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What's not to love?

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  • 06-13-2018, 09:04 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    What's not to love?
  • 06-13-2018, 09:05 PM
    RickyNY
    Me is in Love 💘
  • 06-13-2018, 09:06 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
  • 06-13-2018, 09:16 PM
    Sauzo
    I still think your Olive beats them all but thats just me :D I do like that little albino one and the jungles though.
  • 06-13-2018, 09:20 PM
    C.Marie
    They are gorgeous, love the picture of him or her climbing up the stairs "Ready for bed" thank you for sharing:gj:

    - - - Updated - - -

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sauzo View Post
    I still think your Olive beats them all but thats just me :D I do like that little albino one and the jungles though.

    Macklots pythons bet Olive IMO lol ;)
  • 06-13-2018, 09:24 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
    @ Sauzo- Don't get me wrong the Olive is great but he's gonna be a bit more than a handful in a few more years. This boy is a MONSTER when it comes to food. He's still mostly on mediums but can smash a large rat effortlessly.

    http://i.imgur.com/ct7sf3r.jpg

    http://i.imgur.com/oZ4J76J.jpg
  • 06-13-2018, 09:28 PM
    Sauzo
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by C.Marie View Post
    Macklots pythons bet Olive IMO lol ;)

    They are nice but personally i have really started liking the clean patternless or low pattern stuff like Olive pythons and goldenchild phantom retics or even just plain goldenchild with the strip of little pattern along the dorsal.

    Dont get me wrong, i still love crazy pattern stuff but i have no patternless or low pattern stuff so i've been liking them lol.
  • 06-13-2018, 09:31 PM
    Sauzo
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy View Post
    @ Sauzo- Don't get me wrong the Olive is great but he's gonna be a bit more than a handful in a few more years. This boy is a MONSTER when it comes to food. He's still mostly on mediums but can smash a large rat effortlessly.

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/ct7sf3r.jpg

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/oZ4J76J.jpg

    See now to me, that is the gem in your collection, Ziggy :) And think of it as a mini retic haha. BTW how big do they get? 9 feet?
  • 06-13-2018, 09:36 PM
    Sonny1318
    Damn you had me sold after the first group, very nice. Yes definitely some beautiful pythons. The first one is absolutely gorgeous. So was the first runt. Thanks for sharing.
  • 06-13-2018, 09:38 PM
    C.Marie
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sauzo View Post
    They are nice but personally i have really started liking the clean patternless or low pattern stuff like Olive pythons and goldenchild phantom retics or even just plain goldenchild with the strip of little pattern along the dorsal.

    Dont get me wrong, i still love crazy pattern stuff but i have no patternless or low pattern stuff so i've been liking them lol.

    Oh I hear you there saw a Super Motley reticulated python a snake that was formed in dreams lovely on ever level ;)
  • 06-13-2018, 10:00 PM
    Gio
    Zig,

    EVERYTHING is sensational.

    I'm envious and love the way you stay true to the "down under" pythons.

    You are a scrub candidate if I ever saw one.

    The feed response seems to be intense and widespread amongst the larger, leaner more active pythons.

    I had Jewel out this afternoon and I thought of you.

    LOVE that Bredli sir!
  • 06-14-2018, 12:45 AM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
    @ Sauzo- Adult Olives range from 8-12 ft. So I'm thinking I'll end up with a 10 footer.

    @ Gio- Jewel is definitely one of my forum favorites. She helped push me further over the edge into Morelia. I'd also LOVE to find a CBB Moluccan Scrub but haven't had any luck. I've got something else cooking though. ;)
  • 06-14-2018, 12:53 AM
    jmcrook
    What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy View Post
    @ Sauzo- Adult Olives range from 8-12 ft. So I'm thinking I'll end up with a 10 footer.

