View Full Version : New purchase - Liasis olivaceus (olive pythons)
dannybgoode
03-24-17, 12:49 PM
Been a while since I've been here-still trying to sort out the house move but should be on th next week or so.
To christen the new reptile room through I've bagged a cb16 1.1 unrelated pair of L olivaceus. Very rare in the UK and just had to snap them up. Big plans for their enclosures when they're bigger :)
They're still at the store for now but here's the shop pic of what I think is the female. Can't wait to get them home...
dave himself
03-24-17, 12:51 PM
Very nice mate and nice to see you back :). I hope the move goes well for you
dannybgoode
03-24-17, 12:55 PM
When it eventually happens. We were meant to complete a few weeks ago but such is the joys of property transactions.
At least I have a 2 room cellar to look forward to and these will fit right in :)
SnoopySnake
03-24-17, 01:21 PM
Beautiful, love olive pythons! Congrats!
Tsubaki
03-24-17, 01:24 PM
Awesome! :D They're rare here too, never had the chance to buy one myself.
dannybgoode
03-24-17, 01:33 PM
Awesome! :D They're rare here too, never had the chance to buy one myself.
Not even at Houten? They're not common though by any means-been trying to talk myself out of these but couldn't pass up.
Future breeding project now :)
EL Ziggy
03-24-17, 01:41 PM
Great addition Danny! I got a 2016 CBB male Olive back in January and he's a blast so far! Looking forward to seeing many more pics of your critters!
dannybgoode
03-24-17, 01:46 PM
Great addition Danny! I got a 2016 CBB male Olive back in January and he's a blast so far! Looking forward to seeing many more pics of your critters!
Saw that post El-beautiful snakes aren't they. My local store has had 2 pairs this year, the first sold in 20 mins.
These have been there longer but I feared that someone else would snap them up before I was properly ready for them so I've paid in full (not cheap but not wildly expensive for what they are) and will pick them up in a couple of weeks.
Out of interest what's the going rate for them over there?
EL Ziggy
03-24-17, 01:57 PM
You can get a normal male in the US for $350-$400. I never see lone females for sale.
dannybgoode
03-24-17, 02:02 PM
You can get a normal male in the US for $350-$400. I never see lone females for sale.
That's pretty reasonable. I paid somewhere around $940 for the pair and they had to go as a pair-the store wouldn't split them.
I've never seen them for sale in the UK before this. They may very occasionally come up at the main expo we have otherwise it's a trip to Europe to source them.
EL Ziggy
03-24-17, 02:10 PM
I think you'll really like them. My male is far more active than my carpets and spends equal time perching as he does on the ground. And he eats like a pig! I'm excited to have another olive keeper among us. :)
Ya I've been drooling over Ziggy's olive every since I saw it... Just another snake for the ever growing wish list... I need to hit the lottery... :yes:
Tsubaki
03-25-17, 01:55 AM
Not even at Houten? They're not common though by any means-been trying to talk myself out of these but couldn't pass up.
Future breeding project now :)
Maybe, but not that I specifically remember. I haven't been inside the houten expo in years tbh. :D 2 purchases there but both picked up at the door. They had them in Hamm, was atleast 7 years ago but I came for other things :)
trailblazer295
03-25-17, 05:50 PM
Beautiful additions, I really like the uniform colouration of them. Keep us updated on these. Never seen one in person but couldn't house a giant like that.
dannybgoode
04-15-17, 09:54 AM
Picked up the olive pair today. Such beautiful creatures. Couple of quick photos before they go in their quarantine tubs. Female top then the male...
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Olivef1.jpg
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Olivem1.jpg
whistlepig
04-15-17, 10:19 AM
Beautiful snake! Congrats.
dave himself
04-15-17, 10:35 AM
:Wow: mate they are awesome, I'm not saying I'm jealous or anything. But between these and the scrubs your off my Christmas card list :mad:
dannybgoode
04-15-17, 11:09 AM
:Wow: mate they are awesome, I'm not saying I'm jealous or anything. But between these and the scrubs your off my Christmas card list :mad:
Can't be helped I'm afraid. Honestly with these, the scrubs and the Madu retic together with what I've already got I do think that's it for now - at least snake wise. Yes I'd love move but each set up costs me at least £250 just in electronics and I want to do each snake justice so big vivs.
