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  • 11-08-2020, 09:25 PM
    Gio
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Quote:

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    Boa Brigade! Rock on. Love it.

    Do we have another T-shirt coming??

    The Boa Brigade,,,, I like that!
  • 12-11-2020, 11:47 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Just disproved the whole “won’t strike at a closed fist” thing. Haven’t been handling too regularly with any of the critters recently and combined with scheduled winter fasting, I think this gal is getting a little edgy. Nailed me twice on the knuckles and then hit my phone the third shot. Hardly bled and were both quick bite and release. Good thing she’s pretty
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  • 12-12-2020, 01:25 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Had a do over and went much better. Still pretty hissy/huffy hooking her out of the enclosure but no strikes.
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  • 12-12-2020, 05:41 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    She’s beyond pretty bro. She’s smokin! 🔥🔥
  • 12-12-2020, 09:22 PM
    Gio
    THE ROCK LOL!

    My closed fist technique has worked with younger snakes but age changes things. At least in my experience, if they do tag you they don't have much to get a hold of.

    I'm battling with the Bredli a bit these days. I just don't frequently handle the animals this time of year. I really should do more with Kevin. He's a bit over 3 and probably was not handled at Nick's much.

    Good thing the Rock is sexy so a little tap can be forgiven.
  • 01-05-2021, 08:25 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    This girl had her first meal in two months the other day. Oddly she dropped it and went about her business for 15-20 minutes before I got it back on the tongs and offered a second time and then ate it. Not sure if she’s done that before.

    She’s an absolute live wire getting her out of the enclosure. Imagine it will be ~slightly easier when I move her into taller quarters eventually. Her half of a T8 is really a super short cage for dealing with fast snakes. Moves like she’s an Australian coachwhip snake.

    Starting to get some real nice size. No idea on weight. Trying to weigh most any of the animals here is an effort in futility.
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  • 01-06-2021, 12:15 PM
    Gio
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jmcrook View Post
    This girl had her first meal in two months the other day. Oddly she dropped it and went about her business for 15-20 minutes before I got it back on the tongs and offered a second time and then ate it. Not sure if she’s done that before.

    She’s an absolute live wire getting her out of the enclosure. Imagine it will be ~slightly easier when I move her into taller quarters eventually. Her half of a T8 is really a super short cage for dealing with fast snakes. Moves like she’s an Australian coachwhip snake.

    Starting to get some real nice size. No idea on weight. Trying to weigh most any of the animals here is an effort in futility.
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    The non-morph that looks like a morph because its so beautiful!

    Mother nature colors and a little selective breeding and BAM!

    She looks incredible sir!
  • 01-06-2021, 12:47 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gio View Post
    The non-morph that looks like a morph because its so beautiful!

    Mother nature colors and a little selective breeding and BAM!

    She looks incredible sir!

    Thanks buddy! The light is pretty yellow from the lamp in the room but doesn't exaggerate her colors too much. Easily the spiciest critter here. Alway gotta have at least one that keeps you on your toes haha!
  • 02-08-2021, 03:40 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Fresh paint while home for lunch between classes today. She only gets better and better every time. Not sure on weight, but probably closing in on 3.5’. Definitely over 3’ now.
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  • 02-08-2021, 03:58 PM
    Bogertophis
    I can totally see where she could "get away with murder", lol. ;) Quite pretty!
  • 02-09-2021, 12:45 AM
    nikkubus
    She is lovely, really starting to show great contrast. I really do love to see the way their colors develop over time.
  • 03-03-2021, 12:11 AM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Of course she moved her head during the exposure. Nice big food bump after her first respectable size small rat. Excited to see some significant growth this year.
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  • 03-03-2021, 12:19 AM
    Bogertophis
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jmcrook View Post
    ... Excited to see some significant growth this year...

    You shouldn't have long to wait- once they start eating bigger meals, there's no turning back.
  • 03-03-2021, 12:22 AM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    You shouldn't have long to wait- once they start eating bigger meals, there's no turning back.

    Definitely. I remember alllllll too well from my retics a few years back...


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  • 03-03-2021, 12:23 AM
    Bogertophis
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
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    Definitely. I remember alllllll too well from my retics a few years back...


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    :rofl: I'm sure!

