Hello everyone

[vikki]

Well i am very excited to have found this site. I have always had an interest in snakes(well carpet pythons to be exact) anyways i have talked my husband into letting me have one so i would love some help in choosing the best one for me. I have never had a snake before and i have no idea. I have lots and lots of questions which probably will sound silly but i want to be well informed before i get one. I am in brisbane and wanted to say hello to everyone and i am sure i will enjoy this site so much.

Vikki

 

[noni]

hello vikki, i'm in the same boat as you, always been interested but never had a snake before.

my licence just came through today and i'm getting my first childrens python tomorrow! there's heaps of info on this site and everyone is very helpful.

enjoy

 

[vikki]

What i have seen looks pretty good. I am so excited for you. It is going to be awesome to have your first real snake. You will have to let me know how you go as i would be excited to hear all about it.

 

[Chris89]

Hello Vikki, and welcome to APS.

I only just got my licence and my stimson python on the 23rd Jan 07.
I am also in the Brisbane area, where abouts in Brisbane are you?

Don't think that your questions are silly, the only silly question is one that isn't asked.

 

[tan]

Welcome to both of you, and good luck with your new hobby - WARNING!!!- extremely addictive,lol!!

 

[Chris89]

Here's some pictures of my girl, Ziggy:

 

[vikki]

i am in chermside. Oh i am so excited. I want a snake so bad but i know i have to do all my research first, i really don't want to end up with a snake i won't like or can't look after.

 

[vikki]

Ziggy is so cute, you said she was a stimpson ? Does she grow very big ? I really want a big snake, sounds funny but they look awesome when there big

 

[Chris89]

It's Stimson. and they rarely grow over 90cm long

 

[Chris89]

This page, has a fair bit of information on the Stimson Python:

http://www.wolfwoodwares.com.au/rept4.html

 

[reece89]

hello and welcome to the site its the best site ever

 

[vikki]

did you buy her from this site or a petstore ? I heard people saying not to go to a shop as they are expensive and sometimes not as healthy as from breeders. Like i said i am new to this. I heard snakes live around 20 years is that correct ? and what size enclosure would you need for a snake that is around 2 feet long ? How long does it take for them to get to full size ?

 

[JungleRob]

Diamond python in my opinion is a great first snake.

Welcome to the site.

Rob

 

[Chris89]

I bought her from a private breeder at Deception Bay.

Depending on how well looked after the snake is they live to 20 - 30 years.

The enclosure size really does depend on the size of the snake. Well my snake is going to grow just over 2 foot long, to around 90cm. Her enclosure is Long 60cm x Wide 50cm x High 60cm. The general rule is, the enclosure has to be 1/2 the length of the adult snake.

The rate of which a snake grows all depends on how much you feed them and how often they shed. It's kind of hard to put a time frame on it. I think it's around the 2 year mark.

 

[RevDaniel]

Welcome to the site. You made a good decision joining up and will learn so much here

 

[dazza_wilto]

welcome to the site

 

[bulla_iia]

Warning!!!!!

I was told before I bought my Darwin Carpet that after owning a snake that one just doesnt become enough. Now I have my Darwin Carpet and what I was told is true, I now want another snake, it is addictive.

 

[PremierPythons]

Hey Vikki - welcome to the site. Good on hubby too for agreeing to let you keep a snake. I bet you won't be able to stop at just one! lol

 

[mrmikk]

Hi Vikki, welcome to the site, good to see anoher Brissyite amongst us

mrmikk

 

[vikki]

Hey rob

Thanks for welcoming me to the site, So you think diamond pythons are good for firsttimers ? Where abouts in brisbane are you and do you sell snakes ? diamond pythons to be exact.
I am in chermside