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  1. D

    Egg advice

    Hi my diamond python laid a clutch yesterday. After all that stress and preparation I am now experiencing and learning the joys of incubation. Firstly my incubator is at 31 degrees I am using a large plastic container with vermiculite in it , with one small hole in the lid. I have noticed that...
  2. IloveMYdiamond12

    Don't know what to do! HELP !!

    Hey I've recently bought my first snake, a yearling diamond python, she's now going through her first shed since being in my care. I'm worried because it's been going on for weeks now, first of all i noticed some skin on her cage floor so i searched the rest of the vivarium and found no more. I...
  3. D

    Python trembling / shaking

    Hi I've had what has been believed to be a gravid diamond python for several weeks now. It has been 24 days since pre lay shed ( if that's what it was) for the past 12 hours she has been shaking / trembling allot , is this a sign of anything ?
  4. S

    Food

    Will my diamond python eat eggs? Like supermarket eggs? I mean tree snakes eat eggs in the wild so I just thought it might be cool to vary the diet a bit :)
  5. Skitzmixer

    GTP - Unusual fast slough

    Hello everyone, Just a quick quirey, I had my 11 month old GTP slough on the 30/11/12 and then again on the 16/12/12. Is this something i should worry about? I've never seen any of my other pythons slough that close together. Both where perfect sloughs though. It feeds on Fuzzy Mice, once a...
  6. GeckoJosh

    Warning against heat rocks GRAPHIC

    Yet another keeper that fell under the false impression that heat rocks are safe as they have an inbuilt thermostat, the result, a diamond clinging to life:
  7. R

    My boy wont eat

    Gday all, its been a while since iv been on here Anyways, my 4 yr old diamond python BARNABAS hasnt eaten for about a month or 2:| He doesnt look skinny and doesnt seem to b loosing weight... And i dont think he is ready for his next shed yet... He seems to be more active though, and u may...
  8. Reptiles4me

    Photos

    Hey guys I'm really curious to know what reptiles you guys keep so please post some photos and videos of your reptiles LOL can't wait to see what you have.:D
  9. fourexes

    RI or something else?

    I purchased a spotted a few months back now and have bit had a bit of a niggling problem,other than it looking alot like a childreni. He seems to show intermittent signs of a Respiratory Infection but otherwise seems great. He's been to the vet and had a dose of ventril I think, antibiotics...
  10. jacks-pythons

    Reptiles in NSW pet shop

    Reptiles sold in NSW pet shop In the next two weeks the decision will be made to allow the sale of reptiles in NSW pet shops. The main concern is the size of the enclosure which the animals will be on display in. This has been dragged on for a while but id like to see what everyone thinks about...
  11. cools2036

    Albino diamond rumors

    Hi guys just heard news that an albino diamond was found in the national park at Henry's head, was said to have been found by a ranger. I have a relative that works there who has told me about it but he doesn't really know what he's talking about. Has anyone else heard or seen pics etc? I'd be...
  12. D

    Could my female diamond python be gravid

    Good afternoon all , i recently purchased a female diamond python that is approx 4 years old , she was housed outdoors with several other male pythons. I was told that she hasn't eaten since may , yet looks to be quite fat. She is refusing food and shed last week , could this be her pre lay...
  13. Marbles

    Help sick diamond

    ​I've recently (about 3wks) become the proud new parent to a 10ft Diamond Python. I already own a much smaller Diamond and haven't had any problems with health or otherwise. Friday just gone 30/11/12 both Diamonds were feed, even though it was my first time feeding the big fella every thing went...
  14. Variety

    Bad advice

    Asked my mum to grab some weaner rats while i was at work, Recieved a phone call from her shortly after saying she had just left the shops with hopper mice. Apparantly the employee told her that it is wrong to feed your python anything bigger then its head and also that anything under 2 years...
  15. P

    possible neurological disease in my bredli

    Hi all, I have a female Bredli, 7 years old who has developed muscle contraction starting from the middle of her body and has travelled down her tail. The vet is thinking neurological as an xray showed her spine to be fine. I have her on antibiotics and anti inflamatory pain relief but the vet...
  16. J

    Gravid

    Hey guys I was wondering if anyone could help I've got a jungle that I put in with my diamond python i thought that they were both female and my jungle was almosted doubled in size and I haven't feed her in awhile. What is the best wat to tell if she is gravid. Besides feeling if there are...
  17. cools2036

    What would you do?

