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  • 05-23-2006, 07:24 PM
    Topher
    But I had to
    That's what I told my wife when I purchased my second snake, a beautiful Jungle Carpet Python. I've been looking at getting one for a while because of the super bright yellow so when I found one at a pet store near Portland I couldn't resist. Even my wife thinks it's pretty, and she hates snakes. S/he is about 3.5 feet, hard to measure this guy 'cause of his inability to hold still.

    I can't believe the difference in personality from my Ball Python. This thing is either really curious or slightly aggressive. I took it out of its cage for the first time today and it showed absolutely no fear. No strikes, but a lot of hissing. Oh, and what a feeding response. My BP will eat everytime I offer, finally, but this new snake didn't even hisitate with it's first pre-killed.
  • 05-23-2006, 07:28 PM
    Shelby
    Re: But I had to
    Congrats! I love JCP.. I just got mine about a month ago or so.

    Have any pics?
  • 05-23-2006, 07:29 PM
    Topher
    Re: But I had to
    Not yet, but as soon as I get the little bit of shed on his head to come off I'll post some.
  • 05-23-2006, 11:01 PM
    Colin Vestrand
    Re: But I had to
    nice... mine carpets never hiss, but they bite a lot!
  • 05-25-2006, 08:39 AM
    Smulkin
    Re: But I had to
    Grats! They are beautiful "spirited" snakes as young!
  • 05-28-2006, 10:22 PM
    recycling goddess
    Re: But I had to
    ooooh i can't wait for some pics!
  • 05-30-2006, 06:04 PM
    Topher
    Re: But I had to
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...0107_thumb.jpg

    I hope I did this right. Here is a picture of him/her (I think I've decided on the name of Hornet) eating the third mouse since I got him. He still has a little bit of retained shed, and I really haven't had a chance to tray to get it off. I'll probably just leave it alone until next shed.
  • 05-30-2006, 06:38 PM
    Smulkin
    Re: But I had to
    Well named!

    Vivid colors there - and nice linking from the thumbnail!
  • 05-30-2006, 08:27 PM
    Topher
    Re: But I had to
    I don't know how to make the photo bigger. They had two at the store where I got Hornet. S/he was the brightest, the other one had a lot of black mixed with the yellow. Mostly I like how curious s/he is.
  • 05-30-2006, 09:57 PM
    frankykeno
    Re: But I had to
    What a lovely snake and such vibrant colors! Hornet is a great name for him/her. Congrats!
  • 06-08-2006, 03:59 PM
    Pork Chops N' Corn Bread
    Re: But I had to
    Nice Carpet!! One thing carpets are noted for is getting stuck on mice. Since a well fed carpet will need either multiple(usually 8 or so) mice every week to fill up or a decent sized rat or 2, its cheaper and more conveniet to try and switch him to rats eventually. If you need any help PM me for some advice on doing that. He may take rats like he takes the mice so you never know until you try Very nice carpet and if I ever get one I hope it has those same colors!! I love it!
  • 07-24-2006, 07:21 PM
    Charlie Smith
    Re: But I had to
    that's a beautiful snake, congrats (wow, hissing...beware...bites are next);)
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