Juice, the Borneo Short Tail Python progression thread

[Kroberts10]

Great looking short tail! I love mine and will have another in its way once the weather warms.
Mine seems to prefer to dangle her back have off my arm when I hold her. I’ll start with her supporter along most of her body in a cradling type hold. Then she will slowely scoot backward until about 1/2-3/5 of her is dangling. Then she will seem content. And when she is out she will find a hidy hole with her tail, then back scoot until just her snoot it poking out. They’re funny sausages.

Kyle


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[Craiga 01453]

Great looking short tail! I love mine and will have another in its way once the weather warms.
Mine seems to prefer to dangle her back have off my arm when I hold her. I’ll start with her supporter along most of her body in a cradling type hold. Then she will slowely scoot backward until about 1/2-3/5 of her is dangling. Then she will seem content. And when she is out she will find a hidy hole with her tail, then back scoot until just her snoot it poking out. They’re funny sausages.

Kyle


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Thanks!! I'm so glad I decided to go with a STP this time around. I've really enjoyed the differences about him vs. any other snakes I've ever kept.

I'm yet to see the back scooting with Juice, but he does seem to like his back end hanging down a bit.
I've also read and seen various videos saying STPs don't tend to like being on our shoulders/around our necks. But like much of the info out there, I see plenty of conflicting info that says otherwise. I've only tested the waters a bit putting Juice on my shoulders, but he's seemed perfectly content so far. Any experience with that?

Also, Miss Kitty is a beauty! Is your incoming STP a Borneo as well?

[Kroberts10]

Thanks. I’ve got an orange head sumatran coming. I’ve heard from several breeders of orange heads that, that is what she is. And she is getting a more chocolate brown color, so she may be.

I haven’t tried my girl on my shoulders at all. I barely even trust her on my arm without holding her with the other hand.
I always find the back scoots a funny thing to watch. It’s probably just a matter of one until you see yours do it. I see it a lot when I’m sitting and out a blanket over my lap. Once she finds the hole under the blanket she will scoot on under the cover. Even moving forward she more scoots as opposed to serpentine. These guys have such odd movements that it’s fun to watch.

Kyle


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[Craiga 01453]

Thanks. I’ve got an orange head sumatran coming. I’ve heard from several breeders of orange heads that, that is what she is. And she is getting a more chocolate brown color, so she may be.

I haven’t tried my girl on my shoulders at all. I barely even trust her on my arm without holding her with the other hand.
I always find the back scoots a funny thing to watch. It’s probably just a matter of one until you see yours do it. I see it a lot when I’m sitting and out a blanket over my lap. Once she finds the hole under the blanket she will scoot on under the cover. Even moving forward she more scoots as opposed to serpentine. These guys have such odd movements that it’s fun to watch.

Kyle


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Yeah, I just looked over Miss Kitty's thread. And I'm not experienced enough to help ID her. Obviously my first thought was Borneo, and to my untrained eye I still see Borneo. But I also see Sumatran. Either way, awesome snake! She's growing quickly too.
I'm yet to have any snakes shipped, but the waiting would kill me!! Hahahaha. Hopefully mother nature cooperates and you get your new boy soon.

[richardhind1972]

Very nice indeed, great markings


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[Craiga 01453]

Very nice indeed, great markings


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Thanks! I wish some of his colors came out better in pics. Hopefully warm weather is coming sooner than later and I can get some outdoor natural sunlight pics

[Reinz]

Yeah, I just looked over Miss Kitty's thread. And I'm not experienced enough to help ID her. Obviously my first thought was Borneo, and to my untrained eye I still see Borneo. But I also see Sumatran. Either way, awesome snake! She's growing quickly too.
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I have no experience with Bloods, BSTs, and Sumos. When I see one, my ignorant brain just registers that it is a “Blood”.

[Craiga 01453]

I have no experience with Bloods, BSTs, and Sumos. When I see one, my ignorant brain just registers that it is a “Blood”.

Yeah, they tend to all get lumped together. Until they gain more popularity in the pet trade I think they probably will. Hopefully it starts trending that way now that they're starting to shed the bad reputation. I'm hearing more stories of STPs being sweethearts than terrors these days.

[Reinz]

Yeah, they tend to all get lumped together. Until they gain more popularity in the pet trade I think they probably will. Hopefully it starts trending that way now that they're starting to shed the bad reputation. I'm hearing more stories of STPs being sweethearts than terrors these days.

That is good news. For I do have a “Blood” on my wishlist.

[Craiga 01453]

That is good news. For I do have a “Blood” on my wishlist.

Between bloods, Borneos and Sumatrans there are plenty of beautiful options. From real dark to much lighter to reds and oranges...I'm very happy I went this route. That being said, I still need my first boa....