2018 0.1 Brisbane Coastal Carpet Progression

Shed and had her last meal of the year the other day. Still nearly impossible to photograph. She’s pretty so she gets a pass
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Shed and had her last meal of the year the other day. Still nearly impossible to photograph. She’s pretty so she gets a pass
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Still improving her colors.

Good stuff brother!

This girl has been perching much more regularly in the late nights and very early mornings once her ambient temps have dipped into the mid 70s or so. She’s usually very shy and stays in a hide 80% of the time or more.
Surely has something to do with not having eaten in a month, but also coincides with cooler night temps in the room as we’re in the second week of temperature drops for winter cycling.
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This girl has been perching much more regularly in the late nights and very early mornings once her ambient temps have dipped into the mid 70s or so. She’s usually very shy and stays in a hide 80% of the time or more.
Surely has something to do with not having eaten in a month, but also coincides with cooler night temps in the room as we’re in the second week of temperature drops for winter cycling.
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Hmmmm something seems different.

New I-Phone perhaps?? LOL.

Great looking snake and nice pictures.

Took her first meal of the year on the first and has already passed it. She’s still very shy and secretive but calm and inquisitive when out. As per usual, head out of focus because she doesn’t sit still at all. Also weighed in at 234grams and probably ~3.5’ give or take. Probably bump her up to weaned rats very soon.
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Looking good.

The coloring is really nice. I'd like to see her in person as I'll bet she's even more spectacular up close in the flesh.

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Looking good.

The coloring is really nice. I'd like to see her in person as I'll bet she's even more spectacular up close in the flesh.

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Always welcome, just let me know when you want to come over! The beer will be cold, the grill will be hot, and the critters will be plentiful. Pictures definitely don’t do her justice. The snake gods did a damn fine job when they made this girl.


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Always welcome, just let me know when you want to come over! The beer will be cold, the grill will be hot, and the critters will be plentiful. Pictures definitely don’t do her justice. The snake gods did a damn fine job when they made this girl.


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We were just in Tampa over Christmas. I did think of you as we headed south of the border.

I can certainly see making my way south again and stopping by sometime. In 13 months I'll have ample time on my hands!

Your collection is a hot commodity and I'd love to see it in person.

I sent that last picture to Nick Mutton and he said that she looks great, but to watch out because her growth rate is going to explode soon. Said once they're about this size and move on to small rats that they put on size and mass at a rapid pace. Excited to see it happen.

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I sent that last picture to Nick Mutton and he said that she looks great, but to watch out because her growth rate is going to explode soon. Said once they're about this size and move on to small rats that they put on size and mass at a rapid pace. Excited to see it happen.

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That's going to be fun. I had a real late spurt with the coastal mix here but Nick probably knows his stock well.

The Bredli is getting heavy,,, like boa heavy which is crazy for a carpet.

I'm keeping watch on all of your stuff. Exciting times.

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That's going to be fun. I had a real late spurt with the coastal mix here but Nick probably knows his stock well.

The Bredli is getting heavy,,, like boa heavy which is crazy for a carpet.

I'm keeping watch on all of your stuff. Exciting times.

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Exciting times for sure. Not sure if you saw some other threads I’ve posted in recently, but ordered a gang of cages that will outfit the entire herd here well into adulthood ... and then some...


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Exciting times for sure. Not sure if you saw some other threads I’ve posted in recently, but ordered a gang of cages that will outfit the entire herd here well into adulthood ... and then some...


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I've not seen those threads.

Thats great news!

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I sent that last picture to Nick Mutton and he said that she looks great, but to watch out because her growth rate is going to explode soon. Said once they're about this size and move on to small rats that they put on size and mass at a rapid pace. Excited to see it happen.

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I have to come clean. When I saw her last picture and you said she was 234g I went back to my carpet feeding records and I was feeding them 60g small rats every 10-14 days when they were 250g. I remember when I got my first carpet and I asked Nick what I should be feeding him and he told me to feed jumbo mice. This was for a 125g coastal. I was feeding my 500g adult kingsnakes jumbo mice. I was skeptical but I trusted Nick the guru and learned a lot about their ability to take large prey. I won’t push the envelope too far but I’ve offered a few meals that were a bit of a stretch and each time they gotten the job done without issue. I respect the small meal, slow/steady growth approach but I feed my snakes a wee bit heavier especially for their first two years. After that I feed more modestly. I like my all pets well fed, strong, and healthy.

