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Drosera
at Sat Oct 2 00:18:12 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Drosera ]
I'm a novice with limited experience (don't own snakes but handle and read about them every chance I get)
In my local reptile store, I was shown a beautiful 7 ft tame amethystine python. From the slender sculptured shape, to the iridescent diamond shaped scales, to the sheer power inherent in that animal, I was and am awestruck.
So, I have a series of questions about these stunning creatures. I understand that they can reach a slender 14 feet. At this size can they be handled alone by a sensible handler and are they a potential danger to life and limb?
At their full size do rats remain an appropriate food item or do they require something larger?
What are their temperments like in general? ie once tamed and consistently handled are they pretty reliable? How difficult are babies to tame compared with other snakes, etc...
How do you recommend feeding them as to prevent a dangerous feeding response?
What are the minimum enclosure measurements needed to keep a fully grown adult comfortable?
And I'm interested in anything else you'd consider useful.
I am in no position to get one now, but perhaps, in the next few years... Anyway, thank you very much for your help.
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 Wondering about Amethystine (scrub) pythons - Drosera, Sat Oct 2 00:18:12 2004
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