Impulse - Jungle Carpet Python

I finally have my first snake (as of this Saturday) and am absolutely thrilled with him! He's a really lovely little 2013 Jungle Carpet Python, probably around 5-6 months of age. I've named him Impulse, but that might change later on if I think of something else.

I did make the newbie mistake of handling him several times on the first 2 days I had him - he's inquisitive outside of his enclosure, and my jacket pocket quickly became his favorite spot to hang out in. Inside his enclosure he's a little wary of hands but didn't try to bite at all. I've been able to change his water and readjust his hides with no problem at all. His feeding response is intense, though, but I'm very happy with that! Was worried that my mistake would cause him to be too stressed to eat, but he took his food like a champ. So I'll leave him alone until he's had a few more feedings and then I'll start handling him daily. I was prepared for a spastic piranha, but he's been very good so I hope he'll tame down even more with handling and age/growth! He's in a tiny tub for now (at the recommendation of a few JCP owners/breeders I spoke to, and his breeder), but I expect him to outgrow it soon and I'll be looking into a larger and better enclosure. For now though it seems to be working for him, and he's utilizing every part of the set up.

Really appreciate everyone on the board who helped me make the decision and offered their expertise. Hope you enjoy the pictures even though he's not a BP! Warning, it will be very picture heavy.

Just got home and out of his traveling container! I'm wearing gloves because it was freezing : )

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His first night
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The next day, all settled in his enclosure
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Feeding night! Didn't catch any shots of him eating, but here's one of him with a hold on the fuzzy and scoping out his surroundings.
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Omg I love the pictures you took! They look amazing! :D I love your new little one he's gorgeous!!


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Thank you so much :) Taking pictures of snakes is tough - I'm used to much larger subjects, but I'm working on it!

Good-looking little one! He's got some nice yellows. :) Glad to hear he's already eating, I'm sure he'll settle right in.

Congrats on the new snake! He's gorgeous. And fantastic photos as always!

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Originally Posted by CloudtheBoa

Good-looking little one! He's got some nice yellows. :) Glad to hear he's already eating, I'm sure he'll settle right in.

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Thank you! It was definitely a relief for me when he responded to his food so immediately (and enthusiastically!). I felt pretty bad when I realized I might have been stressing him out, but luckily he seems to be a tough guy! He's just hanging out in his hide now digesting, but I'll make sure I wait until he's had a few more meals before handling again. I think I got a good one, though!

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Congrats on the new snake! He's gorgeous. And fantastic photos as always!

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Thank you! I'm very excited to be an official snake owner now, and I already can tell that it's going to become an addiction :P Oh well, guess there's no use fighting it now LOL

Also, I think I am going to have to build a lightbox and do some more research on macro lenses! I really enjoyed taking pictures of him; he's quite photogenic.

Gorgeous jungle

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Nice. I love my carpet mines a coastal carpet. Hes easily my favorite snake

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He is beautiful! Your pictures are phenomenal and really captured his personality well!


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Take him for lots of walks around the house. My "Butters" was a demon at that age. Scared the s&$% out of the whole family. Always stiking. I started walking him around the house. Think it gave him sensory overload. He soon quit trying to attack everyone and became a very fun curious snake. If he becomes :cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r:y don't let it get you down. he will grow out of it if you just keep up with him. I love my Butters, he loves to be brought out at parties and mingle. Great snakes.

Fantastic impulse buy and good pics. ty for sharing. :gj:

Great pics and beautiful little one! If you don't mind me asking, who was his breeder?

Very awesome, what a great little jungle! Congrats!!

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Gorgeous jungle

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Thanks! I'm glad I picked this one, so far I'm pretty thrilled with him!

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Nice. I love my carpet mines a coastal carpet. Hes easily my favorite snake

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Yeah, when I was asking around about carpet pythons, a few people mentioned that of all their snakes, their carpets were usually their favorite. They are a lot of fun to watch - this one loves to explore inside and outside of his enclosure.

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He is beautiful! Your pictures are phenomenal and really captured his personality well!


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Thank you so much :) I'll try to take more pictures this weekend and share them!

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Originally Posted by Big Dave

Take him for lots of walks around the house. My "Butters" was a demon at that age. Scared the s&$% out of the whole family. Always stiking. I started walking him around the house. Think it gave him sensory overload. He soon quit trying to attack everyone and became a very fun curious snake. If he becomes :cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r:y don't let it get you down. he will grow out of it if you just keep up with him. I love my Butters, he loves to be brought out at parties and mingle. Great snakes.

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Haha sounds good! Really glad to hear Butters turned out to be a wonderful snake eventually (also loving the name, reminds me of South Park LOL). The baby I have isn't bad, I did take a little bite to the chin yesterday when he was by my face and I turned around too quickly. Didn't hurt, my mistake, but better get bit now and teach him it doesn't do anything than get bit when he's significantly larger!

That said, I think he'll grow into a mellow adult. He's already allowing me to remove him from his enclosure without trying to strike (although sometimes he'll still try to avoid me), and I did indeed take him for a short walk around the house because I had to clean out his tub entirely. He did great, just hung out on my arm and then napped for about 30 minutes in my pocket. And other than snapping at my chin yesterday, he's only tried to strike at me one other time. He doesn't like me grabbing him but otherwise he's pretty good!

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Originally Posted by Pyrate81

Fantastic impulse buy and good pics. ty for sharing. :gj:

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Absolutely agreed!! :D Might have all happened very quickly, but I couldn't be happier with my decision!

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Originally Posted by artgecko

Great pics and beautiful little one! If you don't mind me asking, who was his breeder?

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Thank you! I don't mind at all - the breeder is Nick Mutton. He has been wonderful throughout the whole process and produces very nice snakes, so I'm always happy to share my immensely positive experience with him. I found him on a list of vendors for the local reptile expo and contacted him when I saw he had an excellent reputation online and within the community. Great guy!

And thanks for helping me out in my initial looking for a snake thread!

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Originally Posted by Alicia

Very awesome, what a great little jungle! Congrats!!

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Thank you! And thanks so much for all your help when I was still having trouble deciding :) Really appreciated the info!