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Introducing Apophis (pic heavy)
Good evening, friends! I am new to the forum and thought the best way to introduce myself would be to introduce YOU to my yearling Tanimbar scrub python, Apophis. I acquired this little angel on August 21, 2017, and he is easily the best purchase of my adult life:D. I'm obsessed with him. It is not a commonly kept species, so I am excited to connect with fellow scrub-keepers and gather as much knowledge as I can.
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He is gorgeous! Welcome to the forum!
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Really cool snake! There are a few scrub owners here. I think Ziggy has one. Welcome to the forum!
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Welcome to the forum. Way to make an entrance :). Very nice Scrub!
@ Cletus- I don't keep Scrubs but you may be thinking about my Olive Python.
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Nice snake - welcome - Spazhime has a thread about hers
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Welcome to the forum. Way to make an entrance :). Very nice Scrub!
@ Cletus- I don't keep Scrubs but you may be thinking about my Olive Python.
Yep. Srry man.
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Welcome to the forum. Way to make an entrance :). Very nice Scrub!
@ Cletus- I don't keep Scrubs but you may be thinking about my Olive Python.
Oh yes, Nigel is a stunner for sure!
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Thanks, guys!!
And yes, I did see Spazhime's photos of her Merauke. She is beeeeaaaaauuuutiful!! Makes me want another one. Especially since she seems to have lucked out with a good-tempered one. Mine is also a dream, but I know that's not the norm ;)
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I love the name... Apophis! My first python I named RAGNAROK, which translated means,”DOOM OF THE GODS.”
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Those eyes are very beautiful and very mesmerizing. Congrats on your newbie!!
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Beautiful, I absolutely LOVE that first pic, silly noodle. Lol.
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Awesome looking critter and enclosure!
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Awesome looking critter and enclosure!
Thanks, Zig!! He is just a little heart stealer. I love him even when he hates me:D
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He’s such a rabid feeder. In this first video, he simply can’t wait for his mousy to thaw.
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Here, he’s barely swallowed his food before he’s searching high and low for more.
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These snakes interest me a lot! Could you share some information about why they aren't commonly kept? Are they difficult to take care of? Expensive? Not common/rare?
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That is one gorgeous critter.:sunny:
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These snakes interest me a lot! Could you share some information about why they aren't commonly kept? Are they difficult to take care of? Expensive? Not common/rare?
They are really a fantastic species; if you ever come across one, scoop it up! I am actually surprised they are not found more often, as they are a dwarf locality of the Amethystine complex. So basically, you can enjoy the feisty intelligence and attitude of a scrub in a size that is actually manageable. From what I can tell, they are just really hard to find. There are alot of restrictions in regards to the export of scrub pythons, and I hear Tanimbars are not easy to breed in captivity.
Husbandry is pretty straight-forward. Similar to a green tree python, but without the threat of impending death if it's not perfect from the start ;) They are arboreal, HIGHLY intelligent, and ultra-alert. Also, being bird-eaters, they have very long teeth and pack a hell of a bite. I got lucky with my little one and he's mostly a bluffer. Getting him out of the viv can be a struggle, but once he's out, he is really fun. Scrubs can be notoriously difficult to handle, so I definitely think I lucked out.
Although, any time I've toted him along to the pet store from whence he came, everyone on staff is shocked that he is the animal I took home. He had a bit of a bad reputation ;) So yeah, I randomly came across him at a local reptile store where I always buy feeders for my Dumeril's. I walked past his cage and literally back-pedaled. He hissed at me and it was love at first site (although, he's never done it again!).
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Somebody is not happy about going from a 7 day to a 10 day feeding schedule! Grabbed the tongs instead of the rat!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c553012e18.jpg
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They are really a fantastic species; if you ever come across one, scoop it up! I am actually surprised they are not found more often, as they are a dwarf locality of the Amethystine complex. So basically, you can enjoy the feisty intelligence and attitude of a scrub in a size that is actually manageable. From what I can tell, they are just really hard to find. There are alot of restrictions in regards to the export of scrub pythons, and I hear Tanimbars are not easy to breed in captivity.
Husbandry is pretty straight-forward. Similar to a green tree python, but without the threat of impending death if it's not perfect from the start ;) They are arboreal, HIGHLY intelligent, and ultra-alert. Also, being bird-eaters, they have very long teeth and pack a hell of a bite. I got lucky with my little one and he's mostly a bluffer. Getting him out of the viv can be a struggle, but once he's out, he is really fun. Scrubs can be notoriously difficult to handle, so I definitely think I lucked out.
Although, any time I've toted him along to the pet store from whence he came, everyone on staff is shocked that he is the animal I took home. He had a bit of a bad reputation ;) So yeah, I randomly came across him at a local reptile store where I always buy feeders for my Dumeril's. I walked past his cage and literally back-pedaled. He hissed at me and it was love at first site (although, he's never done it again!).
