My First Carpet

Today I went to a local reptile expo with the intention to only purchase supplies. We all know how that works though. ;)

Here's my female 2012 Jungle Jag Sibling, Tequila. I'm really excited to have her in my collection and I'm sure she'll give me a run for my money many times in the years to come. :D

http://www.iherp.com/Gallery/98282/1...PrGrgJDFnz.jpg

I am so glad you finally took the plunge! She is awesome.. oh and welcome to the dark side muahahahahaha

Everyone needs a Carpet or 10

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Originally Posted by Anna.Sitarski

I am so glad you finally took the plunge! She is awesome.. oh and welcome to the dark side muahahahahaha

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It was a necessary evil I had to do in preparation for the diamonds, but I find it to be acceptable evil. ;)

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Originally Posted by 3skulls

Everyone needs a Carpet or 10

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I was thinking 2 carpets, 6 diamonds, and 2 Boelen's... so 10 Morelia instead lol. :P

Haha sounds good

Welcome to the real addiction, I swear carpets are going to be everywhere soon. I'm already thinking about getting a zebra male for my female JCP.

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Originally Posted by 1nstinct

Welcome to the real addiction, I swear carpets are going to be everywhere soon. I'm already thinking about getting a zebra male for my female JCP.

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I honestly wouldn't be surprised one bit. Their patterns and coloration are fantastic and I find it very cool and interesting that it takes a few years for their true colors to start popping. It seems that if you're a breeder, you almost have to hold back your animals for a few years just in case an ugly duckling turns out to be amazing. Their attitude also amuses me to no end as well. I fully expect this girl to give me a run for my money on more than one occasion. :D

I'm still in the process of getting a basic understanding of what morphs there are for carpets, but the zebra looks outstanding in photos! The super zebra made my jaw hit the ground!

Read the complete carpet python it had them all. The super zebra is the reason I want a zebra male or possible a pair. And your right you need to hold on to some babies to make sure you do not sell the best one.

I have a couple of Carpets going this year. Within the next 2 years I should have some cool projects going.

Not only are some of the morphs cool but then you have all the pure bloodlines to work with as well.

I want The Compete Carpet book so bad.

Congrats! :gj:

Carpets are pretty awesome. I just got my first 2 within the past 2 months. My little one can be a little nippy, but the older one is very laid back. Your little one will probably only give you a run for your money to start with and then will hopefully mellow out. :D

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Originally Posted by 1nstinct

Read the complete carpet python it had them all. The super zebra is the reason I want a zebra male or possible a pair. And your right you need to hold on to some babies to make sure you do not sell the best one.

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Thanks for the suggestion! I'm definitely going to track it down now. :D
Definitely get a pair... one's better than two as they say. ;)

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Originally Posted by 3skulls

I have a couple of Carpets going this year. Within the next 2 years I should have some cool projects going.

Not only are some of the morphs cool but then you have all the pure bloodlines to work with as well.

I want The Compete Carpet book so bad.

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Awesome! I hope your pairings are a huge success! :gj:

I'm not sure what my plans will be for her down the line, but I'll have to find a hot male for her at some point.

I'm definitely a fan of pure bloodlines. Like I said in another thread, pure diamonds are in my future and there is no way I am crossing them with anything. I don't believe in fixing what isn't broken, and they are gorgeous! :D

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Originally Posted by Kinra

Congrats! :gj:

Carpets are pretty awesome. I just got my first 2 within the past 2 months. My little one can be a little nippy, but the older one is very laid back. Your little one will probably only give you a run for your money to start with and then will hopefully mellow out. :D

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My friend has a mixture of carpet python dispositions that range from a sweet, codependent male, a very tolerant female, a male that will bite your head off when you try to take him out of his enclosure, but deals with you when he's out, and finally a female that purposely messes with you in order to make you flinch when you take her out.

I'm hoping my girl will be a nice, mellow sweet thing like my friend's pure diamond (he's a bit of a herp-a-derp though lol), but we'll see. :D

Thanks!

I can't that book for under $60
I wish I was lucky enough to find one in a 2nd book store.

Congrats Tim! She's a gorgeous little noodle head :D Have fun with her, she'll teach you a thing or two ;)

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Originally Posted by 3skulls

Thanks!

I can't that book for under $60
I wish I was lucky enough to find one in a 2nd book store.

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My girlfriend is a librarian so checked my entire state to see if it was available for an inter-library loan, but no library has it! Amazon may be my only hope.

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Originally Posted by RoseyReps

Congrats Tim! She's a gorgeous little noodle head :D Have fun with her, she'll teach you a thing or two ;)

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Thanks Tiffany! I fully expect her to have her way with me here and there... she's a smart little bugger!