Jaguar Carpet Breeders

[blackcrystal22]

This season I'm either going to get 1 or 2 ball morphs, or I'm going to get a Jaguar Carpet python.
Now, I don't know a ton about these guys, so if you have an unusual information on their requirements let me know.

Does anyone know any good breeders on these guys? What's the going price for them?

Thanks a lot!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Here are a few breeders

Will Bird - http://ectotherms.accountsupport.com/

Will Leary - http://www.reptilicusreptiles.net/index.html

Andrew Hare - http://www.reptilesbyah.com/rbah-cms/

And The Urban Python http://www.theurbanpython.com/coasta...ollection.html

[mainbutter]

a note on jags: they are reaching that period in a morph's history where they are widespread enough to be mass produced and wholesaled.. so there are very nice jags out there and there are not-so-nice jags out there.. Prices are completely dictated by what grade they are. A grade jags can be pretty pricey still, but C and D grades are dropping in price, I've seen $350 and lower for those.

[blackcrystal22]

Let me clarify a little bit.
Though I am looking at Jags, I am not necessarily going to get one. I really want a nice Carpet Python (I love the way they look and handle) that has a real nice black and yellow contrast on it. If I can find a Jungle Carpet that is really pretty with a good yellow contrast, that would also suit my desires.
I don't plan to breed, this is more of a show animal/pet.

Edit: By looking at a lot of babies, I have noticed that they seem to all start brown and get yellow as they get older. Is there any indication of how yellow a baby will become (jaguar or jungle).

[m00kfu]

Let me clarify a little bit.
Though I am looking at Jags, I am not necessarily going to get one. I really want a nice Carpet Python (I love the way they look and handle) that has a real nice black and yellow contrast on it. If I can find a Jungle Carpet that is really pretty with a good yellow contrast, that would also suit my desires.
I don't plan to breed, this is more of a show animal/pet.

Edit: By looking at a lot of babies, I have noticed that they seem to all start brown and get yellow as they get older. Is there any indication of how yellow a baby will become (jaguar or jungle).

Your best bet will be to look at the parents.

[mainbutter]

Is there any indication of how yellow a baby will become (jaguar or jungle).

a look at the parents is the best indication! hope that helps

[blackcrystal22]

Your best bet will be to look at the parents.

a look at the parents is the best indication! hope that helps

So they're kind of like chameleons and GTPs in a way?
It's it always good to think that they will get yellower with age and at least not get any browner?
I think I'm starting to look for more of a really nice jungle carpet rather than a jaguar, so if anyone has anymore breeders suggestions, let me know.

[olstyn]

I can't personally vouch for either of these, as I haven't done business with them, but here are two more carpet python breeders you can check out:

Anthony Caponetto - http://acreptiles.com
Australian Addiction - http://www.australianaddiction.com

[Caz]

Or get an axanthic Jag.

[blackcrystal22]

Or get an axanthic Jag.

Haha, as if I could afford a regular Jag in the first place!
I'm a college student, I'm damn broke.

Hey, what are good cages for these guys? I know a good arboreal animal plastics cage (or home built one) is desirable when they're adults, but what about when they're still young? Will they go in tubs ok? I wanted to see if I could find a taller tub (28-41q) that I could screw in some arboreal climbing branches and hangouts for him to chill on, or are tubs just too difficult for these guys?
I also don't know how easy it would be to heat that.. considering my boa has a heat lamp double (my room get so cold) with the UTH in order to keep him warm when he's climbing, which is most of the time.