    Hi guys, Drove down the south coast Nsw last weekend. Just past vincentia, driving along the road and I saw a diamond python. Would have been about 5-6ft nice dark classic south Nsw types...anyways long story short I wanted to move it off the road and a few hundred meters down the road to bush...
  18. S

    diamond python help

    So whenever i run my finger down the belly of my diamond male, there is a slight bump or click that happens when i get about a quarter of the way down his body length. is that normal? it feels like a gland or a bone click but i just wanted to make sure :) thanks guys :)
  19. emmadiamond

    Is this a high yellow?

    I didn't buy her as a high yellow but a couple of friends who saw her today said she is... She's about 2, she gets a lot less black everytime she sheds. I personally didn't this she was... and I don't care either way but is she? she is the main one in this picture, the other is my snake...
  20. S

    Breeding Diamonds

    Hi guys! I'm hoping to breed my diamond pythons at some point soon, and I'm wondering how I would go about doing that. My diamonds are living in the same tank and they are about a year and a half/two years old. They are about 1.4 metres long and they eat once a fortnight. Here are my...
  21. kponx

    High Yellow x Black n White Diamond Python

    Hi all, As the title stated, what would the hatchies be if i breed high yellow male with b&w female diamond? would it be just normal diamond python? Anyone ever done that before? Sorry if someone already post this in the forum. Thank you kponx
  22. Morgieo

    Diamond Python Breathing

    Hey all, Id like to welcome a Diamond to the family. He is Feb 12 born and he is a good looking little boy, how ever I have noticed he appears to be breathing noticeably. I haven't noticed this with my Bredli at all, is this normal? Just curious as he is a new addition and I want to make sure...
  23. P

    OEH Reptile Ballet (SCHEYVILLE)

    in case anyone else is interested, i recieved this email a few minutes ago. The Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) is conducting a ballot for reptile placements to licensees living in the Scheyville area. The following animals have been identified for the OEH and are advertised...
  24. Snakester

    Quality Diamond Python Collection for sale

    Species Common Name Diamond Python Age 2-8 years old Length 5-7 foot Quantity Available 8 (4 Female, 4 Male) Bred By Various breeders and bloodlines. None are related. General Description 8 quality sub-adult to adult diamond pythons. Various colours and patterns. From...
  25. longqi

    Bredli???

    Is a Morelia Bredli a Carpet Python??? If it is a Carpet Python why doesnt it have Morelia Spilota Bredli as its scientific name?? One book says Morelia Spilota Bredli But every other one just uses Morelia Bredli If its not a Carpet Python; Why isnt it a Carpet Python??
  26. Variety

    America Vs Australia!

    Hey guys, i can't help but feel that we are being beaten by the yanks at our own game. I've recently been lurking on some American morelia forums and i've noticed theyve got alot more designer morphs readily available, -They have Striped bredl (Didnt know this existed) -Caramel zebras that seem...
  27. S

    sick female diamond python needs new home and care. please help

    Quantity Available 1 General Description tiff is my 12 year old diamond python, she has not eaten for 6 months and i do not have the heart to force feed her. she laid eggs 3 weeks ago but i fear she has hurt her neck some how. she keeps curling over herself and turning upside down. she has...
  28. G

    Diamond Pythons

    Young Diamond Pythons from quality parents. Great feeders/handlers. Photo of father also attached. $220ea Glenn Mobile 0420 311 678 - - - Updated - - - Both on hold pending payment/pickup.
  29. BobW80

    Breeding Pair of Diamond Python

    Scientific Name Common Name Age 4 Sex Male and Female Size 6 foot Quantity Available 2 Willing to Trade For Other pythons of some form. Bred By General Description 4 year old diamond pair. Have seen them locked up so definite male and female. Good eaters. Reasonable handlers...
  30. bluelindley

    Strange scales

    Hi guys, I've just came across these strange scales on my female diamond python and just wondering if someone could help me out to what it's is, how it may have started and how I fix it. It's in three different places and in different sizes. She also shed two weeks ago. Any help is much...
  31. D

    Best breed to keep in outdoor enclosure in syd

    Hi all, whats the best breed of python/ snake to keep in an outdoor enclousre in sydney? thanks!!!
  32. saintanger

    i feel so lost, my dog is sick and the vets are not sure whats wrongs

    my big boy diesel is so sick, he went for a walk with my partner 3 days ago and passed out on my front lawn wen they got home. we though heat exustion so we carried him in and gave him a cold shower and i seringe feed him some hydrolight mixed with water and glucouse. he seemed a bit better so...
  33. J

    Escaped!