    @ Gio- Jewel is definitely one of my forum favorites. She helped push me further over the edge into Morelia. I'd also LOVE to find a CBB Moluccan Scrub but haven't had any luck. I've got something else cooking though. ;)

    No secrets! What’s next in store for ziggy? I’m about an inch away from snagging something awesome myself... lol, I’ll spill the beans if you will


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  • 06-14-2018, 01:18 AM
    Sauzo
    10 feet isnt too bad.

    Is Ziggy working on a Black headed Python or Woma!!!?? :D

    Man, i was pretty close to pulling the trigger on a Woma actually. Saw a guy on Kingsnake that had a clutch of them and had them up for sale. They were so tiny and so cute. I almost caved and got one for my spare T8.......but i really need that chest freezer.....plus i still do kind of want another GTP or ETB and if i pull the trigger on that woma, means no GTP or ETB.
  • 06-14-2018, 01:22 AM
    Bogertophis
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy View Post
    You just can't beat a nice carpet imo....

    So what's up with all the bare floor in those photos? You need wall to wall carpets...;)

    Whatever one I'm looking at for the moment is what I like the best...they're all gorgeous! The carpets are stunning, but so's that Olive! :love: (too big for me tho-
    my 'granite phase' Antaresia maculosa is a similar color but only THINKS she's that big-)
  • 06-14-2018, 01:25 AM
    Sauzo
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jmcrook View Post
    No secrets! What’s next in store for ziggy? I’m about an inch away from snagging something awesome myself... lol, I’ll spill the beans if you will


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    Do it JM!!!! You deserve it!!! Dont deny yourself the privilege of being one of the elite!!!!

    And i know, I'm a bad influence....i've always had no self control lol.
  • 06-14-2018, 02:05 AM
    Team Slytherin
    Re: What's not to love?
    The kids are looking KILLER, Zig!! That is one super impressive group there!
  • 06-14-2018, 03:19 AM
    richardhind1972
    Re: What's not to love?
    Great collection tree el ziggy, all look so cool and healthy,
    my boas hate being on shiny surfaces like the floor or the table as they have no grip and tend to hunker down to try get some traction


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  • 06-14-2018, 06:05 AM
    Craiga 01453
    The carpets look great!!! The hardwood does too!!
    The snakes and the house look great, Zig!!

    So many people share their collections and I almost always have one or two that "jump out" as my favorites.
    But your collection, I seriously can't pick a favorite. I guess if there's a gun to my head I pick the Bredli, or jungles, or olive...wait, Bredli, no, jungles, ugggh, Bredli for sure, I think....

    Hahaha, you already know I love your taste in snakes!
    They look great! Hope the move is going well and the fam is settling in nicely.

    Thanks for sharing, as always! :gj:
  • 06-14-2018, 07:25 AM
    Team Slytherin
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by el-ziggy View Post
    i've got something else cooking though. ;)

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jmcrook View Post
    no secrets! What’s next in store for ziggy? I’m about an inch away from snagging something awesome myself... Lol, i’ll spill the beans if you


    secrets don’t make friends!!!!!!!!
  • 06-14-2018, 10:25 AM
    hilabeans
    Jungles for the win! Gawd - so gorgeous.

    And you two better spill it, it's no fair keeping secrets! @El-Ziggy, @jmcrook
  • 06-14-2018, 02:00 PM
    Slicercrush
    Those are some gorgeous snakes! I'm completely jealous of your collection, especially not-little-for-long olive!

    Cant wait till I have my own place, only then will I be able to dive into the amazing world of Morelia!
  • 06-14-2018, 02:26 PM
    67temp
    Awesome looking carpets el-ziggy! What is the albino one?

    Since everyone else is being so secretive I'll share some of my upcoming plans. I'm currently working on getting/waitlisted for an axanthic IJ. Also recently I got on the waitlist for a Garrett Hartle retic.
  • 06-14-2018, 06:11 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
    @ 67- The albino carpet is a bit of a mutt. She's part albino Darwin / part zebra if I recall correctly. Ir sounds like you've got some beauties in the works too.
  • 06-14-2018, 06:49 PM
    Craiga 01453
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 67temp View Post
    Since everyone else is being so secretive I'll share some of my upcoming plans. I'm currently working on getting/waitlisted for an axanthic IJ. Also recently I got on the waitlist for a Garrett Hartle retic.

