Pygmy Python Thread - Page 2

smy_749 · 07-05-13, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Taylor

Your not putting me of mate they are awesome.

They are miniature carbon copies of their larger cousins. Same proportions and everything, only difference is slightly more forward oriented eyes and a slightly different head shape. The skin is VERY smooth as well and they are similar in behavior to carpet pythons with regards to handling.

formica · 07-05-13, 04:00 PM

according to the website below, new born mice dont pose a huge problem for pygmies...

Pygmy Python

smy_749 · 07-05-13, 04:05 PM

It depends on the size of the pinky imo. But from whats readily available, I highly doubt it. How much do newborn pinkies typically weigh?

Amadeus · 07-05-13, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smy_749

It depends on the size of the pinky imo. But from whats readily available, I highly doubt it. How much do newborn pinkies typically weigh?

3-5 grams I think.

formica · 07-05-13, 04:08 PM

pinkies can be less than half a gram, fuzzies are usually 3+, over here at least; probably depends on the species of mouse, there are some very small mouse species

smy_749 · 07-05-13, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Amadeus

3-5 grams I think.

My adult male took a 5 gram fuzzy a few days back, I HIGHLY doubt a hatchling could take something 3-5 grams...could be wrong but I just don't see it. My adults heads are 1 cm wide by 2 or 3 long... We are talking about snakes with adult sizes half or less than half of a cornsnake to give you an idea.

smy_749 · 07-05-13, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by formica

pinkies can be less than half a gram, fuzzies are usually 3+, over here at least; probably depends on the species of mouse, there are some very small mouse species

If this is the case, than yes they probably can take them. I haven't seen cbb hatchlings from this species so I can't speak from experience. I do know they lay relatively large eggs in comparison to the size of the adults, but its still small..

And I can't find a single picture of a hatchling perth online

smy_749 · 07-05-13, 04:59 PM

More pictures, the first batch was all female, these are all the male. Sorry bout so many pics but I won't have my moms camera long haha He is the more docile of the two, if thats even possible.

I really like this shot lol

And this one is why they remind me of dominican red mountains / BRBs

And one last one on the black background

Amadeus · 07-05-13, 05:53 PM

Those eyes dude...

marvelfreak · 07-05-13, 06:04 PM

Sweet looking! I swear Aussie snake always have the coolest eyes.

smy_749 · 07-05-13, 09:01 PM

Thanks Marvel! The eyes are very cool. Anyways, after doing a bit more research and talking to a few people I know breeding these, I decided that I would house them together and not brumate them as its not really needed. They locked up only a few hours after putting them in the same tub.

franks · 07-05-13, 09:23 PM

Wow, horny little buggers lol. That is awesome smy. Are they in their "typical" breeding season?

smy_749 · 07-05-13, 09:28 PM

No, breeding is typically in winter months. In Australia that would be about right now, but something like our december I believe. However from what I understand, the Antaresia complex doesnt need to be put into brumation although it may help initiate breeding. Same deal with housing seperately, they arent cannablisitc and found close in proximity in the wild, so year round cohabbing is a possibility.

franks · 07-05-13, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by smy_749

No, breeding is typically in winter months. In Australia that would be about right now, but something like our december I believe. However from what I understand, the Antaresia complex doesnt need to be put into brumation although it may help initiate breeding. Same deal with housing seperately, they arent cannablisitc and found close in proximity in the wild, so year round cohabbing is a possibility.

Interesting. I have talked to a few extremely experienced carpet python guys on here that believe in co-habbing breeding pairs as well.

red ink · 07-05-13, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by smy_749

No, breeding is typically in winter months. In Australia that would be about right now, but something like our december I believe. However from what I understand, the Antaresia complex doesnt need to be put into brumation although it may help initiate breeding. Same deal with housing seperately, they arent cannablisitc and found close in proximity in the wild, so year round cohabbing is a possibility.

Yeah they do....

Close proximity in the wild yes... cases of eating each other in captivity while co-habitating... yes