I finally have my first snake (as of this Saturday) and am absolutely thrilled with him! He's a really lovely little 2013 Jungle Carpet Python, probably around 5-6 months of age. I've named him Impulse, but that might change later on if I think of something else.
I did make the newbie mistake of handling him several times on the first 2 days I had him - he's inquisitive outside of his enclosure, and my jacket pocket quickly became his favorite spot to hang out in. Inside his enclosure he's a little wary of hands but didn't try to bite at all. I've been able to change his water and readjust his hides with no problem at all. His feeding response is intense, though, but I'm very happy with that! Was worried that my mistake would cause him to be too stressed to eat, but he took his food like a champ. So I'll leave him alone until he's had a few more feedings and then I'll start handling him daily. I was prepared for a spastic piranha, but he's been very good so I hope he'll tame down even more with handling and age/growth! He's in a tiny tub for now (at the recommendation of a few JCP owners/breeders I spoke to, and his breeder), but I expect him to outgrow it soon and I'll be looking into a larger and better enclosure. For now though it seems to be working for him, and he's utilizing every part of the set up.
Really appreciate everyone on the board who helped me make the decision and offered their expertise. Hope you enjoy the pictures even though he's not a BP! Warning, it will be very picture heavy.
Just got home and out of his traveling container! I'm wearing gloves because it was freezing : )
His first night
The next day, all settled in his enclosure
Feeding night! Didn't catch any shots of him eating, but here's one of him with a hold on the fuzzy and scoping out his surroundings.
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