Lizzy on the Monkey Bars

Last night was play day for Lizzy, my Coastal Carpet Python. She's at least 7 ft and difficult to photograph with an iPad or cellphone because she is in CONSTANT motion.

I did manage a few shots that exhibits her markings well. She is a Sweetheart and would eat the tongs if I left them in her tank. :)

She is a ton of fun, I highly recommend a Carpet, but caution it is not a snake to sit on the couch and watch TV with.


http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...f00b79ab59.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...8ebe2b3704.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...2086123911.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...b01fe6563d.jpg

Looking good!

They are superior climbers!

Beautiful snake.

Your taste in music isn't bad either. "And All That Could Have Been" is my favorite NIN album. The rawness of the music being performed live blows away the sterility of the studio mixes that are just track laid over track laid over track.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by rlditmars

Beautiful snake.

Your taste in music isn't bad either. "And All That Could Have Been" is my favorite NIN album. The rawness of the music being performed live blows away the sterility of the studio mixes that are just track laid over track laid over track.

---

I have to confess that this was my daughter's room and now a guest room. However, I've never been one of those Dads that yelled at their kid to turn the music down or ridicule their music. In fact I've always enjoyed her taste in music. I trust her judgement quite often. :)

Gorgeous carpet Reinz. I'm really excited to be adding one to my collection in a couple of months.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

Gorgeous carpet Reinz. I'm really excited to be adding one to my collection in a couple of months.

---

That's great to hear!

Have you narrowed it down to which type? Jungle, IJ, Diamond, Coastal, etc?

Picked a breeder?

Are you going for a hatchling, juvie, or just wait and see?

Cool :cool:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Reinz

That's great to hear!

Have you narrowed it down to which type? Jungle, IJ, Diamond, Coastal, etc?

Picked a breeder?

Are you going for a hatchling, juvie, or just wait and see?

Cool :cool:

---

I've had my heart set on a Jungle or Zebra for a while now but I've seen seeing some gorgeous Coastals lately (yours included). I really like Nick Mutton's stock at Inland Reptile. I usually raise my snakes from hatchlings but I'm open to a juvie as well since I'll have a better idea on how it might 'color up'. You know I'll be sharing pics once the deal is done. :)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

I've had my heart set on a Jungle or Zebra for a while now but I've seen seeing some gorgeous Coastals lately (yours included). I really like Nick Mutton's stock at Inland Reptile. I usually raise my snakes from hatchlings but I'm open to a juvie as well since I'll have a better idea on how it might 'color up'. You know I'll be sharing pics once the deal is done. :)

---

I hear ya.

I was going to go Jungle, nothing to get in the way. Then I saw My Girl, and it was just meant to be.

Best of luck in your hunt! :)

May I ask how old is she? I got my first coastal a couple months ago. March 29 to be exact.. She was quite small.. She is a great eater. Putting on good size. She definitely has more energy than my ball pythons. Lol..she bit me every chance she had.. Now all she does is mock strike when I get her out the cage..so definitely calmed down alot faster than I expected. I've heard people say theirs calmed down after there first year of owning them..so I'm pretty thankful.. Also picked her up at a reptile expo for 50 bucks.. Can't beat that deal at all..

Sent from my XT1028 using Tapatalk

Sounds like yours is coming along very well. And the price, how could you refuse? :cool:
Please post some pics!

Lizzy is 5 yrs old.


http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...7a2a7e7125.jpg

I have been looking at jungles ever since i got my two stimsons because i need a climber more playful snake but then i keep seeing that they are no good a handling only eating then I looked at coastal's but its still mixed opinions about the coastals could you plz fill me in if they are good handlers or snappy snakes thx :)

OK Reinz, I think I'm going to put the blame for this one directly on you ;). I was minding my own business waiting for the 2015 jungle clutch to hatch. Then you had to go and show off your BEAUTIFUL coastal Lizzy. For every action there's a reaction and now I've gone and purchased this caramel coastal. He's a 2014 hatchling produced by Nick Mutton at Inland reptile. Nick is a great guy to deal with and his animals are stunning. I'd recommend him to anyone interested in Morelia. He literally wrote the book on Carpet Pythons. My coastal will ship in about 6 weeks when my jungle is ready. Thanks again Reinz :P!

