Carpet pythons

[Tigerhawk]

I'm thinking of getting a carpet python. I would like some advice on setup as well as what the average price of carpet python are. Thanks for your help everyone.

[Ridinandreptiles]

I keep mine in ve175 tubs. I like how they have some height since carpets are semi arboreal

[bigt0006]

My baby carpets is kept in a 16qt sterilite container with minimal stuff. I have him on eco earth with a water bowl and a small branch he can perch on if need be.
Price will vary with locality and morph you can get most for around $100-$150.

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[Raven01]

Carpets go anywhere from very cheap (I've found some @ $75) to a couple thousand at least.
Since there are several subspecies you need to consider what size you want, just how arboreal and if any particular colour or pattern appeals to you.
These will be the deciding factors in what set-up you need and what you can expect to spend.

I only have a noraml/rescue Irian Jaya @ about 6 feet and a juvenile normal het granite Irian Jaya so far for Carpets but, I know some users here have some really nice morphs if you browse the Morelia threads.

[Tigerhawk]

Where can I find the ve175 tubs?

[Ridinandreptiles]

Where can I find the ve175 tubs?

I bought mine at Walmart a few years ago. They are for storing Xmas trees so are somewhat hard to come by. I feel they fit adults nicely

[vangarret2000]

For an adult you should have at least a 4x2 tank. I personally feel little bigger would be better but 4x2 feet works.

If you get a jungle carpet I would recommend a tank with some height as they like to climb.

If you get a coastal height isn't as important. They climb some when young but when adults they pretty much stick to the ground.

I haven't owned an IJ so I can't say if height is important with them.

They have become pretty affordable nowadays. Usually $75-$150 when hatchlings and $150-$300 as adults but usually less then $250.

[Tigerhawk]

Thanks I saw those tubs right after the holidays. I will pick up several this year when they become available. How hard are carpet pythons to breed?

[Tigerhawk]

Also how fast do they grow? Thanks again everyone.

[Wes]

Carpet pythons are slow growers. I've read of females not laying a clutch until they were 4 years old. Growth rate also has a lot to do with locality too. A Coastal could be 3.5ft - 4ft at a year old where a IJ might barely be 3ft by 2 years old for example.

If you are really considering breeding Carpets then I would recommend this book.
http://inlandreptile.com/book%20sales.html

Good luck with your search. Carpets are amazing animals.