Sumatra python

[waf]

Hi! I would like to know if some of you could provide some information about this python.. (enclosure, feeding schedule, temperament, adult size, general care, etc..) anythig you can say about it, because I'm planning to get one of them... haha!

I have some experience about boas and retic, but nothing about sumatras...

Thanks for your comments!!

[Aaron_S]

Read a book.

[thawes]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Read a book.

Any suggestions?

[thawes]

Waf, here are a couple great articles from Reptiles Magazine. The first is written by Kara and Ryan Norris, the second by Dave and Tracy Barker.

Blood and Short-tailed Python Care Sheet

The Blood Python

If you require any additional info, or have any questions, feel free to PM me and I can point you in the right direction.

[LiL Zap]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Read a book.

Well, that was really helpful.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by LiL Zap

Well, that was really helpful.

I have no issue in helping people out. What I do have an issue with is when people go ahead and buy an animal then come say "Teach me everything about it in 10 minutes. K thx bye."

[LiL Zap]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I have no issue in helping people out. What I do have an issue with is when people go ahead and buy an animal then come say "Teach me everything about it in 10 minutes. K thx bye."

You never really know if they did the research though. What if he did research but wants some further elaboration from experienced keepers? I mean I can go around every thread saying "read a book" but that would be inappropriate in my opinion.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by LiL Zap

You never really know if they did the research though. What if he did research but wants some further elaboration from experienced keepers? I mean I can go around every thread saying "read a book" but that would be inappropriate in my opinion.

Usually when someone has done that they ask specific questions such as "I've read the ambient temperature should be between XX and YY. Which is it?"

Someone who comes along and says "I plan on getting one...haha...so teach me temperment, humidity, enclosure, feeding habits..."

These are usually from people who have decided on something and now rely completely on someone spoon feeding them everything they need to know.

Look to your left a little bit. See where my avatar mentions how long I've been around for? I've seen a LOT of these posts and these type of posters usually disappear, never to return, or have animals die or ask many other questions later on when the snake isn't doing well.

[reptiletalk]

http://www.reptiletalk.com.cy/downlo...care-sheet.pdf

[waf]

Hey! great pieces of information.... thanks!

now the question: in comparison with retics..... how is their temperament?

[reptiletalk]

It depends on each snake individually to be honest as far as i know.

[millertime89]

Retics will have a better attitude usually, but not always.

[Sublimeballs]

Lil zap, I can see where Arron is coming from. The guy says he's planning on getting one and obviously hasn't done of tryed to do any research; all that info can be found in 5 minutes on google.

[IW17]

The Op said "planning to get one". And yes, this is something books and Google could answer in five minutes, but so is 99% of all other questions /topics posted on this forum. I think it's more about trusting were you get your information from. And there are a lot of trusted, experienced keepers on here.

[thawes]

There aren't any books specifically on bloods and shorties at the moment. VPI are working on one, not sure about a release date though.
There are species specific forums such as bloodpythons.com and Curtusforum.org. that have many great keepers who offer a wealth of knowledge through many years experience.
I suggest you look into one of these WELCOMING communities.