Is it time for a BLOOD??

[Kara]

So why are your temps way off in this pic?
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...ere/mike02.jpg

That pic was taken (along with several others) when Mike first set up his enclosure & was getting his temps dialed in. He was in constant contact with me prior to receiving his short-tailed python, and was very detailed in terms of making sure his enclosure was set up correctly prior-to.

Not to stick my nose in, but just wanted to shed some light on the situation. While the temps shown on the t-mometer in that pic aren't correct for keeping this species, rest assured that Mike corrected them well before he ever put a snake in that cage.

K~

[Chase13]

That pic was taken (along with several others) when Mike first set up his enclosure & was getting his temps dialed in. He was in constant contact with me prior to receiving his short-tailed python, and was very detailed in terms of making sure his enclosure was set up correctly prior-to.

Not to stick my nose in, but just wanted to shed some light on the situation. While the temps shown on the t-mometer in that pic aren't correct for keeping this species, rest assured that Mike corrected them well before he ever put a snake in that cage.

K~

Thank you. That's what I was assuming. I didn't think he would have temps that far off and tell people what the temps need to be.

[Schlyne]

Not to steal the thread from the OP (and hopefully potential answers will help him out too), but:

How many people have raised bloods from babies and had them turn out agressive? This isn't a baiting question...I'm honestly curious.

I've raised one short tail (a sarawak) up from a 2 week old CB baby, and he's a sweetie. He's a little bit more "testy" than my big black 4 or 5 year old female, but he's never been aggressive at all. He's about a year and a half old now.


Both of my short tails are captive bred.

My adult black blood female lives in a Boaphile 221D, I believe.

[8b8ll]

So why are your temps way off in this pic?
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...ere/mike02.jpg

Did I have my snake then?

No.

[8b8ll]

Did I have my snake then?

No.

Sorry, replied without reading what Kara had said.

Thanks Kara you rock as always.


Mike

[Earl]

How many people have raised bloods from babies and had them turn out agressive?

Mine was a maniac during the 2 week acclimation period after getting him (which is understandable) but after that he calmed down rather well. I've only had him for 8 months so far and he doesn't show any aggression at all. He has taken to handling pretty good, is a great feeder, but on an occasion he does get a bit skiddish and that's when I just leave him alone for the day.

I've enjoyed having one as a pet so much I hope to get another one within the year.




Sorry, I know I haven't been a Blood owner for that long, but I love Blood Pythons.

[qiksilver]

That pic was taken (along with several others) when Mike first set up his enclosure & was getting his temps dialed in. He was in constant contact with me prior to receiving his short-tailed python, and was very detailed in terms of making sure his enclosure was set up correctly prior-to.

Not to stick my nose in, but just wanted to shed some light on the situation. While the temps shown on the t-mometer in that pic aren't correct for keeping this species, rest assured that Mike corrected them well before he ever put a snake in that cage.

K~

i must agree, mike is very knowledgable about the animals he is interested in, and puts in a lot of research time.
but not everyone is mike, and most don't consider blood python sizes, and i've seen pics of bigger red bloods than he posted.
my original point still stands, and im not even saying bloods are mean, but like any snake they can be, and bloods are impressively massive, extremely powerful snakes and most people will not be ready to handle that.

[8b8ll]

i must agree, mike is very knowledgable about the animals he is interested in, and puts in a lot of research time.
but not everyone is mike, and most don't consider blood python sizes, and i've seen pics of bigger red bloods than he posted.
my original point still stands, and im not even saying bloods are mean, but like any snake they can be, and bloods are impressively massive, extremely powerful snakes and most people will not be ready to handle that.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to qiksilver again.

Thanks man!


Mike

[Krazy99CL]

i must agree, mike is very knowledgable about the animals he is interested in, and puts in a lot of research time.
but not everyone is mike, and most don't consider blood python sizes, and i've seen pics of bigger red bloods than he posted.
my original point still stands, and im not even saying bloods are mean, but like any snake they can be, and bloods are impressively massive, extremely powerful snakes and most people will not be ready to handle that.

Couldnt have said it better. Great guy. Very knowledgeable.