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/...psbya0x8hm.jpg

Good god, now I think I want a carpet python. Any recommendations on breeders?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by JoshSloane

Good god, now I think I want a carpet python. Any recommendations on breeders?

---

I know there are other good breeders out there but I think Nick Mutton is right at the top of the list. Like I said, he wrote the book on Carpet Pythons. He really is an ocean of information. All of his carpets come with extensive lineage information and are of the highest quality. I know he's got a few 2014's left and some 2015's on the way. I'm waiting for a 2015 jungle or zebra. I'd HIGHLY recommend him.

http://inlandreptile.com/

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by zombieassassin99

I have been looking at jungles ever since i got my two stimsons because i need a climber more playful snake but then i keep seeing that they are no good a handling only eating then I looked at coastal's but its still mixed opinions about the coastals could you plz fill me in if they are good handlers or snappy snakes thx :)

---

I got mine as an adult and she is mild as can be. I understand these guys are nippy when young like many constrictors, but need patience and handling.

As far as handling, they are fun, fun, fun! But don't take your eyes off of them. They move constant and with purpose. They have more reach than you think, and mine is always reaching! :)

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...0c7879bfc6.jpg

Ziggy, he is a Stunner!! And a Nick Mutton too, can't do any better than that.

Those colors will only get brighter and better too. I can't wait to see pics of your new boy.

I bet you are just dying!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by JoshSloane

Good god, now I think I want a carpet python. Any recommendations on breeders?

---

You won't regret it Josh, they're like a moderately amped up Boa. Nick Mutton is top shelf. There is a guy in my neck of the woods that well known out here and has been for many years, Mike Pennel (sp)". I'm afraid to go check him out. I know I'll end up with more!:rolleyes:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Reinz

You won't regret it Josh, they're like a moderately amped up Boa. Nick Mutton is top shelf. There is a guy in my neck of the woods that well known out here and has been for many years, Mike Pennel (sp)". I'm afraid to go check him out. I know I'll end up with more!:rolleyes:

---

Awesome. I'm going to look into Nick. What is the morph that has the intense black and yellow striping?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by JoshSloane

Awesome. I'm going to look into Nick. What is the morph that has the intense black and yellow striping?

---

Those are the jungle carpet pythons. Probably my favorite carpet. Zebras are pretty sweet too.

Yeah the Jungle is what hooked me initially. Here is a pic of John1982's, one of our moderators. This guy is gorgeous.


http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...8e3b126013.jpg

K thx for the info Reinze Can anyone plz tell me if i was looking for a more tamed type(better for handling) wich one should i go for THE IRAIN JAYA OR THE COASTAL CARPET PLZ REPLY

The guy I got Lizzy from breeds IJ's. I'll see if I can get in touch with him tomorrow, uh I mean when I wake up this afternoon. :cool:

Hey guys im wondering for my next snake should i get a coastal or a irian jaya python I really like the playful personality of the coastal's so plz if you have had experience with both the types plz tell me which one you would preffer

thx Brodie :)

i currently own 3x stimsons beautiful snakes except one

ZA- I just got off the phone with phone with my breeder. He said as far as being nippy when young both breeds are similar in his experience. He feels that they both mellow out great as they age.

I forgot to remind you that you are looking at different ends of the spectrum size wise as far as Carpets go.
In case that makes any difference.

Average adult lengths for Coastals run around 7-9 ft. And for IJs the average is about 5-6 ft.

This might impact your decision as well.

Great thread. All carpets are essentially the same with some differences. I highly suggest reading the book. "The Complete Carpet Python" written by Nick Mutton and Justin Julander. Justin also breeds carpets. His site is Australian Addiction. I think the carpet group is one of the if not THE best display snakes out there.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Gio

Great thread. All carpets are essentially the same with some differences. I highly suggest reading the book. "The Complete Carpet Python" written by Nick Mutton and Justin Julander. Justin also breeds carpets. His site is Australian Addiction. I think the carpet group is one of the if not THE best display snakes out there.

---

I agree, that book is THE reference book and a great read. Money well spent.

