Merauke scrub python female, progression thread

The loveliest! I can't wait until she's huge. I'm living vicariously through you. :D

Thanks! I am excited for her to grow too, haha. When I got her she was 124g, and is now 155g :) Here she is in the 'weigh bowl' being so curious
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She is still doing wonderfully! Very happy with how her temperament is still :) Hopefully she maintains it.
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Such an awesome snake!

Thanks! I agree :)
We did a small photoset for thanksgiving today!
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And also, here is a blooper!



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Love the blooper shot! She's a gorgeous girl and she's already growing nicely.


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You seem to be doing everything right.

I'd love to see a whole new group of keepers drawn to this species because of your experiences.

I can't tell you how close I was to going scrub when it came to scrub VS. retic.

But then again, John1982 has that Papuan Olive that I fancy.

Olives, scrubs and retics are really the kings/queens of the python world IMO. But I love carpets too,,,,, OH NO!

This hobby is far more addictive than crack LOL!

Keep the pics coming.

So beautiful!


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Thanks guys! I am hoping that I can get the right people to get this species, all I am scared of is a newbie getting an adult expecting a big ball python lol. But thank you!
Here she is today, looking gorgeous and getting ever longer!
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It is crazy how fast time flies, I have already had her for two months! She is doing excellent, and her demeanor is only improving :)
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Holy cow she's grown so much already! It seems these guys grow like retics. :o


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I've missed a few of these posts.

Looks like some rapid growth has occurred.

Nice

She does seem to have hit a growth spurt! I am surprised at how much she has grown, in the two months I've had her. May have to speed up my plans for her adolescent cage :)

Shes about to shed out that growth spurt! :)
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I will never get over how gorgeous her colors are, especially for a southern!
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A couple quick shots. Tried to get some close ups, they didn't turn out super great though
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Beautiful snake Spaz! She's looking great and growing very well.

Thank you! I am still incredibly happy with her :D I can't stop taking pics of her :P
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Her patterns are getting darker and darker! She's coming along nicely. :)


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I agree! Her personality is still just as calm as ever too :)
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Love the big plated head scales!

Looking good still.

Thanks guys! I will do a weigh in of her tonight and see where she's gotten :)
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Tali now weighs in at 201g!
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That rainbow sheen is unbelievable.
Gorgeous snake!
Keep it coming!

Thanks guys!
I still can't believe I got lucky enough to get such a beauty, with such a mellow disposition!
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Nice !! How big do they get , roughly !?


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Very cool snake. The scale pattern on the head is sick!!

I just love seeing photos of her!!

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Nice !! How big do they get , roughly !?

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Thanks guys! :) And scrub pythons are on the giants list, this particular locality can get up to 14 feet!

Yep the scrubs can get big. They seem to be left off the radar of the giants when Burms, Retics, African Rocks, and Anacondas are mentioned, but don't be mistaken, a scrubby is NOT as thin as you may be led to believe. Scrubs and Olives are certainly giants and both move much faster than Burms and Anacondas.


I love this snake! The pattern gets better every photo session and the head scales are amazing and unique.

This is a "total package" snake IMO.

I'm really happy to see somebody that owns a srub so happy and dedicated.

This snake and John1982's Papuan Olive are a couple favorites of mine here!

Thank you! I agree, I really got the full package when it comes to her, beauty and a calm personality! If she retains her personality I have been considering making her one of my ambassador animals for when I do shows for the local schools, with very strict rules around her specifically of course. We will have to see :)

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Thank you! I agree, I really got the full package when it comes to her, beauty and a calm personality! If she retains her personality I have been considering making her one of my ambassador animals for when I do shows for the local schools, with very strict rules around her specifically of course. We will have to see :)

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You will do just fine.

Similar to working with retics, frequent, quality handling sessions will have favorable results as the snake matures.

For sure! She's been doing well with it, she is incredibly calm.
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A couple more with some better lighting :)
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Freshly shed, basking under her new RHP!
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Oooh, she's getting prettier!

Looking good. You think she's a 5 footer yet?

She really is! She is going to be stunning as an adult :) And I am thinking so, I'll see if I can get an accurate measurement of her today!

Using serpwidgets, I got a fairly accurate measurement of her. 4 ft 8.86 inches! Very close to five feet now :) I also got some lovely macro shots of her scales!
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I've been trying to do more proper photoshoots with this girl. She is doing excellent!
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Pretty equal in growth at least I think, compared to the SD/Dwarf retics some of us have. My 5 foot measurement may be slightly under or over. More likely on the lesser side though.

My guy is 8.5 months old.

Your scrubby is looking great, and that head of her's is starting to get big.

Wow, those eyes!!

I've noticed that! Her growth seems to be on par with retics. I can tell she should be an impressive specimen as an adult :)
And I agree, her eyes are gorgeous!
Also, I have figured out what type of lighting to use to capture her golds correctly! Needs to be a very gentle white light :)
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:O Whoa she is pretty. LOVE her eyes

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I've noticed that! Her growth seems to be on par with retics. I can tell she should be an impressive specimen as an adult :)
And I agree, her eyes are gorgeous!
Also, I have figured out what type of lighting to use to capture her golds correctly! Needs to be a very gentle white light :)
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Yes!

I think you scored there. Beautiful pictures.

Thank you! I have to agree there :) Tali is at 229g today!
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She is also a giant goober!
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Thank you! I have to agree there :) Tali is at 229g today!
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She is also a giant goober!
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Once again, looking great.

What an exciting species!

Thank you! I agree, they are incredibly intelligent and such a pleasure to own!
Just want to show off her disposition a little more too, she is so calm
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Tali got a small change to her cage set up, I made half moss half coco husk substrate! She seems to prefer the moss :)
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And, I was able to get some good shots of her as well :)
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Best tub set up ever! I love it. Even better looking snake. How are you heating it? UTH or something overhead?


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