Ivan, the Jungle Carpet Python

ra94131 · 08-07-12, 06:44 PM

Just wanted to share some pictures of my Jungle Carpet named Ivan.

Breeder picture of Ivan (1), and the dam (2) / sire (3) that produced him. (From Chris Behof @ CBReptiles.)

Ivan upon arrival. I ran home on my lunch break to check on him, since my wife was home for his delivery.

Ivan's enclosure. It is a bit large, but plenty of hiding spots including up high in the vines, where he seems to enjoy prowling once the lights go out. The two large 'rock' hides have smaller hides placed within them so he can always feel "snug". I'll take them out as he grows. So far this thing has been great temperature wise using UTHs on a thermostat. I've also got a couple of 75W bulbs dimmed way down just to keep it in the upper 80s in the branches on the warm side. Overall gradient is about 90F on the warm side and high 70s on the cool side. The upper level gradient (in the branches/vines) is about 88F (warm) to 82F (cool). The cage is in my home office and in a very low traffic area of the house.

Ivan ate like a champ the weekend after he arrived (f/t rat pinky) and gave us a good view of the meal.

ra94131 · 08-07-12, 06:46 PM

And just a few more pictures...

Hope you enjoyed them!

snake man12 · 08-07-12, 06:50 PM

Ohh we enjoyed them!!

Tekpc007 · 08-07-12, 06:55 PM

sure looks good , mine is about the same size and color but he is a terror and very bitey so he is still in glove training . How bitey is yours?

ra94131 · 08-07-12, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tekpc007

sure looks good , mine is about the same size and color but he is a terror and very bitey so he is still in glove training . How bitey is yours?

He's less "bitey" than I expected such a young snake to be; just a few times when getting him out of the enclosure. A couple "nose bumps" with his mouth closed as well. When he's out he mostly seems to either want to explore or get back into his enclosure.

My wife used gloves the first couple of times we had him out, but he's been really calm so she has discarded those. He did bite her once today, but she said she wouldn't have even noticed if she hadn't seen it.

Terranaut · 08-07-12, 08:03 PM

Nice looking carpet!! Glad he isn't so bitey!!

**Pareeeee** · 08-07-12, 08:13 PM

AH! He's so cute and tiny! I just wanna squeeze him. Ok maybe that would be a bad idea. But cute just the same! Love the colours.

**Pareeeee** · 08-07-12, 08:13 PM

...Don't make me want another snake. I don't have the space for another snake.

shaunyboy · 08-07-12, 08:17 PM

that's a good looking wee jungle you have there,Chris has some nice carpets in his collection

yours looks so tiny when you see him in your hand

cheers shaun

UwabamiReptiles · 08-07-12, 08:40 PM

Chris produces some really good looking snakes and yours looks like its going to be no exception. I really like how nice your enclosure is, looks like you put a lot of thought and planning into it. Keep us posted on Ivan.

**millertime89** · 08-08-12, 01:59 PM

Not only does he look great, but his enclosure does too! Congrats on the newest addition!

MoreliAddict · 08-08-12, 02:05 PM

Such an awesome enclosure. It's gonna be interesting to see how you rearrange it as this little guy grows.

Donnie · 08-08-12, 03:35 PM

Very nice jungle. Both parents are so vibrant so he should colour up well as he grows

Sarrix · 08-08-12, 03:47 PM

Very nice, reminds me of my guy when he was a bit smaller.

ra94131 · 09-04-12, 11:15 PM

First shed since he arrived is definitely coming up... he's been pretty dull and had the typical "blue eyes" yesterday. Still took a rat, albeit not quite as enthusiastically.

I'll post a few new pictures once the shed is complete.