JCP Setup

[Ch^4]

Originally Posted by Nafun

They grow amazingly fast. Keep in mind, she'll be full grown within 2 years. When she's 6-8ft a 2x2x1 might not be big enough.

The 2x2x1 is just a juvenile setup. Her sub-adult/adult cage is 4x2x2, but I didn't want to throw her in there at her current size. Thanks though!

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by Ch^4

The 2x2x1 is just a juvenile setup. Her sub-adult/adult cage is 4x2x2, but I didn't want to throw her in there at her current size. Thanks though!

i have found it to be 3 or 4 years before most carpets are full grown

i personally would never breed a female under the age of 4 years

males can be sexually mature a lot sooner and dont have the hassle of carrying eggs.so id breed them from 2 years onwards if they're fertile

i have put hatchling carpets straight into 4x2x2ft tanks as soon as i have them eating regular

as long as there is plenty hides,branches and fake plants to hide in

ive found they seem to appreciate the extra space unlike some species of snake

^^^^^
the above would not apply to a bad feeder or nervous hatchling.

cheers shaun

[Ch^4]

^ Thanks Shaun. ^

I don't plan on breeding her until at least 5-6 years of age.

She is a nervous little girl, so I thought it would be more appropriate to house her in the 2x2x1 until she is fully acclimated to her surroundings and is comfortable.

My BRB was less shy, so she was housed in a sub-adult cage from the start.

[belovedboas]

Seems very common with JCP"S, Adalia my first and only JCP. She bit the shite out of me and than just calmed right down...she dont even get nervous when I go in the viv anymore!!!I love carpets though....will definetely have another soon lol