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New Super Zebra Jungle

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  • 01-09-2017, 10:34 PM
    MrBrightside
    New Super Zebra Jungle
    Well...
    I was at the Pomona Reptile Super Show checking out all the Morelia (there were a LOT of great looking animals- more carpets than I expected), and found Psychotic Exotics had a male Super Zebra at a price I couldn't resist. Plus my wife said it was ok.
    I set him up for now in a Vision that I had in storage. I'll be ordering a bigger cage (probably an AP A20) for my Caramel Jag in the very near future as he's getting big, and this guy will inherit his Constrictors NW 3x2x18" at that point. Next order of business is the find some girlfriends for them.

    Without further ado- male Super Zebra:

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...psa78weyvn.jpg

    My take on chiaroscuro:

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...psbaxelzna.jpg

    Bonus Caramel Jag!

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...psdyzdbtuo.jpg
  • 01-09-2017, 11:04 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    2 smokin carpets there Bright! That super zebra is off the charts!
  • 01-10-2017, 01:42 AM
    BR8080
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    Nice - that home made jungle gym is cool. Thanks for the idea. 1" pipe?
  • 01-10-2017, 11:06 AM
    kxr
    Very very nice!
  • 01-10-2017, 05:23 PM
    Reinz
    Congrats on your awesome Carpet!
  • 01-11-2017, 10:18 PM
    MrBrightside
    Thanks for the kind replies.
    BR8080 that is actually 1/2" PVC (he's pretty small at the moment) and I shamelessly stole the idea from this site.
  • 01-12-2017, 01:46 AM
    BR8080
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MrBrightside View Post
    Thanks for the kind replies.
    BR8080 that is actually 1/2" PVC (he's pretty small at the moment) and I shamelessly stole the idea from this site.

    Thanks - don't we all get ideas from here? LOL

    I'll have to fab something up eventually.
  • 01-12-2017, 02:25 AM
    Sauzo
    Nice looking snakes. Kind of funny, I also use PVC pipes to make my JCP a gym haha.
  • 01-12-2017, 02:51 PM
    Ba11er
    great pics ! I love the look of the super zebra, future photos/progression thread would be awesome.
  • 01-12-2017, 10:30 PM
    Gio
    Exciting times!

    Very nice pair!
  • 01-15-2017, 01:58 PM
    MrBrightside
    First Blood
    I opened the super zebra's cage to change his water today, and figured we could do a short handling exercise.
    I held my fist out for him to smell and he promptly bit my knuckles and wrapped my hand and wrist. It bled more than I would have expected.
    There ensued a Benny Hill theme song worthy scene of me trying to unwrap him, him trying to find a more safe position to kill me, and me trying not to bleed on the rug while shouting for my wife to bring the camera.
    Alas, she did not arrive before I got him unwrapped.
    I kept him out for 5-10 additional minutes, using a small hook to disinterest him from the notion of attempting to swallow my arm sideways.

    Smug face covered in MrBrightside's blood:

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...pscon9slqg.jpg

    Neat carpet python print:

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...pseflio6rf.jpg
  • 01-15-2017, 02:12 PM
    xcjumper
    Haha! Been in the same predicament with my Coastal. Blood all over! How close are you to me? I need help making a pvc gym.....I lack the skills, lol! I'm in Murrieta
  • 01-15-2017, 04:56 PM
    Tigerhawk
    He looks great. You need to post more pictures of him. I Need one or two of them in my collection.
  • 01-15-2017, 07:50 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    He nipped you good aye Bright :). I like the blood stained victors pic. Now I can't get the Benny Hill song out of my head :).
  • 01-15-2017, 09:40 PM
    Tigerhawk
    I just listened to the Benny hill theme song. I can just imagine you and that snake all wrapped up together. Yes I'm still laughing at you.:P
  • 01-16-2017, 12:16 AM
    MrBrightside
    It's humbling when you have to take a breath and think about how you have just been defeated by a critter with a brain the size of a couple sunflower seeds, who is utilizing the ONE technique at their disposal, which you fully knew might happen.
    I think my favorite part is when they wrap their tail around something to "anchor" you.
    "Let's see you escape when I'm holding this PVC contraption, human!"