    An axanthic IJ is going to be a gorgeous animal!!! I've tried looking for some axanthics carpets myself, but I think they're above my pay grade.
  • 06-14-2018, 08:46 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
    @ Craig- The move went well and we're settling in nicely. Even though I can't find my roku remote for the stupid/smart tv in my bedroom :mad:! I'm really looking forward to finishing up the critter room. I want a nice sleeper sofa and I'm good.

    http://i.imgur.com/rxLpCOO.jpg
  • 06-14-2018, 10:11 PM
    67temp
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy View Post
    @ 67- The albino carpet is a bit of a mutt. She's part albino Darwin / part zebra if I recall correctly. Ir sounds like you've got some beauties in the works too.


    Even if she is a mutt as you put it she is still gorgeous! The critter room looks nice btw.

    Craig - The carpet I originally planned on getting was an axanthic jag or a tiger jag. After I happened into my granite IJ I realized I like smaller snakes and the initial cost could be justified when calculating the housing and feeding cost of a coastal. Hopefully things can work out in obtaining the next IJ.
  • 06-15-2018, 06:27 AM
    Craiga 01453
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy View Post
    @ Craig- The move went well and we're settling in nicely. Even though I can't find my roku remote for the stupid/smart tv in my bedroom :mad:! I'm really looking forward to finishing up the critter room. I want a nice sleeper sofa and I'm good.

    http://i.imgur.com/rxLpCOO.jpg

    Looking good!!!
  • 09-20-2018, 03:42 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
  • 09-20-2018, 04:49 PM
    richardhind1972
    Re: What's not to love?
    Looks like he’s enjoying that banister , how easy did he come off it,lol

    really love his markings


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  • 09-20-2018, 05:39 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
    Thanks Rich. He was easy to get off the banister. Getting them out of trees is a totally different story. :)
  • 09-20-2018, 06:38 PM
    Gio
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy View Post

    You are making my night with these photos.

    I love that carpet and it looks huge!

    Your cage room is really nice too. My wife and I have the same color walls, trim and carpet here are home. However, the snakes don't get the privilege of staying on the main floor.

    I'm pretty much digging everything you have going on there!
  • 09-20-2018, 07:13 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
    Thanks a lot Gio. If only I had your cage decorating skills! I'd be pretty stoked. My enclosures need a major makeover. The challenge is I started out with colubrids so I bought a few T8s. Then I fell head over heels for carpets and rehomed my two kings. I still miss them but I realized I prefer working with larger animals. Now I have to reconfigure my caging needs and available space. I have one dedicated critter room and the three new additions are in a guest room for QT. Mama bear only let's me keep one snake in our room but between us that's probably gonna change. That's why now is a great time to close the collection and upgrade my enclosures. That's another reason I went with a couple of boas. Since they grow slower I'll have a chance to gradually add larger enclosures. I foresee a few 6 and 8 footers in my future. Woo Hoo!
  • 09-20-2018, 07:28 PM
    EDR
    Re: What's not to love?
    I just realized you got a nice little carpet python team. Keep up the good work I don't see adult albino carpet pythons that much so im looking forward to it.
  • 09-20-2018, 08:47 PM
    Gio
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy View Post
    Thanks a lot Gio. If only I had your cage decorating skills! I'd be pretty stoked. My enclosures need a major makeover. The challenge is I started out with colubrids so I bought a few T8s. Then I fell head over heels for carpets and rehomed my two kings. I still miss them but I realized I prefer working with larger animals. Now I have to reconfigure my caging needs and available space. I have one dedicated critter room and the three new additions are in a guest room for QT. Mama bear only let's me keep one snake in our room but between us that's probably gonna change. That's why now is a great time to close the collection and upgrade my enclosures. That's another reason I went with a couple of boas. Since they grow slower I'll have a chance to gradually add larger enclosures. I foresee a few 6 and 8 footers in my future. Woo Hoo!

