Sumatra python

waf · 12-02-14, 04:20 PM

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** · 12-02-14, 04:26 PM

Read a book.

reptiletalk · 12-02-14, 04:31 PM

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

waf · 12-02-14, 04:45 PM

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

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

reptiletalk · 12-02-14, 05:19 PM

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

**millertime89** · 12-02-14, 05:42 PM

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

thawes · 12-03-14, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Read a book.

Any suggestions?

thawes · 12-03-14, 06:59 AM

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 · 12-03-14, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Read a book.

Well, that was really helpful.

Sublimeballs · 12-03-14, 08:53 AM

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.

**Aaron_S** · 12-03-14, 12:59 PM

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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."

IW17 · 12-03-14, 04:30 PM

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 · 12-03-14, 05:16 PM

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.

**Aaron_S** · 12-03-14, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Hey Terry,

I see you're new. Take a few minutes and check things out. It's a very welcoming place.

Zelg · 12-03-14, 06:44 PM

Man...as a relatively new snake owner I have to agree with those telling OP to read a book and do a little google search.

Op, you say you have experience with retics and boas yet you cant be bothered to search for a care sheet of a popularly kept species? It would have taken you less time than to make this thread.

This community is very welcoming but what sets people off is a person who is so shamelessly lazy that they cannot search for a care sheet. I would understand if you were asking for information regarding comparing different husbandry issues or something but you specifically asked for general care information.

Theres no such thing as a stupid question and most people here will be happy to answer any question of any level. Some answers may be a little harsh sometimes but people are generally nice and those that arent get called out. But I mean, its like going to buy a car but you call up a buddy who has one and ask him to tell you all of the specs of the car from horse power to wheel size and maintenance schedules. Hes not going to want to sit there and tell you all of that.

Take the criticism, swallow the pride and google something. You'll get much further along much faster and when you're ready to discuss them in more detail, you'll at least have your basics covered.

If you had no experience with any snakes (nevermind large snakes) then I imagine this wouldnt be as much of an issue with people.