Wiggles, the Children's Python

[Bogertophis]

Great setup there! Reading this made me realise I really need to add a Children's Python Care sheet to https://ballpythonbreeder.co.uk/

Also an Australian Spotted python- they're slightly larger than a Children's python, but otherwise VERY similar. Either one is an excellent pet.

[Homebody]

Great setup there! Reading this made me realise I really need to add a Children's Python Care sheet to https://ballpythonbreeder.co.uk/

Thanks. I look forward to reading it.

[Homebody]

I crafted a new hide for Wiggles out of craft foam sheet, and, boy, I'm gonna tell you, this stuff is a lot easier to work with than plywood. You can cut it precisely with a pair of scissors! I used silicone sealant to glue it together because sealant remains flexible when dry and it's waterproof. I made it wedge shaped, roomier in the front and more snug in the back. so he can choose how snub he wants to be. It's just a larger version of the laptop packaging he loves so much.

[Homebody]

Wiggles's latest Serpwidgets measurement:


It's 2.56 inches more than his last measurement on February 5th. That's surprising growth since the previous quarter he only grew 0.81 inches. Can't wait to see what next week's weigh-in shows.

[Bogertophis]

Better watch out, I think he's part Anaconda- he's gonna be YUGE!

[Homebody]

Better watch out, I think he's part Anaconda- he's gonna be YUGE!

Maybe not "YUGE!", but it's looking less likely he'll top out at 3 ft. The book says, even in the wild, they reach 3 and a half. I was just hoping he'd stay shorter than his enclosure. The extra size will make him a little less delicate to handle. I just just worry he'll feel cramped.

[Bogertophis]

Maybe not "YUGE!", but it's looking less likely he'll top out at 3 ft. The book says, even in the wild, they reach 3 and a half. I was just hoping he'd stay shorter than his enclosure. The extra size will make him a little less delicate to handle. I just just worry he'll feel cramped.

His growth should slow down at least. To compare, spotted pythons "can" get over 4'- but at 15 years, mine is just about 4'. Both stay a very nice size to handle or house, IMO.

[Homebody]

I started putting ice in Wiggles's enclosure and he's loving it. His cool side ambient has been a bit high lately (82F). I don't have central air-conditioning, and it's been hot and humid lately. So, I reached into my recycling bin, grabbed a couple 32oz water bottles, filled and froze them. I use one during the day and switch to the other at night. I put it in the lower tub. Cold air sinks and there is less air flow there, so that's where I reasoned the ice would be more effective. It's only resulted in a 5F drop, but Wiggles hasn't left the tub since I started, so I'm thinking he likes it.

[Bogertophis]

I know all about "hot & humid"- And I'm glad that's working for you & especially for Wiggles. Hang in there!

[Homebody]

Wiggles weighed in at 243 grams tonight. 10 grams more than his last weigh-in on April 18th. It's looks like the 8 gram increase last quarter was no fluke. Just shy of three years old, Wiggles's growth has started to slow down.