Added to the fact I want to be sure even if I have say a job crisis I can still afford to feed everything.
And honestly there's not much that can top what I've got. Fill out the collection sure but stuff I really want?
dave himself
04-15-17, 11:43 AM
I forgot about the Madu, I think I'll burn down your house now :)
dannybgoode
04-15-17, 11:44 AM
I forgot about the Madu, I think I'll burn down your house now :)
Yes but you have Queen Daisy...
EL Ziggy
04-15-17, 11:51 AM
Looking good Danny! I'm really enjoying my Olive. I'm pretty sure you'll like them too. My male is pretty active and easy to handle but VERY food driven. I'm excited to watch our critters grow. Keep the pics flowing please. :)
dannybgoode
04-15-17, 11:59 AM
Looking good Danny! I'm really enjoying my Olive. I'm pretty sure you'll like them too. My male is pretty active and easy to handle but VERY food driven. I'm excited to watch our critters grow. Keep the pics flowing please. :)
Oh I will. Yeah feeding response will be interesting. Will be a contest between them and the scrubs as to who takes my hand off first!
richardhind
04-15-17, 12:46 PM
Great new pick ups you have there Danny
dave himself
04-16-17, 12:51 AM
Yes but you have Queen Daisy...
She doesn't hold a patch on these, but you're right Danny the old girl still has a certain charm. You're back on the Christmas card list :D
dannybgoode
04-19-17, 07:32 AM
Well safe to say there's nothing wrong with the feeding response on these guys! The girl is a little more timid and was more interested in trying to make me go away at first however the male was in there without hesitation.
Always good to get the first meal down!
dave himself
04-19-17, 08:08 AM
Always nice to get the first feed out of the way, good to hear they're eating for you :)
dannybgoode
04-19-17, 08:21 AM
Always nice to get the first feed out of the way, good to hear they're eating for you :)
Trouble is unbeknownst to me the star on the male's tub isn't working and I need to swap it out which mean a disturbing him having just eaten, Trying to work out what's best to do...
dave himself
04-20-17, 10:24 AM
Trouble is unbeknownst to me the star on the male's tub isn't working and I need to swap it out which mean a disturbing him having just eaten, Trying to work out what's best to do...
Without getting bit would be the best way :D
ttreptile1
04-20-17, 11:01 AM
Awesome snakes Danny. Congrats. I have a pair from Jeff Hartwig. They are hands down my favorite snakes. Gentle giants and super smart. If I could only have one snake it would be an olive.
dannybgoode
04-20-17, 11:10 AM
Awesome snakes Danny. Congrats. I have a pair from Jeff Hartwig. They are hands down my favorite snakes. Gentle giants and super smart. If I could only have one snake it would be an olive.
I've spoken to a few people who have owned or still own them and not one person has a bad word for them.
I think you'll agree that pictures just don't do them justice either. Such subtle beauty that's quite a surprise when you first see them in the flesh given they're essentially just green on the top and creamy white underneath.
ttreptile1
04-20-17, 01:05 PM
I find it best to photograph them outside in natural light. They get that green/purple hue with the rainbow iridescence.
dannybgoode
04-20-17, 01:42 PM
Thanks for the tip - when they're more settled I'll do a photo session with them. Get a few feeds in to them first though...
EL Ziggy
04-20-17, 05:46 PM
@ Danny- Congrats on the successful first feeding. As I've said before I've never kept such a food driven snake.
@TTR1- How old and how large are your Olive pair? My male came from Jeff Hartwig as well. He produces some great animals.
ttreptile1
04-20-17, 06:17 PM
Mine are about 2 years old. I would have to get a measurement on them for you when I get home. Unbelievable how fast they grow!
dannybgoode
04-24-17, 11:36 AM
The olives have names!
