Grumpy, dry skin, and won't eat

[Reinz]

While a lot of well meaning folks are trying their best, they don't realize that Diamond Pythons play by a whole set of different rules. That's why you don't see very many.

The husbandry is not just like all of the other constrictors. For example, they need more ventilation in many set ups to get the heat/cool/basking spot right. So that screen of yours may actually be a benefit. Humidity is not as important as having a moist spot available, as read in the references that Gio posted. If you do follow the standard practices of the other constrictors you will end up with a dead snake eventually.

Gio posted some excellent references. Another one is Nick Mutton's book- a must have for Carpet owners.Amazon, for around $40,






While there may be several Diamond keepers here, the only one I know of is DennisM, and he has 25 years of experience. If he does not post soon, you may want to send him a PM. You really need to talk to someone with experience rather than us "General constrictor keepers" (for lack of better term) to be sure that you are doing things correctly.