New Baby Burmese Python

Will's Reptiles · 02-26-16, 07:29 PM

Hi,
A while ago I posted some threads with questions about burms because I was getting one and he is finally here! Well, I actually got him on Valentines day but was letting him settle and he also happened to be in shed when we first got him. This is just my second time handling him and so far he has been pretty calm. He is a little cage defensive, he does not strike but kind of hisses and jumps around little. Other than that he's has been very comfortable and I actually see him out and about more than my boa. He is about 3 months old and looks to be around 2 feet long. He is het hypo and I think it shows through as he has very vibrant colors. I am custom building enclose which should be done in a couple of weeks. Ill post some more photos later on and when he goes in to the new enclosure.
Thanks for reading!

If there are any other burmese keeper out there that could share some tips to a first time owner that would be great!

REM955 · 02-26-16, 08:10 PM

I have nothing to give but my compliments. He is a lovely animal. I very much like the hypo morph.

**EL Ziggy** · 02-26-16, 08:13 PM

Wow, what a beautiful Burm. I hope you'll share lots of pictures as he grows

macandchz · 02-26-16, 10:32 PM

such a pretty little guy! love his markings.

Herpo · 02-26-16, 10:37 PM

Wow, 2 feet as 3 months! That's just...wow! Stunning little guy, keep us updated!

sam · 02-27-16, 04:53 PM

They grow so fast, thats insane! Look forward to more pictures as he grows. Beautiful burm

jpsteele80 · 02-27-16, 05:34 PM

I love burms, congrats on him

Will's Reptiles · 02-27-16, 10:11 PM

Thanks everybody! Just measured him tonight and he is 26". Can't wait until he is full grown!

mysticmoon · 02-27-16, 10:53 PM

Congratulations

cute little guy

dave himself · 02-28-16, 07:47 AM

Congratulations he's a beautiful burm, I would start tap training him right away. And please don't think I'm being cheeky but I don't think he's het hypo it's genetically impossible I believe. He's more likely to be het albino

and still stunning no matter what he's het for

IW17 · 02-28-16, 09:34 AM

What Dave said. Hypo will always be visual. Beautiful snake anyways. Good luck and congratulations!

Will's Reptiles · 02-28-16, 11:02 AM

I just checked and you guys are right, he actually is het albino. Don't know why I though he was het hypo...

I have started tap training him and he seems to be responding well to it. Here is a picture of him from this morning. He is very inquisitive and wants to see what is going on around him.

Albert Clark · 02-28-16, 11:40 AM

Don't rush to see him full grown. Enjoy him as a hatchling / juvenile. He is amazing! I want to own one someday. Be prepared to feed him appropriate sized meals so he stays satiated. That will be very important. I'm sure Dave is able to expound on that. Terrific pick up and actually which breeder did he come from?

Will's Reptiles · 03-01-16, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Albert Clark

Don't rush to see him full grown. Enjoy him as a hatchling / juvenile. He is amazing! I want to own one someday. Be prepared to feed him appropriate sized meals so he stays satiated. That will be very important. I'm sure Dave is able to expound on that. Terrific pick up and actually which breeder did he come from?

He is just from a small breeder here where I live. He just has a small hobby collection and he rarely breeds a clutch of Burmese since there is not much demand after the Lacey Act.

I guess I should savor the times when is is little because it won't last long, especially with his appetite!

IW17 · 03-01-16, 07:07 PM

I've found the same thing in Ohio regarding the lacy act. No one breeds because they state there isn't enough demand. But whenever I see baby burms for sale at shows locally(mostly morphs) they're way more expensive than before the lacy act and they sell almost immediately.