Popeye and Olive Oil...
Will. Post some more pics soon. Moving day Thursday so may wait until they're in their new vivs.
Missed this thread somehow. Enjoy the new olives!
Albert Clark
04-24-17, 05:21 PM
Big step up Danny! They do look amazing, congrats.
dannybgoode
04-24-17, 11:33 PM
Thanks guys. These will ultimately be a breeding project together with the scrubs but in the meantime and going to enjoy them all growing up :)
toddnbecka
04-25-17, 12:19 AM
I agree, growing them out from babies is half the fun of keeping them.
Awesome grab there, Danny.
dannybgoode
05-03-17, 03:12 PM
Finally got the first Viv done. Looking at photos of olivaceus in the wild they seem to be found on sandy soil in rocky environments. From what I've read the shelter in crevices and burrows so I have tried to replicate this.
They do like to climb also hence the branch even though aesthetically this doesn't quite work for me.
The stone is real from the local wood and the burrow is made using excavator clay just in that part of the Viv.
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Lenc1.jpghttp://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Lenc2.jpg
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Lenc3.jpg
And as of to prove the point about hiding in rocky crevices...
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Ohiding.jpg
Heat is a 150W che and lighting is an under kitchen cabinet florescent tube unit and a 15W 10% UV tube - currently without a reflector but i will be getting one.
Popeye (male obvs!) Is settling in well and currently just wants me dead!
Will do Olive Oil's over the coming days...
EL Ziggy
05-03-17, 06:28 PM
The enclosure turned out really nice Danny. I love the stones and substrate. Nice branches too. Is your male being a little testy?
trailblazer295
05-03-17, 07:19 PM
Cage looks awesome man, all these olives lately are making me really envious. That colouration and scale look is just amazing.
dannybgoode
05-03-17, 10:50 PM
The enclosure turned out really nice Danny. I love the stones and substrate. Nice branches too. Is your male being a little testy?
He was fine in his quarantine tub but now he strikes the glass if I go within so much of 3' of the Viv! Once he's out he's fine.
The girl is still in her quarantine tub and she's always tried to kill me! Again once she's out she's as calm as anything.
The substrate is pretty much a straight 50/50 mix of play sand sand top and top soil. Just guessed really but it's turned out exactly as I wanted. It's on a thin layer of hydro balls as well for drainage.
I may as some arid grasses in due course.
Cage looks awesome man, all these olives lately are making me really envious. That colouration and scale look is just amazing.
Cheers TB. They're fabulous snakes to own so far - really enjoying them.
dave himself
05-04-17, 12:35 AM
Nice looking setup mate. Looking forward to seeing more pics of its tennant ;)
dannybgoode
05-04-17, 05:03 AM
Come any closer and I'll kill you...
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Ostrike.jpg
dave himself
05-04-17, 08:08 AM
What a stunning looking snake. And so friendly :D:D
dannybgoode
05-04-17, 08:34 AM
Thanks - I'm particularly pleased with how natural the substrate looks against the snake.
Just got to do the other Viv now. Hopefully get it done tonight.
trailblazer295
05-04-17, 09:59 AM
It's cute because he is small might be less cute at 12'
ttreptile1
05-04-17, 12:36 PM
Nice one Danny! Seems like only a year ago mine was that size. The male did the same thing and still does to a point. The female is a big baby. The female does tail wag though. Which I had never witnessed in an Olive before.
dannybgoode
05-04-17, 02:45 PM
It's cute because he is small might be less cute at 12'
I'm confident they'll chill out with age. I've spoken with a number of keepers and have only heard of rare occasions where an adult has been defensive. Not a reason not to be cautious though.
