Irian Jayas

[rattekonigin]

Are irian jaya carpet pythons a good "starter" python? Are they finicky eaters like ball pythons? They never get any bigger than around 6' right? Do they need a lot of humidity? Can anyone recommend a really good caresheet on them?

[Matt]

they typically are a pretty good starter python...
they arent known as a finicky feeding snake, but I have a couple that dont eat great, but a couple that eat really well too...it really depends on the animal

size: about 4.5 - 5 feet.....absolute MAX is like 6.5 feet
humidity: Id say moderate, not too high

this is VPIs description sheet on IJ's

http://www.vpi.com/8VPICareSheets/Pythons/IrianJayaCarpetPython/IrianJayaCarpetPythonDesc.htm

and this is VPIs care sheet forIJ's

http://www.vpi.com/8VPICareSheets/Pythons/irianjayacarpetpython/IrianJayaCarpetPythonMaint.htm

good luck

[rattekonigin]

Thanks! :D