Ordered a coastal carpet python...

[franks]

Yeah they love to climb. As he gets bigger just make sure the perches are thick enough and he will continue using them. Growth rate is tricky for numerous reasons. The chances that you have a pure coastal are pretty slim- the morelia localities and bloodlines are so mixed up at this point. That being said it's hard to know what genes you are dealing with. The best indicator of potential size would be the parents but bigger distributors like lllreptile may not have that information.

A factor of importance in determining his eventual size is how he is fed. Starting Weds you are in control of that but for (at least) the first year and change of his life someone else was feeding him. Coastals, especially males, do not necessarily have to reach those bigger sizes. Many attain sizes similar to female jungle carpets.

Basically, if you want him to be bigger you would just start feeding him larger prey. Just be careful not to power feed him because you want a bigger snake. Personally at that size I would not feed more than every 10 days. Mine generally waits 14 days or more.

[Tigerhawk]

I look forward to seeing pictures,of him when you get him. I'am thinking about getting one myself. I'am just waiting for the next reptile show that will be in October. To get one myself.

[franks]

Originally Posted by Tigerhawk

I look forward to seeing pictures,of him when you get him. I'am thinking about getting one myself. I'am just waiting for the next reptile show that will be in October. To get one myself.

What locality are you considering?

[lougotzz]

http://https://www.flickr.com/photos...6/14844742865/

I hope I did this right with the photo, lol... Here is my new python I received today. He looks to be very healthy!

[franks]

Nope. Got nothing.

[SnoopySnake]

When I tried to click it said webpage unavailable, but I made the https into http: and it worked..Nice looking carpet

[lougotzz]

Thanks^

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35556032@N06/14844742865/

Okay, this is the revised link! Hope everyone can see now

[Mikoh4792]

Very pretty! I see you are keeping him in a PVCcage from Jim. Great enclosures.


Though 74F seems a bit cool for ambient temps. i would try bumping that up to 80F.

[lougotzz]

Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

Very pretty! I see you are keeping him in a PVCcage from Jim. Great enclosures.


Though 74F seems a bit cool for ambient temps. i would try bumping that up to 80F.

Yeah it usually stays around 80, I had the A/C on and the door had been open for a while, lol. The temp is hovering around 79-81 now.

[EL Ziggy]

Very nice carpet. Congrats on the new addition!

[NewSAHSnakeMom]

Nice and beautiful!

[franks]

Good looking guy! Any chance you can snap a head shot photo for us?

[lougotzz]

Originally Posted by franks

Good looking guy! Any chance you can snap a head shot photo for us?

Sure!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35556032@N06/14840017566/

[franks]

Originally Posted by lougotzz

Sure!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35556032@N06/14840017566/

Thanks! I love the snake! Great looking guy. I subscribe to a theory that D Roddy was explaining to me which in short is that carpet pythons with a head pattern like that (skull and crossbone) originate from snakes living under the canopies (ie jungle carpets) which, if you believe in this, would suggest that you do not have a pure coastal. That being said, there are many who believe there is no such thing as a pure coastal in the U.S. All of this means kittle- you have an awesome looking snake. I just love an excuse to ramble about Carpets and I figured I would give you my opinion on its bloodlines.

How is your guy acclimating to your care? Any questions thus far?

[pinefamily]

Very nice looking python. Hard to tell from the photo of it is pure coastal. Be prepared for a big snake if it is, lol. Most coastals grow to 2.5 or 3m. We have two young coastals, they are both very placid creatures.