K thx rienz for the info and thx for all the other info gio



Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

i thought id post a quick pic of my new stimsond pattern srry i couldnt get a proper pick cause ive still got one week till i can handle her and she was hiding under the paper towels


http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...4a8d44078f.jpg

Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

Sorry the puc is all fuzzy it didnt look like that when i took it

Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Reinz

I forgot to remind you that you are looking at different ends of the spectrum size wise as far as Carpets go.
In case that makes any difference.

Average adult lengths for Coastals run around 7-9 ft. And for IJs the average is about 5-6 ft.

This might impact your decision as well.

---

I forgot to thank you rienz so thanks for this reply


Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...ad12b14d65.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...125a353e01.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...ef1a19b7e1.jpg

i apologise that the pics arent verry good im taking them off my tablet and it doesnt have a very good camera

Like i said earlier i cant pull her out for another week because she is a new one to my collection

Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

amd great the pics are upside down

Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

Rienz what device did u use to take the pics of lizzy

Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

Managed to sneak a few pics she was originally curled up in her water but i startled her when i walked in

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...97abc15dc4.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...c37513db88.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...5b63a7c3a9.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...c71937fd92.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...07e420a3bc.jpg



Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

ZA- thanks for the pics of your Stimson/s! I love the pattern on them. I also meant to ask you for some pics, for I have never seen one before.

The only cameras I own use film, Haha! So all of my pics are with an ipad2 or iPhone 4s.

You have got to get a stimsons they can be like as tamed as a cute puppy and they are prfect feeders aswell so i definitely reccomend one people say they are starter snakes which is true but they can have cool patterns and colours and be super tame

Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

My stimsoms python that my cousins let out when i had her i could be playing the ps3 ans she would sit there rapped around my hand and then when i opened up my hand she would go and weave in and out sliding towards anything interesting she was heaps of fun and NOT even once had she even hissed or bitten me

Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

Thanks, that is good information to know. I may consider one down the road.

However, have to cool it fo now and get my girls out of their temporary tanks. I have to pay for some PVC enclosures that I'm having made.

no problem and good luck with the pvc

Ill post some more clear pics at like 4pm my time

:cool:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...6b405df4f3.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...ead0eee3f7.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...1475a939bf.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...59183fcbf3.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...f834a3090a.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah, better photos.

Nice markings. And I like the big eyes too.

Thanks!

Np


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I want a pretty new snake too :(. If you guys keep it up I'm going to have my coastal shipped to me earlier than planned. I wanted him to ship in another month or so with my jungle hatchling but I may have to give in and pay for shipping twice. $60 or 6 more weeks of painfully waiting?

That's a tough wait Zig. :(

Look at it this way; for $10 bucks a week, or $1.50 a day you can be enjoying that beautiful little creature :snake: ! :D

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Reinz

That's a tough wait Zig. :(

Look at it this way; for $10 bucks a week, or $1.50 a day you can be enjoying that beautiful little creature :snake: ! :D

---

I really want to bring the bew guy home now Reinz but I've got 2 AP T-8 enclosures arriving in 3 weeks. Once I move my bull snakes into those I'll probably have the coastal shipped. I'll have an empty tub and a 40g tank available to put him in until his T-10 arrives in another 7 weeks. I ordered a divider for the T-10 so both carpets can stay in there for a while. Waiting is the hard part!

OO-k, I had thought from other threads that you already had your enclosures in house.
I see your problem is more than just shipping charges.

Yeah, waiting is hard! :(

It may be just me but would anyone else try to avoid getting your reptile shipped because it stresses them out


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by zombieassassin99

It may be just me but would anyone else try to avoid getting your reptile shipped because it stresses them out


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

---

I was thinking from another thread that you are from Australia, am I correct?

If so, our two countries are similar in size.

I agree in a perfect world, I would rather pick my snake up myself. But I would probably only be willing to drive 3-4 hrs at most.

And here in the U.S. Breeders are scattered all over. Not to mention owners of secondhand snakes.

So next day shipping is pretty much a must unless you buy local or at a show.

Are the breeders in your country more concentrated to a dedicated area or Territory? I assume East and West are totally separate due to the laws.