    Very good!

    The backgrounds and perches are pretty simple. The backgrounds do cost a bit though if you go with a higher quality unit.

    I think your cages look great.
  • 09-26-2018, 01:54 AM
    ClarinetPhoenix
    Re: What's not to love?
    My baby girl looks just like yours here, but a bit lighter on the belly, what a beauty. Looking forward to when mine gets to that size. I'll be looking out for more photos of your carpets.
  • 12-10-2018, 04:35 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
  • 12-10-2018, 04:54 PM
    richardhind1972
    Re: What's not to love?
    Such great markings,looks a decent size too

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  • 12-10-2018, 05:18 PM
    RickyNY
    What a big boy! Chomper looks great Ziggy
    Does he eat small rabbits?
  • 12-10-2018, 05:27 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by RickyNY View Post
    What a big boy! Chomper looks great Ziggy
    Does he eat small rabbits?

    Thanks Ricky. I haven't fed him a rabbit yet. He eats mostly medium and large rats but can easily eat jumbo rats. I just try to keep him lean and mean. :)
  • 12-10-2018, 05:50 PM
    Justin83
    Amethystine next?
    Edit that is a scrub python I guess lol.
    Great carpets, is the last one a morph?
  • 12-10-2018, 05:56 PM
    Dianne
    Re: What's not to love?
    Gorgeous big boy!
  • 12-10-2018, 08:05 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
    Thanks Justin. Chomper is a caramel coastal.

    You're right about Morelia Amethistina and scrub pythons being synonymous. I forget they're in the Morelia family sometimes. :)

    Not quite as chill as a carpet.
    This boy is a live wire.

    http://i.imgur.com/chUv0H6.jpg
  • 12-10-2018, 08:12 PM
    rock
    Re: What's not to love?
    Wow, Ziggy. Amazing. I think I’ve mentioned here before how much I like Caramel Coastals. Yours right now reminds me of pictures of normal Brisbane’s I’ve seen but with lighter colors.
  • 12-10-2018, 09:18 PM
    dakski
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy View Post
    Thanks Ricky. I haven't fed him a rabbit yet. He eats mostly medium and large rats but can easily eat jumbo rats. I just try to keep him lean and mean. :)

    Wow El-Ziggy - looking good!

    How often do you feed your adult Carpets?
  • 12-10-2018, 10:55 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dakski View Post
    Wow El-Ziggy - looking good!

    How often do you feed your adult Carpets?

    Thanks brother Dave. My adult carpets get fed every 2-3 weeks on average during the warmer months and every 4 weeks during the colder months. I could probably feed them every 4 weeks all year round.
  • 12-10-2018, 11:03 PM
    Gio
    WOW!

    Everything is looking good Zig.

    I am in the heart of wrestling season with my son and don't get on the boards too often but I'm always curious to see what you have cooking.

    I'm happy I checked in!

    I want to hear more about the scrub!
  • 12-11-2018, 12:04 AM
    jmcrook
    Re: What's not to love?
    I forget when the change was made, but scrubs actually changed from being Morelia species to Simalia along with Boelen’s Pythons and the various scrub subspecies. Either way, you’ve got a real looker there, Ziggy. Hope he mellows out before he becomes too formidable [emoji6]


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  • 12-12-2018, 07:46 PM
    RickyNY
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy View Post

    Judging from the iridescent, I say he's easily 230 volts ;)
  • 12-12-2018, 08:08 PM
    Bogertophis
    Re: What's not to love?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by RickyNY View Post
    Judging from the iridescent, I say he's easily 230 volts ;)

    :yes: I love how he seems to shimmer!
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