what carpet python is this - Page 2

bikerecho · 10-06-13, 03:30 AM

great. i am actually gonna pick it up today. i'll keep you updated.

Terranaut · 10-06-13, 06:54 AM

Great choice.
Can't wait to see pics!

bikerecho · 10-06-13, 10:52 AM

I have it in my room now. It (note that i don't know what sex it is) is better looking then what i imagined it to be by looking at the pictures. so i was positively surprised when i saw the snake.
it's also slightly longer then expected. i feared that it simply was too small by age. this doesn't seam to be the case. I'll make a video soon. It's says more then just a picture.

It is definitely an angry snake btw. The owner also stated that it was (and therefor it had a price that i just could not refuse).
it made me more interested in it sense the other snake i have is too tame in my opinion. but if i just as much as touch it, it immediately turns around and it looks like it will bite.
i will try to make it more tame if that is possible.

All in all: i am happy that i got it. it looks better then expected, the tank also looks better then expected, it's slightly longer then expected, the snake has a satisfying amount of energy and i got a good deal.
so i don't regret the purchase at all.

bikerecho · 10-07-13, 01:56 AM

Here is the video:

Angry Snake (Irian Jaya Carpet Python) - YouTube

Mikoh4792 · 10-07-13, 02:18 AM

Doesn't look mean to me. Nice looking snake.

Most of my carpets will do that before I handle them. When I first make contact with the skin they immediately turn to my hand like your snake did in that video, but they don't bite. I just go ahead and grab them.

bikerecho · 10-07-13, 03:57 AM

hmmm. i'll try to take on some kitchen gloves and pick it up today.

Mikoh4792 · 10-07-13, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bikerecho

hmmm. i'll try to take on some kitchen gloves and pick it up today.

I think it would get used to you faster if you use bare hands. It wouldn't do much damage at that size anyways.

bikerecho · 10-07-13, 04:05 AM

i'll try with gloves first. then later with bare hands. i got to admit i am a little scared of it sense i have never been bitten by a snake before. it's properly no big deal for you guys, but try to remember the first time you had to handle a snake that isn't calm.

Mikoh4792 · 10-07-13, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bikerecho

i'll try with gloves first. then later with bare hands. i got to admit i am a little scared of it sense i have never been bitten by a snake before. it's properly no big deal for you guys, but try to remember the first time you had to handle a snake that isn't calm.

also another reason why your carpet seemed to be startled is because you tickled it's sides. Next time try picking it up from underneath.

Terranaut · 10-07-13, 04:26 AM

Jusy try to resist ripping your hand away like that. If glove keep you from doing it wear them. If your snake has your hand and you do that you will cause it great harm. If your hand is in range and the snake goes for it you will never pull your hand away in time anyway. Although the snake will learn you faster bare handed sometimes gloves are a must. Roll the gloves inside out and wear them a bit before flipping them back for handling. Your palms will sweat a bit and the glove will smell of you. Some carpets never grow out of this. I hope yours will. He looks very nice. Also you did just get him. Even if his viv is the same the view and smells have all changed. Wait a week before you bug him again if you can.

bikerecho · 10-07-13, 04:34 AM

thanks for the reply. i'll keep that in mind

bikerecho · 10-07-13, 08:21 AM

i can confirm that the snake is "mean"
It did bite my glove. i'll try to see if i can take it out when i get home. (i am going shopping now) i will definitely keep my gloves on the first time it's gonna leave it's tank in over 2 years.

Terranaut · 10-07-13, 09:04 AM

The snake is defensive , not mean. Did you manage to get him out? Each time he strikes and you leave him be after teaches him to strike more. You must get him out successfully not matter what he does. Handle for 2 minutes then return him.

shaunyboy · 10-07-13, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bikerecho

hmmm. i'll try to take on some kitchen gloves and pick it up today.

imo its better to get it feeding regular,before you start handling it to calm it down

cheers shaun

bikerecho · 10-07-13, 11:02 AM

Terranaut: Copy that. makes sense.
i have not taken it out yet. i have just come home from a tiring trip to the city.
i'll try later today.

shaunyboy:
So take it out when it's not hungry? i have just feed it yesterday. so i don't think it's hungry.

i'll let you guys know how it went when i take it out.
thanks for all you guys help so far. i have learned alot.