Hello everyone i am getting a 8 foot male scrub python this weekend and i can't find any good info on them.I know i should set up an arboreal cage and they come from low humidity environments but what temps?none of my books give good info on these snakes and i can't find any good caresheets on them.has anyone here kept these before and do you have any suggestions or good links with info on these.any help would be appreciated,thanks.
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hhmoore
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MA is a strange state, lol - you can have an amethystine python, but not an ETB or GTP.
Even large amethystines will take advantage of perches or sturdy branches, so if you have the space they appreciate the extra height. Be careful about that though - as a rule, I try to keep them lower than my head...a large snake in a superior position can be a pain right in the butt.
I don't know that I agree with the statement that they are from low humidity environments...actually, I don't agree with it. Sure, the range is wide, and they can be found in very dry areas, it really isn't the norm. Amethystines actually move around quite a bit, and in the cooler months will head to the valleys/flatlands where they can better thermoregulate. In terms of husbandry requirements, they are fairly forgiving. They can tolerate a fairly wide range of temperatures and humidity. For temps, shoot for the standard 80ish cool side - 90ish warm side. Humidity, as I said, they are pretty tolerant, but I always shot for 50-60% RH. In a large enclosure, you will be hard pressed to get it higher than that anyway, without automatic misters. If it drops lower (as it probably will during the winter), an occasional misting or a large container (of water) to soak in will do the trick...esp around shedding time.
VPI's site used to have a page with info, but it seems to be gone. I would think that their first book (Pythons of the World, Volume 1, Australia) should have plenty of info on amethystines. I spoke with them quite a bit about these pythons a number of years ago.
Even large amethystines will take advantage of perches or sturdy branches, so if you have the space they appreciate the extra height. Be careful about that though - as a rule, I try to keep them lower than my head...a large snake in a superior position can be a pain right in the butt.
I don't know that I agree with the statement that they are from low humidity environments...actually, I don't agree with it. Sure, the range is wide, and they can be found in very dry areas, it really isn't the norm. Amethystines actually move around quite a bit, and in the cooler months will head to the valleys/flatlands where they can better thermoregulate. In terms of husbandry requirements, they are fairly forgiving. They can tolerate a fairly wide range of temperatures and humidity. For temps, shoot for the standard 80ish cool side - 90ish warm side. Humidity, as I said, they are pretty tolerant, but I always shot for 50-60% RH. In a large enclosure, you will be hard pressed to get it higher than that anyway, without automatic misters. If it drops lower (as it probably will during the winter), an occasional misting or a large container (of water) to soak in will do the trick...esp around shedding time.
VPI's site used to have a page with info, but it seems to be gone. I would think that their first book (Pythons of the World, Volume 1, Australia) should have plenty of info on amethystines. I spoke with them quite a bit about these pythons a number of years ago.
Thanks for that info,the shop owner tells me this snake is particularly nasty is this typical of these pythons?I have 4 boas right now and as with most they are a joy to handle and own,that is why i am shooting for a nasty snake.I really want to get some experiance handling difficult snakes and this one seem like a good candidate.Does that sound crazy,i don't think so but all of my freinds do.If anybody else has anything to add i would love to hear from you.
hhmoore
tired & cranky shadow
WC amethystines can be snotty and unpredictable. So can CB...but both can go the other way as well. Mine were WC, and were nippy at first but became predictable (if not trustworthy - you could tell when they wanted no part of you, and were going to make that clear). As far as whether it is crazy or not depends on you, your experience & your personality. Aggressive snakes are cool, but they aren't for everybody. If getting bitten and/or crapped on is a problem for you, think twice. If you have never been bitten by a large snake, don't just assume it is no big deal. It gets old fast, lol. Trying to control them so they can't bite leads to a whole other set of responses that are equally unpleasant. Just be sure you know what you are getting into before you buy it - big, mean snakes aren't all that easy to get rid of
Well,getting bitten and crapped on is the thing i want to avoid but i sure would not whine about it.I don't have years of experience with snakes but i feel ready for a large snake,it was this or a burm.From what i have found on the net they get to be about 10 to 14 feet but not as heavy as boas.I actually almost decided on the burm but thought i should wait maybe a year or so.Sorry for all the questions but i could not find info anywhere else,books would not arrive before this weekend.In your experience with these snakes what is the average male/female weight and length.Thanks allot you have been i big help to me.
hhmoore
tired & cranky shadow
it really depends on which one you get. I don't know what the current taxonomy is, but as a group they can range from about 6 ft (Tanimbars) up to 18ft (King Horns). A friend of mine has a female that is about 8 ft, and the male I sold them when I was leaving the state is up to about 13, lol