Semi Arboreal Fun.

[Gio]

The carpet python group is very entertaining and remains one of my favorite species of snake.

When it is time to feed, this girl does it right!



She will attack from a perch if the prey is live or F/T. I prefer F/T but now and then the royal will refuse and I can usually get Jewel to have a crack at the prey.


Once she has it, she'll typically use the perch until the prey is subdued and start eating while suspended.


She works her way to the cage floor as she gets closer to finishing up.




These pictures are nothing special, however they show a nice sequence of her eating style. Once she finishes, she usually climbs back up and moves over the branches/perches and then settles on the top of her rock hide under her heat panel. She is close to 7 feet long and is completely comfortable in a 48" x 24" x 24" cage.

Carpets are pretty cool!

[Mangiapane85]

That's awesome! I was looking at some carpets just yesterday at the local reptile shop. I love the arboreal aspect of them. Can you post a pic of the entire enclosure?


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[Gio]

That's awesome! I was looking at some carpets just yesterday at the local reptile shop. I love the arboreal aspect of them. Can you post a pic of the entire enclosure?


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Certainly.

[Mangiapane85]

Oh my dear god. That's a gorgeous setup. I've heard you're the one that has the fancy setups lol. What enclosure is that?


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[Gio]

Oh my dear god. That's a gorgeous setup. I've heard you're the one that has the fancy setups lol. What enclosure is that?


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Thank you.

The size is posted, but the brand is Pro-Line from Constrictors NW. There is a 3D background installed as well. I did the perches and branches on my own.



My other 2 and there is a 4th one, probably different brand on the way in the summer.

[John1982]

Love that enclosure, and the girl who lives there.

[Gio]

Love that enclosure, and the girl who lives there.

Thanks John,

How's that Papuan olive doing sir?

[Neal]

Amazing setup, and some nice picture caps.

[KMG]

My GTP says your carpet is lazy.






That's a good size carpet you got there. I love my GTP and would love to add another arboreal snake to my collection. Ive always wanted an ETB and it may be about time to get one. I haven't added any snakes to my collection in years now.

[Gio]

My GTP says your carpet is lazy.






That's a good size carpet you got there. I love my GTP and would love to add another arboreal snake to my collection. Ive always wanted an ETB and it may be about time to get one. I haven't added any snakes to my collection in years now.

Long time no chat!

I think you should add one of those ETB's.

I'd like to hear from somebody who has a GTP and an ETB. They are so similar and so different.

Yes, Jewel is growing. I've noticed her 3rd year seems to be a growth year. I'm guessing she'll add some more length and then some girth over the winter.

Actually my male boa constrictor is growing at 4 years old too.

Anyhow, thanks for popping in and keep us updated if you add another arboreal monster.