Ordered a coastal carpet python...

[lougotzz]

Do you guys like your carpets?

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by lougotzz

Do you guys like your carpets?

Absolutely love them. In my opinion they are like ball pythons except arboreal, more active, and more readily accepting of food(this is an understatement).

[franks]

Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

Absolutely love them. In my opinion they are like ball pythons except arboreal, more active, and more readily accepting of food(this is an understatement).

Haha! Perfectly said... that's pretty much why we like them... because they are the opposite of ball pythons.

Those of us with carpets absolutely love them. I have actually never met a snake keeper who didn't like his carpet. They are awesome snakes. Like Mikoh said they are fascinating to watch. When they get bigger (about the size yours is now) they start getting pretty confident and many will spend the day out in view and on display. Some carpet keepers don't even offer hides. My girl only uses her hide the day after she eats. They are generally pretty docile although some are cage aggressive (most of the time it's due to a strong feeding response.) Many pretty big breeders have all told me that even without handling their snakes they are all docile except for a few.

If your snake comes and is a little defensive be patient with him, most come around. I would suggest making a "turn off switch." Mine is a tiny snake hook but it can be anything- some use paper towel holders. Anyway find an object that you will use to tap your snake on the nose before handling. He will learn that this means your hand is coming and not a rat. Works pretty well. Best of luck- can't wait to see pictures.

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by franks

If your snake comes and is a little defensive be patient with him, most come around. I would suggest making a "turn off switch." Mine is a tiny snake hook but it can be anything- some use paper towel holders. Anyway find an object that you will use to tap your snake on the nose before handling. He will learn that this means your hand is coming and not a rat. Works pretty well. Best of luck- can't wait to see pictures.

+1 Mine calm down as soon as the hook starts lifting them up. Snaps them right out of the "S pose" they get into when something goes into their enclosure.

[franks]

Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

+1 Mine calm down as soon as the hook starts lifting them up. Snaps them right out of the "S pose" they get into when something goes into their enclosure.

Isn't that cool? It's pretty instant. It reminds me of a dog that has to reluctantly submit. I keep humidity same as Mikoh.

Do you have any pics of the guy? When is he due to arrive?

[lougotzz]

Originally Posted by franks

Isn't that cool? It's pretty instant. It reminds me of a dog that has to reluctantly submit. I keep humidity same as Mikoh.

Do you have any pics of the guy? When is he due to arrive?

He should be here Wednesday, I was originally going to get a Colombian boa but saw him and thought it was cooler. I will post pics up when I get him I'm so excited.

I have two dwarf boas so I'm looking forward to getting something that could get a bit bigger.

Anyone know their growth rate? How long, on average, will it take the snake to go from four to eight-ten feet?

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by lougotzz

Anyone know their growth rate? How long, on average, will it take the snake to go from four to eight-ten feet?

Depends what kind of coastal he is, and how much you feed him as Frank mentioned.

Coastals from northern localities or with northern blood get smaller on average than coastals from southern localities or with southern blood. From what I have been told by breeders of coastals, the northern localities don't get much bigger than jungles and the southern ones(ie. brisbane) are the huge monster carpets.

But then again you could feed any carpet a lot and they have the potential to get big. Just remember feeding them too much isn't healthy.

[RBDTerrell]

Originally Posted by lougotzz

Do you guys like your carpets?

I love all 17 of my Carpets! I also work with Bloods, Sumatran, Borneo ST, Balls, and a few Colubrids. Out of all, Carpets are what I am truly passionate about. Their inquisitive nature and gentle demeanor as adults makes them such a joy to work with.