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SnoopySnake
07-20-17, 07:44 PM
Well, I suppose this will be the thread for my new monitor. I was getting rid of my male bredli python and someone offered to trade.... I was originally looking at ackies and timors but I couldn't say no :) He's temporarily in an exo terra while the lid to his actual cage (150 gallon rubbermaid trough) is being sealed. He's a quick little guy, but super cool and I can already see how different they seem than other animals. Anyway, here's a couple quick pics. More to come as he settles in :)

https://flic.kr/p/WkJeCw
https://flic.kr/p/VGEgDt
SSSSnakes
07-20-17, 07:52 PM
Well, I suppose this will be the thread for my new monitor. I was getting rid of my male bredli python and someone offered to trade.... I was originally looking at ackies and timors but I couldn't say no :) He's temporarily in an exo terra while the lid to his actual cage (150 gallon rubbermaid trough) is being sealed. He's a quick little guy, but super cool and I can already see how different they seem than other animals. Anyway, here's a couple quick pics. More to come as he settles in :)

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSC08912_zpscwqilsj0.png
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSC08903_zpskwnmzl6d.png
Can't use photobucket any more to post pictures unless you pay $399 a year
SnoopySnake
07-20-17, 07:53 PM
Can't use photobucket any more to post pictures unless you pay $399 a year

Seriously? That's ridiculous. Looks like I'll be finding a new site....
SSSSnakes
07-20-17, 07:59 PM
Seriously? That's ridiculous. Looks like I'll be finding a new site....

Let me know what site you end up using.
SnoopySnake
07-20-17, 08:09 PM
Let me know what site you end up using.

I was going to try flickr....looks like the pics aren't showing up though....

Evidently I won't be sharing the photos since I can't find a site with working links.....
dave himself
07-21-17, 02:07 AM
If you're using android there's an app called direct upload image sharer it's working ok for me :)
SSSSnakes
07-21-17, 08:05 AM
If you're using android there's an app called direct upload image sharer it's working ok for me :)

Thanks, but I'm still old school. I use a PC.
SnoopySnake
07-21-17, 09:11 AM
HERE WE GO. Flickr only works if I do it from my computer.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4319/35247035433_a77098e39d_b.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4321/35666519450_bf49b79561_b.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4327/35896340582_1c79edc44f_k.jpg
dannybgoode
07-21-17, 09:32 AM
That's awesome. Really nice lizard and good to see something different.
toddnbecka
07-22-17, 12:06 AM
I will call him/her Cuddles, and give lots of hugs and squeezes... I think NOT. Cool lizard, but not so much for handling?
dave himself
07-22-17, 12:18 AM
He's a smasher Snoopy :Wow:
trailblazer295
07-22-17, 07:18 AM
Stunning lizard
dave himself
07-22-17, 07:39 AM
Thanks, but I'm still old school. I use a PC.

I wouldn't know where to start with a PC mate :D
SnoopySnake
07-22-17, 08:38 AM
Thanks everyone :) Super excited to start working with him and finish his cage. He ate a f/t hopper mouse yesterday, thats what he's used to eating so thats what I offered. Hoping I can get him to eat fish, I was told he's a little picky
BillyCostume
07-22-17, 11:55 AM
Excellent choice! I love mangroves, I can't wait to get a monitor myself :) fascinating creatures
pinefamily
10-13-17, 03:14 AM
Haven't been on here for ages, but well done on the new monitor.
They definitely are not handlers, lol. You will find he/she will hide away a lot. Try prawns as well as fish.
I have never had one, but a friend of mine has one, and he has passed on his experiences.
SnoopySnake
10-18-17, 07:45 PM
Haven't been on here for ages, but well done on the new monitor.
They definitely are not handlers, lol. You will find he/she will hide away a lot. Try prawns as well as fish.
I have never had one, but a friend of mine has one, and he has passed on his experiences.

Thanks for the tip :) He is definitely very shy and reclusive, but seems he's coming around. He at least isn't taking off so quickly when I open the enclosure, and he lets me put my hands in there and near him more. Let me pet his tail the other day :)

As far as diet goes....he eats everything....lol. So far he's taken shrimp, chicks, mice, ground turkey, chicken gizzards and eggs. Planning on mixing more seafood into his diet once I'm able to find a source for it.

Here's a few more pics :)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4471/37752707162_5c19797da8_k.jpghttps://farm5.staticflickr.com/4452/37074858404_e3c70f2602_k.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4458/23931475758_017265596d_k.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4503/23931479838_afd2aed32d_k.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4507/23931654858_6a60c896c9_k.jpg