    Had a nightmare today, came home from work to find my Children's Python has escaped. It's about 9 months old, and when it was a bit smaller, it used to squeeze through the gaps between it's cage doors (sliding doors). I plugged the gap with folded tissue, it was a very tight fit & seemed to work...
  34. K

    Diamond python male adult

    This diamond male stems from multi generation captive bred stock.selectively bred for colour, pattern, temperament and over all health. Raised in pristine conditions throughout. Feeding great on medium rats,only ever offered quality rodents bred by myself,no cheap food alternatives i.e chicken...
  35. S

    Suddenly agressive :(

    ​Hey guys! im new to this forum, but i'm afraid i'm in need of an answer to a problem that is beginning to worry me and there are lots of smart people here! so my female diamond python (about 2 years) has always been docile to the point where i'm pretty much able to tumble her around in my...
  36. kponx

    WTB: Tall reptile enclosure/ enclosure builder

    Hi all, first post in the forum. I want to buy a tall enclosure for my diamond python. Or someone who can build custom enclosure. I am in Melb, vic. Please PM me! Thank you - - - Updated - - - Bump
  37. P

    Northern diamond Python

    I have a female Northern (intergrade python ) to sell. She is last years hold back selling as im down sizing my collection. She is colouring up very well with nice rich yellows already visable, she is from the high yellow parents. She is about 60 cms long now feeding on thawed mice or rats, not...
  38. P

    Diamond Pythons

    True Southern Diamond Pythons Age 3 years old Length Approx 5 foot long Bred By Pythons1 General Description I have a male and female diamond python to sell, ecxellent health and always kept in clean disease free enclosures. Down sizing collection, these two have...
  39. P

    Northern Diamond Pythons

    Species Common Name Northern Diamond python ( Intergrade Python) Age 3 years od Length Approx 4 foot long Bred By Pythons1 General Description Healthy Female always housed in clean disease free enclosures. She is a well coloured snake from rich coloured...
  40. Vixen

    Adult Female Natural Intergrade

    Species Common Name Northern Diamond Python / Natural Intergrade Age 8yo Length 2m+ Quantity Available 1 Bred By Greg Hollis General Description I've regretfully decided to move on this girl as i'm shifting my focus to other lines and need to downsize. She is an 8 year old pure...
  41. BIGBANG

    heading to emmaville/glen innis at christmas

    hey guys just wondering although i know its a long shot, i am heading to emmaville near glenn innis in northern NSW and was wondereing if anyone on here lived there and wanted to go out herping, i plan on doing a bit while i'm up there as my brother lives on 20,000 acres and said there are...
  42. K

    Hi to everyone, I am a brand new python owner

    I am katiejoe. I am actually a male and this is the name of my one and only beautiful grand-daughter who is 18 months old. I have always loved snakes of all types and have obtained a Jungle Python female 2 years old. She is beautiful and loves to be handled and I plan on breeding from her...
  43. Morgieo

    HI Yellow Diamond Python

    Hey after a High Yellow Diamond About 8 months to a yearling. Not fussed on the sex. Please PM if you have one. Thanks Morgan - - - Updated - - - Bump
  44. ryanrumler

    glitter in snake poo

    hey guys iv just noticed with a couple of my snakea that there poo looks like there glitter or something in it.tiny bits of shiny stuff.can anyone point me in the right direction? Sent from my GT-I9100T using Tapatalk 2
  45. Serpentor

    Strange bite swelling

    Just copped an expected bite from cranky my hypo bredli. Never had immediate acute swelling in the past though. Due to proximity to wrist veins? Site was about 20c piece sized, but raised about 20mm immediately after bite. I've iced it since, and swelling is raised about 5mm. As you can see...
  46. BobW80

    Diamond Python Pair

    Species Common Name Diamond Python Pair Age 4-5 Length 6ft + Quantity Available 2 Bred By General Description Definite Male and Female. Have seen them locked up. Not sure if gravid. Good eaters. Healthy. Reasonable handlers. Need them gone. Too busy with work to look after them. $500...
  47. saintanger

    diamond python sick possibly R.I

    i have had my female diamond python for about 2 months she is 5 years old, she has not had a feed and i did not worry because she was cooled. she had been very active last few weeks i offered her a feed and she did not want it, so i left her alone. for a week she has been asleep up in the...
  48. shazz

    Help finding python

    My diamond python got out. I believe she is still in the house. Has anyone got any tips on luring her out. She is about 18 months old. About a meter long.
  49. Timmy-Morelia

    TEMPESTA my Diamond

    he,s growing up
  50. L

    Diamond python advice

    Hello this is my first post I live in Melbourne and I have a 3 and half year old diamond python iv done abit of research but iv been getting conflicting information about heating so I just wanted to make sure I'm doing the right thing his currently in a 4ft high 3ft wide and 1ft deep encosure iv...
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