snakes

[Hoyt_Trykon]

Gday guys,

Do any of you own pet snakes, and have any pics u might like to share. I have always wanted to purchase a snake but never recieved the ok from mum. Finally she has given in and im in the process now of searching for a snake enclosure.
If any of u guys can share pics of there snakes and set ups that would be great.

Justin

[Poppy]

Hi Justin, log on to this site and you will find all the advice and answers to your questions.
http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/.
I've kept snakes (Herps) for nearly 25years.
At the moment I keeping Womas, Blackhead Pythons and Jungle Pythons.
I used to have a large collection of Elapids (venomous) Tigers, Blacks, Browns, Copperheads but it all became to much especially with small children in the house.
Good luck with your first herp
Paul
Pm me if your after advice, before you buy.

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Hi Justin,
A few pics for you.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k58/Adsell/NotechisscutatusunbandedformStoneyR.jpg
Tiger Snake - unbanded form

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k58/Adsell/woma1.jpg
Woma

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k58/Adsell/adder.jpg
Common Death Adder

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k58/Adsell/BGJungle3.jpg
Jungle Carpet Python

I need to put some more pics on Photobucket and then i will post some more for you.
You need to think about what sort of snake you are after. Do you want something that is going to stay Smallish - around the 1 - 1.5 m size or a snake that is going to get bigger?
If you go for the 1 -1.5 m max size you have 3 choices - Childrens Python, Spotted Python or Stimsons Python. Out of these i would recommend a Stimsons as they are probably the most attractiuve and also very hardy.
If you are after something that will grow bigger then i would recommend either a Murray/Darling Carpet Python or a Centralian Carpet Python. These are generally regarded as the best beginners snakes due to there ease of maintanence, good feeding response and also great nature. Both grow to approx 8 -10 ft though bigger specimens exist. Unfotunately there really isnt anything suitable in a middle size range. Jungle Carpets and Womas fit into this range but i would not recommend them as a first snake.
Feel free to Pm me if you have any Questions.
As well as the other site mentioned you could also check out www.aussiereptilekeeper.com
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[troy]

Yeah I have 3 diamonds and 2 stimsons pythons. Be warned they are like tatts, get 1 and you'll want more. aussiepythons is a good sight for beginner info.
Nice snakes Ads, love the woma and the jungle.

[bobzila]

yeah mate i have 1 diamond python would have been 2 but the 1 my bro got for free my dad said we couldnt keep it as they are both females