Albino Black Headed Python, WoW!

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Originally Posted by MarkS

I didn't think that BHB had any? I didn't see them with any last year at Tinley park at least. The only ones I saw were with Brian Sharp and I think Matt Turner? And they were around $1500.00 each. I think they've been at that price for quite some time too. There are NOT a lot of people breeding them. This was for normal Black heads, I don't have any idea on the price of the albinos.

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Don't know about sharp - but Matt had some for sure.
$1500 is about average for nice clean animals. Exceptional examples will push the 2k range. Muddy, dark animals will drop into the 1200-1300 range.

Adults of course will fetch a premium.

and a little eye candy...
http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/142681aIMG_0545.jpg


http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/142681aIMG_0584.jpg

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/142681BHPF1.jpg

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/142681aIMG_0592.jpg

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Originally Posted by pugilist

and a little eye candy...
http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/142681aIMG_0592.jpg

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I love this one!

Thanks for the info and the pics of the amazing animals! I am definitely going to be researching as much as possible on this species before I make any inquiries. I did read about them feeding mostly on reptiles, that is definitely something I have to look into more. I am thinking that I may get this species about 5 years down the road, when I have more experience and when the axanthics will be more affordable. ;)

Thanks again.

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Originally Posted by Jyson

I love this one!

Thanks for the info and the pics of the amazing animals! I am definitely going to be researching as much as possible on this species before I make any inquiries. I did read about them feeding mostly on reptiles, that is definitely something I have to look into more. I am thinking that I may get this species about 5 years down the road, when I have more experience and when the axanthics will be more affordable. ;)

Thanks again.

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no problem man.. also, another good source of written info on BHPs - Matt Turner and Jim Sargent did an article for reptiles magazine some time back... summer of 06 - can't remember which month at the moment. Good article, and most of the information can be found on Jim's site - http://www.splitrockreptiles.com/htm7/blackheads.html

(btw - Jim produce the young BHP in the pics that you liked)

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Originally Posted by pugilist

no problem man.. also, another good source of written info on BHPs - Matt Turner and Jim Sargent did an article for reptiles magazine some time back... summer of 06 - can't remember which month at the moment. Good article, and most of the information can be found on Jim's site - http://www.splitrockreptiles.com/htm7/blackheads.html

(btw - Jim produce the young BHP in the pics that you liked)

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Jim Sargent wrote in the below link that black-headed pythons can be kept on a rodent diet. He did not mention anything about them eating reptiles. I have been very interested in acquiring a pair, but may not if I have to feed them reptiles. Also, I assume that they eat f/t. Does anyone know of any issues with them eating f/t?

http://www.splitrockreptiles.com/htm...husbandry.html

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Originally Posted by Wh00h0069

Jim Sargent wrote in the below link that black-headed pythons can be kept on a rodent diet. He did not mention anything about them eating reptiles. I have been very interested in acquiring a pair, but may not if I have to feed them reptiles. Also, I assume that they eat f/t. Does anyone know of any issues with them eating f/t?

http://www.splitrockreptiles.com/htm...husbandry.html

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Sure, you can raise them on rodents. Many people have for years, and alot of keepers still do. That said, about 90% of their diet in the wild is reptiles, with the remaining 10% made up of birds, rodents and other items. So it seems logical to me, that if you can supplement their diet w/ reptile prey, it will certainly have benifits.

They are garbage disposals and will take just about anything in prey, at any time. They aren't picky, or difficult feeders once they are started (with that in mind, if you aren't experienced w/ bhps - DO NOT buy one that is not readily eating). It is not feasible in captivity to get anywhere near % of reptile feeders without spending a fortune - so, to my knowledge, most of the captive animals are raised on a diet that is largely made up of rodents.

As for eating F/T, it is the only way to go w/ these guys. Like womas, they tend to crush their prey against the wall of a tunnel or a rock instead of coiling to constrict like most pythons. As a result, if you offer live rodents - you will end up w/ a tattered bhp that has lots of war wounds and scars.

If you do opt to stick w/ the rodent only diet - it is EXTREMELY important not to over feed and to monitor the fat intake. BHP's are very prone to health issues that stem from to much fat (fatty tumors, liver issues and kidney problems are pretty common in fat bhps). Use prey that is lean, and in controlled amounts. You don't have to starve them by any means, but an obese bhp will either cost you a fortune in vet bills or you will lose your snake.

Rats once they pass what is commonly called "medium", skyrocket in the % of fat content. So, feed smaller prey (smalls and mediums) and just give them more then one to make up the meal.

Could they eat the lizards that are swarming all over my fence? I could get an unlimited supply of those for free (I live in Florida) and can they eat frogs and toads? I don't ever intend to have one, but I'm curious :)

Very interesting snakes!

I saw it a couple of weeks ago, absolutely amazing animal!