The scrubs on the other hand... Not so sure! I'll have to find a video a friend sent me of his upset scrub - they strike incredible distances.
dannybgoode
05-06-17, 01:27 AM
The female olivaceus in her new Viv. There's a marked difference in their dawn behaviour at least. The male is always in his hide at the cool end before the lights come on in the morning however the female is out roaming already.
She was also more defensive in her tub whereas the male was very relaxed but now there in the vivs she, whilst still defensive, has relaxed a bit whereas the male just wants me dead.
They are rapidly becoming a favourite and I know I shouldn't have favoured snakes but these guys are just such awesome snakes!
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Of1.jpg
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Of2.jpg
dave himself
05-06-17, 02:09 AM
As said they are beautiful snakes, and it's OK to favourites. Ours change all the time, sometimes it's our retic, sometimes it's the burms, and sometimes it's our royal/ball :D
dannybgoode
06-02-17, 01:16 PM
He's not trying to kill me! Pretty pretty thing...
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Olicurl.jpg
dave himself
06-02-17, 03:02 PM
He is one beautiful snake Danny ;), and I'm withholding my judgment whether I like you, or not. Until you start posting pics of the scrubs :pissedoff:
dannybgoode
06-02-17, 03:23 PM
He is one beautiful snake Danny ;), and I'm withholding my judgment whether I like you, or not. Until you start posting pics of the scrubs :pissedoff:
Not long to wait. Donnie is on the 25th June. May well be getting the mystery locality Bcc then as well :)
dannybgoode
06-02-17, 03:24 PM
And I already don't like you because its been far too long since we've had a Daisy fix... ;)
dave himself
06-03-17, 12:26 AM
And I already don't like you because its been far too long since we've had a Daisy fix... ;)
Leave it with me ;)
dannybgoode
06-25-17, 02:26 PM
One hungry olive on his branch. Will try and get a photo of the girl as well but she's exceptionally flighty and defensive at the moment. Really doesn't like me so I'm leaving her alone as much as I can.
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Popbranch.jpg
trailblazer295
06-25-17, 02:43 PM
Beautiful snake mate, you'll have to keep us updated on them.
EL Ziggy
06-25-17, 07:19 PM
He's looking great Danny! They're definitely not shy when it comes to food aye.
dannybgoode
08-18-17, 02:59 PM
Had the olives out today and for once it was Olive Oil who was feeling photogenic. And she nearly didn't try and kill me when I got her out which is an improvement!
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Olivesun2.jpg
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Olivesun3.jpg
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Olivesun1.jpg
TeamSlitherin
08-18-17, 03:07 PM
Yes, she is brilliant.
EL Ziggy
08-18-17, 04:22 PM
She's a real beauty DBG! How old are your pair? I have to get some more pics of my male soon.
dave himself
08-19-17, 12:07 AM
Beautiful snake mate;)
dannybgoode
08-19-17, 01:09 AM
Thanks all. Another pair I'm blessed to own.
@Zig - they're CB16 and having season in the UK for such things is around now so I'm guessing there at our around the 12 month mark.
EL Ziggy
08-19-17, 08:44 AM
Our Olives are on the same page Danny. My male hatched 7/1/16 so he's 13 months now. I got him on 1/4/17. He's looks about the same size as your female too. Almost 4ft and about 800g. What are you feeding those beasts? It's funny that your girl is still a bit bitey. My guy tagged me once when I first got him but not a nip since. You never fully trust them though. :)
dannybgoode
08-19-17, 08:51 AM
Our Olives are on the same page Danny. My male hatched 7/1/16 so he's 13 months now. I got him on 1/4/17. He's looks about the same size as your female too. Almost 4ft and about 800g. What are you feeding those beasts? It's funny that your girl is still a bit bitey. My guy tagged me once when I first got him but not a nip since. You never fully trust them though. :)
Still haven't weighed mine. I think mine are a little under 4' - probably closer to 3 1/2'.
I've just moved them to go 2 rat fluffs every 7-10 days with a view to pushing them to weaners before the end of the year..
And she's more than bitey at times - she can be positively pyschotic :). Lovely creatures though.
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