Thank you for the information! Im still new to the community.... hobby? lol. I currently only own ball pythons, but I am really interested in getting one of these in the future! I look forward to seeing more pictures! :)
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Thanks for sharing, just gorgeous..
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He also discovered the Dumeril’s enclosure [emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4bd35faecf.jpg
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Another perfect shed from this guy. Up 5 inches in 6 weeks! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ac943d7d8d.jpg
Switching him from a 7-day to a 10-day feeding cycle and he was not happy about the extra wait! Started with a rat pup, then left the room for MAYBE two minutes. Came back and it was gone! He reared up like a demon, with a look that screamed, “WHERE’S THE OTHER ONE?!” I had to squeeze my quail-laiden tongs through a barely cracked glass door to avoid losing a hand! The feeding response on this beast is otherworldly.
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He's a real beauty Slytherin!
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I thought he’d be happy to see me after 5 days. I was wrong. This is the face of someone who knows he missed a feeding day!![emoji23] He was soooo mad when I came home! I guilt tripped him into some epic snuggle time before letting him stuff his face. Still amazed every time I feed him. Never seen a hunter like this guy...gonna be interesting as he gets bigger!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...09d1b635ef.jpg
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I LOVE monster feeders! He's a beautiful beast indeed! ;)
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I LOVE monster feeders! He's a beautiful beast indeed! ;)
It’s the craziest thing! We can have a two hour long cuddle session, but the SECOND he crosses the threshold into his viv, his pupils dilate like some Spongebob character and he assumes the position! If he thinks he should be getting food, but also thinks I’m taking too long to offer it, he will face me and just open and close his mouth. Not a yawn or a strike, just a matter-of-fact open and close. Like, “I’m hungry, let’s go.” Smartest little monster I’ve ever seen.
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I’m just obsessed with this little monster. I hope he never grows up.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a97cee673a.jpg
Awww. I downgraded him to a smaller viv over Christmas because I was going to be out of town for a few days and was having trouble heating the large enclosure. I haven’t moved him back because I need to order him an RHP and I’ve basically just been lazy. He saw his old home and made a dash for it :(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e0aebbe028.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0933790aaf.jpg
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Best Netflix buddy.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c1162d38a4.jpg
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He’s such a little monster. He’s gripping my shirt through the button hole like, “MOM! I wasn’t finished talking to you!” https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...bbef330fb1.jpg
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That is entirely to cute
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If I have learned anything from my baby scrub python, it’s that he calls the shots. All of them. He decides when play time starts, when it ends, and where he goes in between. It has to be his idea to come out of his hide, so I sometimes turn it upside down in my lap and sit with him till he’s ready for hugs ;) Eventually, he will come out to see what the heck is going on.
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This boy was a little monster tonight! I finally got some of the alterations to his viv done, (3 months later[emoji849]) so I wanted to move him back into his bigger home. I broke the golden rule and accidentally reached an arm into his cage. Bad idea. After he nailed my thumb, I realized today would normally be his feeding day...but we are beginning to space out from 10-day feeding schedules to 14 day. This is him wishing I was dead.
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This was the first time I got to marvel at the legendary strike range of a scrub python![emoji23]
As always, he’s a sweetie once you get him out. He was like, “mooooom, is that my room?!?”
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He explored every inch of his space.
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And now he’s just laying, in the open, body stretched as long as he can. I bet that feels great!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...010b700fb0.jpg
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That arrangement looks fantastic for a young snake, knowing how much time they spend exploring. Great job and great pics as well.
Feeding day or not, I can’t reach into the cage of my young Olive Python. She will zap me as well. I’m sure at some point I’ll get complacent and do it anyway, and I’m sure I’ll get tagged.
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That arrangement looks fantastic for a young snake, knowing how much time they spend exploring. Great job and great pics as well.
Feeding day or not, I can’t reach into the cage of my young Olive Python. She will zap me as well. I’m sure at some point I’ll get complacent and do it anyway, and I’m sure I’ll get tagged.
Thank you! I'd forgotten how active he is when he has plenty of space to play. I had to move him into an 18" cube over Christmas because winter temps/humidity suddenly became too low in that setup and I was going to be out of town. Didn't want to come home to a snake-cicle, so I downgraded him until I could make some alterations.
Yeah, I imagine he'll always have to be removed with a hook (or sneak attacked while sleeping). He's an absolute lamb once out of his viv, but inside is definitely a no-hands zone. It's going to be interesting to watch him grow. He could end up being a real handful!
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Thank you! I'd forgotten how active he is when he has plenty of space to play. I had to move him into an 18" cube over Christmas because winter temps/humidity suddenly became too low in that setup and I was going to be out of town. Didn't want to come home to a snake-cicle, so I downgraded him until I could make some alterations.
Yeah, I imagine he'll always have to be removed with a hook (or sneak attacked while sleeping). He's an absolute lamb once out of his viv, but inside is definitely a no-hands zone. It's going to be interesting to watch him grow. He could end up being a real handful!
That's a truly marvellous set up !!
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