    XC- I am in North County SD.
  • 01-18-2017, 11:30 PM
    MrBrightside
    Round Two- I cheated
    I admit, I took the cowards route today (gloves), but he did calm down somewhat after about ten minutes of S-neck/striking and started looking around.
    He struck the glove a couple of times, and tried to execute my middle finger (fitting) by constricting but lost interest quickly.
    I suppose we start hook training now.

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...pssxhb6opa.jpg
  • 01-18-2017, 11:39 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    It's all good Bright. I'm sure he'll be putty in your hands in no time. ;)
  • 01-19-2017, 08:48 PM
    Tigerhawk
    If you can't get him to settle down. You can always send him to me.:D I'm Sure he will be just fine with time.
  • 01-20-2017, 12:19 AM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    I guess I should have followed your lead and used a glove too Bright. I had to do some cage maintenance and I guess my young olive python was a little upset that I disturbed him. I have no idea how he tagged me in 2 places with one bite. :)

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...psn5bl0kfo.jpg
  • 01-20-2017, 01:08 PM
    MrBrightside
    Thanks Tigerhawk, I'll keep it in mind...:salute:

    That's a good one too, El-Ziggy, did he wrap you up? That's a good gape for a young guy!
  • 01-20-2017, 02:01 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MrBrightside View Post

    That's a good one too, El-Ziggy, did he wrap you up? That's a good gape for a young guy!

    He didn't wrap me up at all Bright. I was holding him, he sniffed my hand, and decided to take a bite. I guess the honeymoon is over. :)
  • 01-20-2017, 02:38 PM
    Zincubus
    New Super Zebra Jungle
    This is poor timing :)

    I'm on the verge of getting myself a young Zebra Jungle ...


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalkhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...8d9bb03a53.jpg
  • 01-21-2017, 02:41 AM
    MrBrightside
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Zincubus View Post
    This is poor timing :)

    I'm on the verge of getting myself a young Zebra Jungle ...


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalkhttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...8d9bb03a53.jpg

    That's a great looker!
    I'm sure my experience is a one-off. Do it!
  • 01-21-2017, 06:35 AM
    Zincubus
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MrBrightside View Post
    That's a great looker!
    I'm sure my experience is a one-off. Do it!


    I'm ready but the guy I was dealing with through a forum has suddenly ' gone quiet' so I have no way if contacting him ..
  • 01-21-2017, 08:59 PM
    MrBrightside
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Zincubus View Post
    I'm ready but the guy I was dealing with through a forum has suddenly ' gone quiet' so I have no way if contacting him ..

    Uh oh.
    I hope it works out ok!
    Star Pythons had some GREAT looking zebras at Pomona- maybe check them out (I have no affiliation and I don't know anything about them) if the other one falls through?
    I think their facebook is updated.
  • 01-21-2017, 09:31 PM
    Zincubus
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MrBrightside View Post
    Uh oh.
    I hope it works out ok!
    Star Pythons had some GREAT looking zebras at Pomona- maybe check them out (I have no affiliation and I don't know anything about them) if the other one falls through?
    I think their facebook is updated.

    Sadly the deal fell through , he's decided to keep it :(

    I'm in the uk and had no intention of getting a Carpet Python but just fell in love with its pattern when I saw it .


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  • 02-06-2017, 07:01 PM
    MrBrightside
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Zincubus View Post
    Sadly the deal fell through , he's decided to keep it :(

    I'm in the uk and had no intention of getting a Carpet Python but just fell in love with its pattern when I saw it .


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

    Bummer.
    Sorry to hear that-but you should still get one! They are awesome.
  • 02-07-2017, 08:44 AM
    Zincubus
    Re: New Super Zebra Jungle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MrBrightside View Post
    Bummer.
    Sorry to hear that-but you should still get one! They are awesome.

    Well I'm happy enough with my 20 snakies ... The 7' Snow boa , Dwarf Hypo Burm and SD Purple albino Retic alone , keep me focused :)

    I just fell in lust with that particular snake's colours/pattern :(
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