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JCP my next pet?

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  • 04-24-2004, 09:40 AM
    jotay
    Ok I have givin up on wanting a dwarf burm, to costly at this time.
    So my next snake I just have to have is a JCP
    I know what I have read about them but I would like some advice first hand from some owners.
    I have a few questions

    They say they are nippy as juvies but how are they as adults?
    What size/type of cage is needed for a adult?
    How does the husbandry differ than that of a Bp?
    Do they need belly heat or is over head heat all that is needed?

    Any feed back is appreciated
    thanks
  • 04-24-2004, 12:33 PM
    Wizill
    i don't know much about them, but i do know a good place to start would be searching various sites and caresheets.
  • 04-24-2004, 02:09 PM
    Soul_Of_Fire
    Burned himself I think
    Hey Jotay
    Heres the answers for ya. Carpets are/can be nippy as babies and through the juvies but with regular handling and a willingness to not back down when they bite they calm down quite nicely.
    Cage Size: For full growns Costals a 8'long x 4'wide x 3-4'high would work nicely. now if your going for an IJ then I'd say 5'long x 3'long x 4' high. And for both snakes make sure you include perches as they are both semi-arboreal and enjoy living "The High Life".
    How they Differ from BP's: In my opinion they are more aggressive than BP's, and they like to move alot.
    Heating: I'd just stick with overhead heating cause they are Semi-Arboreal and so if they want closer to the heat they don't mind the climb and being perched for awhile.
    Anyways hope I helped ya out somewhat and if you've anymore questions just PM me and I'll help ya out.
    Andrew
  • 04-24-2004, 02:35 PM
    jotay
    Thanks Wizill I have been reading caresheets but wanted to get a first hand opinion.
    Thanks Soul Of Fire, Appreciate it

    Now I guess I will talk with KLG and see if I can get one from NERD
  • 04-24-2004, 03:03 PM
    Soul_Of_Fire
    More than welcome Jotay if you've anyother questions just PM me or add my e-mail.
    Andrew
  • 04-25-2004, 10:04 PM
    iceman25
    I've met only one carpet and it was friendly :D
  • 04-25-2004, 10:15 PM
    JamminJonah
    Humidity! JCP are a higher humidity snake than a BP from what I've read so be sure you have an enclosure that reatins the humidity. If you build your own cage a few coats of sealant or that stuff you seal the walls around a shower with (shower surround?) should work. Also some thing helpful might be to check out http://www.herpview.com/viewtopic.php?t=356 because some guy is having trouble feeding his JCP right now and there are lots of posts on JCP care....
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