINE. MUST BE HIGH QUALITY AND IN GOOD HEALTH/FEEDING, IF YOU HAVE AN ADULT FEMALE DIAMOND PLEASE LET ME KNOW ALONG WITH RESENT PICTURES CAN BE SENT TO ME ALONG WITH ASKING PRICE. [email protected] THANK YOU...
  30. K

    Hey :)

    Hey I'm Kat, 23 from Ballarat. I love reptiles and amphibians. I currently have 2 eastern water dragons, 2 central bearded dragons, 3 thick tailed geckos, 1 bynoes gecko (looking for a second), 1 Diamond python, 2 central netted dragons, 4 brown tree frogs and 4 green tree frogs :) I am...
  31. snakelady-viper

    Diamond Python

    Species Common Name Diamond Pythons Age 4 and 6 Length about 5 feet and 8 feet Quantity Available two Bred By Do not know General Description Great feeders and handler beautiful makings and colours not high yellow but a nice yellow Please EMAIL FOR PICS I cannot send...
  32. cagey

    "Mistakes" you have made.

    Given we see the admonishment of newbies on here for ignorance, I am throwing it open to admit a mistake you have made re your reptiles over the years. I will start the ball rolling by admitting my mistake in understanding the size of a mouse or rat a python can eat. Even after weighing the...
  33. J

    Another feeding thread

    Hello :) I'll start off by saying that after years of stalking this site I know there's already an endless amount of threads on feeding Australian Pythons but after hours of searching on the internet I couldn't find exactly what I'm looking for, so if there's already a thread that answers my...
  34. ben_smith2000

    Christmas Tank Upgrade

    Just picked up a new Setup for my Diamond Python, let me know what you think. The dimensions are 1850 High 1650 Long 650 Deep There's a pipe leading from the main tank to a separate breeding tank below. Im still working out the heating and a few other things but hopefully will get her in there...
  35. F

    Measuring temperature under infrared heat

    Measuring temperature under infrared heat that's wildly different! So my 10 month old Diamond python tank (approx 600mm x 600mm x 600mm) uses 1 infrared heat globe for heat, and i'm getting wildly different temperatures on my thermometers, which I believe is cause by infrared heat heating...
  36. whiteshadow

    Pythons therapeutic Value

    Hi there, Can anyone give me a link to a website that has actual Facts on how Therapeutic Pythons are. My wife is petrified of them and I would like a small collection of them 3 or 4 [emoji48] I think it would take her seeing how placid some are for the first step to helping her with her...
  37. Umbral

    Highs and lows of 2014

    Share the good and bad reptile stories of 2014 here. Highs: Pygmy Beardies started hatching today. I got a few clutches from them last season as well as 6 tanami woma hatchies. It has been great getting update pics from people I've sold then to, it's nice to know they went to good homes. Lows...
  38. R

    Diamond Python Pic

    This is our Diamond male, Slinky. Love this handsome puddle of snake.
  39. clipo38

    2 year old high yellow diamond python

    Species Common Name High yellow diamond python Age Approx 2 years Length 1m Quantity Available 1 Bred By Reptiles U (bought at expo) General Description Two year old high yellow diamond python. Eats like a machine but can be a bit snappy when being handled. The pictures don't do...
  40. P

    Victorian diamond python

    Couple of pics of a stunning diamond found around Mallacoota. Was alerted to its presence by a bird screeching at it. By the look of the bulge in its middle it had obviously had a good feed in the previous hour!
  41. P

    diamond python personality change HELP

    I have a large diamond python 2.5m, I have had her for approx 8 yrs and she has never bitten anyone, never even looked aggressively at anyone, she has a large enclosure in our living room, she has always been fed monthly and eats medium to large rabbits. today I put a rabbit in her enclosure and...
  42. snakegirlie

    diamond python

    hi just wanting to know how people in QLD particularly the in the south east look after their diamond pythons and how they avoid DPS. is cooling them through winter a must?
  43. vjungle

    Diamond python

    Species Common Name DIAMOND PYTHON MALE Age 8ish Length 6Ft Quantity Available 1 Bred By UNKNOWN General Description Diamond python male. Feeds (Rats) and sheds without any issues. He has produced some stunning high yellow offspring over many years. He has lost his bright...
  44. abnrmal91

    Albino Darwin, Het Darwin, Darwin & Diamond Python for sale. Enclosures + accessories

    Albino Darwin, Het Darwin & Darwin Python for sale. Enclosures + accessories General Description Getting out of reptiles need these gone ASAP. Snakes are in the enclosures so they must be sold first. Snakes are approximately 3 to 4 yrs old. 1 x Albino Darwin Python $1100 bought as a male...
  45. Jay

    Coastal carpet, diamond python and sandswimmer free to good home/s

    Species Common Name Coastal Carpet Python (F), Diamond Python (M), Sandswimmer (U) Age 11-12 years, 10-11 years, 6-7 years Length Approx 5-6ft, Approx 5ft, Approx 15cm Quantity Available 1,1,1 General Description Coastal carpet has a few patches of missing scales...
  46. D

    Regular Carpet Python?

    I spotted this beauty today while kayak today. I noticed he/he was in Shed so I didnt harass it to much. Is it just a regular Carpet Python or is there a special name for this colour? All the others I have seen have note red/brown in them. But this one was more grey. Or maybe the colour was...
  47. W

    Diamond python constantly bathing

    My diamond python will hang up on his stick for hours and then will also go and bathe for multiple times during the day and sit in there for a while would this be an indication of the tank temperature being too high or do some diamond pythons just love bathing
  48. M

    Diamond pythons

    What is the difference with carpet pythons and costal diamond python are their any difference besides color and distribution.
  49. R

    feeding problem

    Hi All Recently my diamond python "Slippery" has become active again after the cold season. She's showed all the right signs she is ready to eat again... Had a poop, much more active and healthy as. The problem is all the signs are right and she will take her Rat with no probs. After she has...
  50. R

    Diamond Python spending lots of time in hide rock

    Our diamond python male is spending a huge amount of time in his hide rock and we're wondering if this is normal?<br>Prior to him moving to our house, his tank had no hide rock, no climbing branches etc as they were thrown out due to a previous mite infestation and never placed.<br>We promptly...
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