Seru1
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One of the things I really wanted to pursue this year was carpet pythons and out of all of them I like Centralian's the most. However I tend to be a worrier so before I ever invest in an animal I like to learn as much as I can.
I have read more than a couple care sheets but it's abit confusing to me with all the different opinions out there. So I thought Maybe I could throw a couple of confusions I have out and beg you kind folk's advice.
1. Just on the basics I read that need a gradient of 82F to 93F. Perching Material, Water, substrate and humidity of about 40 to 60. But some people have said as low as 75F to 90F is good. I'm not sure what to believe there.
2. I heard an adult needs a cage of about 4x2x2, but what about for babies? Storage bins may work but for about how long? A couple click clacks and dowels would be very easy to start with and in all honesty ideal till I can buy an adult cage.. But I don't know what size to get for hatchlings or how long they can live in it.
3. Also I read so many varying things about Nighttime drops and winter cooling. Some say both are needed. Some say only night time drops. Some say you really don't need either. This is most confusing to me as None of my snakes so far need night time drops and I wasn't really sure carpets did.
4. Someone Said Carpets Need UV light. Though I think it might have been in referance to Diamonds and even then I am not sure thats right as I don't know of any snake that needs UV. Then again I'm no pro.
Sorry for the big post! I really appreciate all who read it and any advice you can give me. I'd love to get a bredli or two this year. Also an Irian Jaya but I know even less about them. Thanks in advance for all your great knowledge! These forums are very cool.
I have read more than a couple care sheets but it's abit confusing to me with all the different opinions out there. So I thought Maybe I could throw a couple of confusions I have out and beg you kind folk's advice.
1. Just on the basics I read that need a gradient of 82F to 93F. Perching Material, Water, substrate and humidity of about 40 to 60. But some people have said as low as 75F to 90F is good. I'm not sure what to believe there.
2. I heard an adult needs a cage of about 4x2x2, but what about for babies? Storage bins may work but for about how long? A couple click clacks and dowels would be very easy to start with and in all honesty ideal till I can buy an adult cage.. But I don't know what size to get for hatchlings or how long they can live in it.
3. Also I read so many varying things about Nighttime drops and winter cooling. Some say both are needed. Some say only night time drops. Some say you really don't need either. This is most confusing to me as None of my snakes so far need night time drops and I wasn't really sure carpets did.
4. Someone Said Carpets Need UV light. Though I think it might have been in referance to Diamonds and even then I am not sure thats right as I don't know of any snake that needs UV. Then again I'm no pro.
Sorry for the big post! I really appreciate all who read it and any advice you can give me. I'd love to get a bredli or two this year. Also an Irian Jaya but I know even less about them. Thanks in advance for all your great knowledge! These forums are very cool.