More Carpets!

[Necrias]

Fedex just delivered my latest acquisitions... 1.1 2008 IJs and 1.1 2007 Striped Bredls! This brings me to 9 total carpets, and I think these will be my last until I produce some of my own. Camera is charging right now, expect pics later today/tomorrow!

[MoreliAddict]

Pics or it didn't happen.

[Necrias]

Male Bredli. Very calm and docile.
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o605/KTconstrictors/IMG_0770.jpg

Female Bredl. This girl's pattern is VERY clean, just wish she wasn't so undersized!
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o605/KTconstrictors/IMG_0773.jpg

Male IJ. A little jumpy, but good temperament and color.
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o605/KTconstrictors/IMG_0777.jpg

Female IJ. This girl is a LOOKER. She also appears to be quite hungry (lol) and very flighty.
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o605/KTconstrictors/IMG_0782.jpg


I was really hoping the Bredli would be larger, but apparently the first owner fed them mice for the first 3 years, and the 2nd didn't feed them particularly heavy either. I will try to get them caught up and just see if they produce this season, but I'm pretty doubtful. I will update this thread with pics again once they all shed! :p

[Evolieno]

Definitely love the IJ's! Congrats, I'm jealous. I am just getting used to my new girl, but I hope to get a young one in the future.

[UwabamiReptiles]

Congrats on the new additions! That female bredli is super nice. Good luck getting some size on her.

[shaunyboy]

nice carpets mate

the female bredl is my favorite

are the striped bredl Nick Muttons bloodline ?

just CAN'T have enough carpets mate

cheers shaun:)

[MoreliAddict]

Nice carpets. The female bredl is my fav as well.

[Necrias]

nice carpets mate

the female bredl is my favorite

are the striped bredl Nick Muttons bloodline ?

just CAN'T have enough carpets mate

cheers shaun:)

It is actually Casey Laziks line. And the IJs are VPI.

I really like the female Bredl as well, but the female IJ is really growing on me. Every time I have opened her tub, she darts out as if to ask "ARE YOU FOOD? NO? ARE YOU SURE?" lol

Apparently they have been feeding well on F/T small rats, which is quite small for them (5-6 ft), so we'll see how they like mediums this weekend before moving them to larges in a month or so :)

[shaunyboy]

It is actually Casey Laziks line. And the IJs are VPI.

I really like the female Bredl as well, but the female IJ is really growing on me. Every time I have opened her tub, she darts out as if to ask "ARE YOU FOOD? NO? ARE YOU SURE?" lol

Apparently they have been feeding well on F/T small rats, which is quite small for them (5-6 ft), so we'll see how they like mediums this weekend before moving them to larges in a month or so :)

thats the first Lazik line i've seen

thanks for sharing mate

i look forward to your breeding projects

cheers shaun

[Necrias]

thats the first Lazik line i've seen

thanks for sharing mate

i look forward to your breeding projects

cheers shaun

Thank you, I'm pretty proud of my little collection :)

I opened the tubs to check on the snakes, and one of the IJs darted out so I just picked him up. He seemed inquisitive so I let him climb around on me. He was squeezing pretty tight so I went to put him back, and apparently triggered a feeding response. He got me pretty good on the hand, and I could FEEL his teeth digging into the bone. Not the most pleasant experience, but he let go without me needing to break out the alcohol. Also, pic is AFTER I had already cleaned it up once lol. Finger is a bit bruised and swollen today, but could be worse :o

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o605/KTconstrictors/2012-08-22_19-14-40_859.jpg

[Evolieno]

Oh, dang! And that was from a little guy? Sorry to hear that! Now I'm REALLY hoping my adult doesn't bite me... Lol.

[jtfife]

Great looking carpets! Nice bit too. :wacky: My coastal jag. was pretty nippy when she was young. But it has been about a year since she has tried to bite me. Partially since she is getting older, larger and more confident. In addition, I have learned how to handle my carpets with out making them so nervous.

[franks]

I love the female ij! Very clean. Congrats on the new carpets, i just love fed ex reptile days.

[Rogue628]

Congrats! I don't know which one I can say I like better. They're both stunning!

Nice bite you got there. lol

[shaunyboy]

to me the way carpets bite first,work out if its food later,is one of their endearing qualitys :laugh:

makes for a more interesting snake and helps to keep you on your toes,i love learning to read each individual carpets nature

re feeding response
i use a trickle of cold water from the bath tap,to get feeding responses to let go

that or i unhook their teeth using my other hand

an adult carpet leaves a lot of bruising when it strikes you,maybe even stiches depending where it gets you

:D JUST GOTTA LOVE CARPETS :D

cheers shaun

[Necrias]

Oh, dang! And that was from a little guy? Sorry to hear that! Now I'm REALLY hoping my adult doesn't bite me... Lol.

This boy was a hair under 6 ft, so not huge but not tiny. These snakes were raised to be breeders, so they weren't handled much. Despite this, they are still pretty tame, but they will always have their instincts. If your girl was handled frequently over the years, she will be unlikely to ever strike at you unless you give her a reason to think you are food. Enjoy her :)

Great looking carpets! Nice bit too. :wacky: My coastal jag. was pretty nippy when she was young. But it has been about a year since she has tried to bite me. Partially since she is getting older, larger and more confident. In addition, I have learned how to handle my carpets with out making them so nervous.

Like I said, these weren't handled much, so they will always be more unpredictable. But you are right, I should have been paying more attention to his behavior.

I love the female ij! Very clean. Congrats on the new carpets, i just love fed ex reptile days.

Fedex days are the best :)

Congrats! I don't know which one I can say I like better. They're both stunning!

Nice bite you got there. lol

to me the way carpets bite first,work out if its food later,is one of their endearing qualitys :laugh:

makes for a more interesting snake and helps to keep you on your toes,i love learning to read each individual carpets nature

re feeding response
i use a trickle of cold water from the bath tap,to get feeding responses to let go

that or i unhook their teeth using my other hand

an adult carpet leaves a lot of bruising when it strikes you,maybe even stiches depending where it gets you

:D JUST GOTTA LOVE CARPETS :D

cheers shaun

That is precisely the reason I love carpets :)

Unfortunately, the cold water trick usually doesn't work for me, which is why I keep a bottle of whiskey in the snake room. I've tried simply unhooking them too, but they tend to just try to reattach lol.