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    JCP growth and caging questions...

    I have a young male JCP, I think around 7 months old now... he's still fairly small at maybe 60-70g, and living in the 6qt tub I originally gave him. He spends 99% of the time perched on his branch, and doesn't seem like he's outgrown the tub yet. I did get him a 15qt the other day, and it seemed like a good size - but was unfortunately the wrong height for my rack.

    So here are my questions, as this my first (and only) Carpet Python - does it sound like he's growing okay, and is he ready for a tub upgrade? What size Sterilite tubs would you recommend for a growing JCP, and at what stages do you typically upgrade? Also, how long does it take for a JCP male to reach full size? He's currently feeding on small f/t hopper mice, and it leaves a very noticeable lump... so can I assume that's a good sized prey? TIA for any advice! Here are some recent photos of Kipling, so you can judge his size & tub space:

    (please excuse the log of poo - should have cleaned before taking the photo, LOL.)




    Just thought this shot was cute...
    Last edited by Lolo76; 07-24-2010 at 06:14 AM.
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    Re: JCP growth and caging questions...

    Oops, I meant to post this in "Morelia!" Moderators, feel free to move it if that's a better place...
    Lolo's Collection...
    Ball Pythons: 0.4 Normals, 1.0 Pastel, 1.1 Mojaves, 1.0 Black Pastel, 2.0 Spiders, 0.1 Lesser, 1.0 Orange Ghost, 0.1 Honeybee
    0.1 Spotted Python, 1.1 Stimson's Pythons, 1.0 Jungle Carpet Python
    3.4 Corn Snakes, 1.1 Western Hognose Snakes, 1.2 cats, and 1.0 dog (47lb mutt)

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