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I have to come clean. When I saw her last picture and you said she was 234g I went back to my carpet feeding records and I was feeding them 60g small rats every 10-14 days when they were 250g. I remember when I got my first carpet and I asked Nick what I should be feeding him and he told me to feed jumbo mice. This was for a 125g coastal. I was feeding my 500g adult kingsnakes jumbo mice. I was skeptical but I trusted Nick the guru and learned a lot about their ability to take large prey. I won’t push the envelope too far but I’ve offered a few meals that were a bit of a stretch and each time they gotten the job done without issue. I respect the small meal, slow/steady growth approach but I feed my snakes a wee bit heavier especially for their first two years. After that I feed more modestly. I like my all pets well fed, strong, and healthy.

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I'll come clean as well. I think I'm probably feeding pretty sparsely for two reasons.
1. I'm not pushing them for fast, large growth. Certainly not starving anyone here by any means, but their portions are lean and not more than every 9-10 days.
2. I think I'm probably still a little gun shy after feeding the bejesus out of the retics to combat their pushing shenanigans. In hindsight those animals, especially my female, were way overfed.

After this next meal, or maybe FOR this next meal, I think she'll get a weaned rat. I've got the room warmed back up to 74-75 at night and she's been coming out and stalking the last couple nights. I was going to feed tonight, but there's supposed to be a possibility of snow (IN MISSISSIPPI!) tonight and I don't want full bellies should I lose power for any reason.

Definitely appreciate your insights though! You've got more Morelia years under your belt than me and some gorgeous critters to show for it. I'm always happy to keep learning as I go! I'm excited to see them with more size on them and in larger, taller enclosures too. So many fun plans in the works and a lot of diversity with my current and incoming enclosures.

That’s another reason I love this hobby. There’s not a one size fits all way of doing things. I love watching everyone’s animals grow and thrive and seeing the various methods of what works and what doesn’t and then using all that information to become a better keeper. I never stop learning.

Found a solution to getting still, in focus photos of this girl. Open up her drunken noodles/Thai takeout hide when she’s in it and then shoot photos while she’s relatively motionless for a few seconds.
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Super calm and curious when out for handling and I can’t wait to see her at 7’ long.
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Fresh skin, indirect early evening light, and weighing in at 318grams. Charli Mae looking hot to trot!
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Whoa!

Fantastic, yet again.

What a stunning animal

Another fresh coat of paint on this critter. Really enjoy the green hues about her.
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Looking lovely! I really love the contrast she has.

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Upgraded this girl to her new enclosure last night. Lots of climbing and exploration to be had. Hasn’t found the sky hide yet, I’ll guide her into it if she doesn’t discover it after a while.
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I like the setups.
I’m guessing the sky hide will be used frequently.

Your snakes are livin the good life over there Crook!

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I like the setups.
I’m guessing the sky hide will be used frequently.

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Thanks, dude! I imagine once she finds it the arboreal roost will be a favorite spot.

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Your snakes are livin the good life over there Crook!

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They’re certainly a bit spoiled, but they deserve no less! Probably move the jungle to a bigger tub tonight and the male Brisbane will go into Charli Mae’s previous enclosure once he sheds.


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Looking good over there! You have a good medley of microhabitats, perches, and hides going on. I'm sure it'll be carpet-approved. ;)

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Looking good over there! You have a good medley of microhabitats, perches, and hides going on. I'm sure it'll be carpet-approved. ;)

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Thanks, WrongPython! I have more ideas for this enclosure as she grows with number and styles of hides, but she’s making great use of every inch so far. Just got back from a walk and found her like this so she’s clearly discovered the sky hide. Think I’ll have a beer and watch the programming in my snake room [emoji41][emoji482][emoji216]
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Found her sky hide.
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Stalking her enclosure with pupils the size of dinner plates. She’s going to be something else at 6-7’. Glad to see she’s enjoying the newer enclosure amenities.
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Happy 3rd hatch day to this growing girl! Every bit of 4’ or a touch more and getting some nice weight to her recently. Was in her sky hide thankfully which makes for easier photo opportunities.
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