Carpet python husbandry

What do these guys need as full grown adults?

Are they climbers? Would they be good in a Tub? What size tub?

Im debating between getting a carpet python and a RTB but i need to know more about there requirments before i get one

I keep my 6ft JCP in a 3x2x2 cage. If you're planning on getting a coastal, I'd get a 4x2x2 cage. However, Anthony Caponetto (ACReptiles.com) keeps most of his adult carpets (even coastals) in 36x24x15 cage.

My JCP rarely goes to the left side of the cage; he's always hanging out on the right. I'm pretty sure he has enough space.

Jungles are definitely climbers. I wouldn't call them arboreal, but my carpet spends 75% of his time perched or on his shelf.

Not sure what size tub they need, I wouldn't like to keep any carpets in racks.

good to know, are they arboreal enough to the point where it would be worth it to get a long (vertical) vs. a long (horizontal) ?

Might wanna give somethin like this a read

http://ball-pythons.net/modules/Sect...warticle&id=17

http://www.acreptiles.com/carpet_python_care.htm

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Originally Posted by zackw419

good to know, are they arboreal enough to the point where it would be worth it to get a long (vertical) vs. a long (horizontal) ?

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Probably not. You'd be better off with a 2' high cage than 3'. Heating will be more difficult and they're still predominantly terrestrial.

cool, thanks for the feedback.

are there types that tend to be better feeders or that are easier to care for, for a begginner?

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Originally Posted by zackw419

are there types that tend to be better feeders or that are easier to care for, for a begginner?

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Jungles should never see a mouse in their lives. I made the mistake and now I'm having the hardest time getting him back on rats.

do these guys need a basking spot or will a UTH be fine?

Also, are there some types that get bigger than others? if so which types and how big?

Zack, if you would have clicked the links that I responded with, this question would be answered.