    Anyway, we can't "win": they're so cute when they're little, but so awesome when they grow up.
  • 03-03-2021, 11:21 AM
    Gio
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jmcrook View Post
    of course she moved her head during the exposure. Nice big food bump after her first respectable size small rat. Excited to see some significant growth this year.
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    the rock!
  • 03-12-2021, 01:50 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Sally Jo is really starting to put on some nice size now that she’s taking small rats. She’s still a tad jumpy at times, but I’ve determined that hooking her out of the enclosure and letting her work from the hook to hands back and forth mitigates the jumpiness quite a bit. Very calm and pleasant interactions this morning. Carpets and coffee (Sump single origin Ethiopian beans) while listening to this week’s episode of “ Carpets & Coffee”. Hard to beat!
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  • 03-12-2021, 01:54 PM
    Gio
    I can see the growth.

    She looks great.
  • 03-12-2021, 02:22 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Sally Jo is looking as lovely as ever and growing well brother! Where’d you find the nice stand with the rollers in the first pic?
  • 03-12-2021, 02:29 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Thanks, buddy! I got that stand on webstaurant.com and the casters as well. 48"x24" powder coated black food service shelf on 14" legs. Been using it for 5yrs now and like it a lot.
  • 04-21-2021, 08:02 PM
    jmcrook
    2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Fresh skin yesterday and just about a month from her second hatch day, Sally Jo looking incredible. Love how she’s nearly axanthic looking with her blacks, whites, and greys. Getting a little bit of brown along her back but not too much. Handling very calmly today too.
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  • 04-21-2021, 08:37 PM
    Bogertophis
    :sweeet: Looking better all the time.
  • 04-22-2021, 03:36 AM
    dakski
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    She looks awesome Jmcrook! Keep up the good work!

    How much does she weigh now? She's growing like a weed.
  • 04-22-2021, 04:43 AM
    jmcrook
    2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
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    Originally Posted by dakski View Post
    She looks awesome Jmcrook! Keep up the good work!

    How much does she weigh now? She's growing like a weed.

    Thanks bud! I had that same thought wondering about how much she weighs earlier, but didn’t even bother to attempt getting her on a scale. She’s very uncooperative in that regard. I’d guess 300grams+ easily. Also about 3.5’ give or take a bit.


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  • 04-22-2021, 03:39 PM
    Gio
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
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    Originally Posted by jmcrook View Post
    Fresh skin yesterday and just about a month from her second hatch day, Sally Jo looking incredible. Love how she’s nearly axanthic looking with her blacks, whites, and greys. Getting a little bit of brown along her back but not too much. Handling very calmly today too.
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    The Rock!

    Always looking good and always getting better.

    That one is a sleeper snake to me.

    I love the Brisbane locale but every time you post a photo of SJ I drool a bit.
  • 05-20-2021, 01:02 AM
    jmcrook
    2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Struck wrapped and dropped her last two meals two and three times each since 4/25. She’s done this once before but ended up eating it back in February. Looks no worse for the wear so will wait her out a bit and offer a tad smaller meal in a few more weeks.


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  • 07-16-2021, 10:11 AM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Fresh shed yesterday and looking fantastic. Getting a tad lighter in between the tan banding and highlighting some of the darker borders around those bands, albeit subtly. Also looks almost steel blue/grey towards her belly markings.

    As for the wrap and drop feeding shenanigans, it seems as of late she needs to hit her feeder directly on the nose in order to actually eat it. Annoying, but there’s a picky one in every house at times.

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  • 07-17-2021, 07:28 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    She looks awesome Crook. I really love her head stamp.
  • 07-18-2021, 11:05 AM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
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    She looks awesome Crook. I really love her head stamp.

    Thanks, Ziggy! I really love that head stamp too. Rockhampton coastals have such unique and distinctive head markings. That and her coloration were a couple things that drew my eye to her initially.
  • 07-21-2021, 12:16 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: 2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Moved Sally Jo into her forever home last week. Already taken her first meal in it and stalking from the sky hide a few days later looking for more. Can’t recommend arboreal hide features enough for Morelia and Boas.
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  • 07-21-2021, 02:00 PM
    Bogertophis
    Sally Jo looks like a very happy (& fortunate) snake! :gj:
  • 07-21-2021, 08:22 PM
    jmcrook
    2019 0.1 Rockhampton Coastal Carpet Python Progression
    Multiple updates today! While I had her out for a short handling session earlier I sprayed her enclosure a bit. When putting her back she began drinking water droplets off the wall, much like many report their chondros doing. Never seen her do that before. Gave the wall a direct spray while she was still in my hand and she continued to drink.

    Also, just got back from a walk and found that she’s discovered where the heat is in the new pad. Full on perched and basking under the RHP. Love it!
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    Perfect coil picture in her skyhide after removing it.
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  • 07-21-2021, 08:34 PM
    Bogertophis
    FYI, my rat snakes happily drink water droplets too...:D...even from the spray bottle itself- fun stuff! To them it's rain. :snake:
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