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Both of these seem relitivly similar aside from size. anybody with experiance have a suggestion between the two?

macklots lol thats only cause i want one and dont have one so want to see lots of pictures lol sorry cant be of more help dont own either one

Can't go wrong with the beauty of the orange babies that change as they grow, and those INSANE white eyes! (Savu)

They are DEFINITELY on my 'next python to get' list...

//Todd

My vote's for the Savu.

I have a female Savu and she has to be one of the most handleable snakes I own.

The few Macklott's I've seen have been a bit more snappish.

I like the looks of the Savu - the eyes are amazing and I love the coloration. One of my favortie snakes.

Macklott's have a bit more irridescence IMO, so I'd vote for them. In addition, I miss the big female I had a while back... sniff, sniff. Also, I tend to like snakes that are a little more on the "snappy" side! Makes thing more interesting
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Mike Curtin

Well I went with the mack's. The company I ordered from only had one savu. Wish me luck and any other advice with macks would be appriciated. many thanks

Ian

Any Liasis is an excellent choice in my opinion!

Congrats, and post pics one you have them settled in!

//Todd

Wow Todd awsome pic! Is that a mack or an olive? hope thats not a dumb question lol. I have notice alot are freckled and others are "clean" is that a locale difference?

Olive.

Here are a couple pics of my other 'Liasis'...

Female

Male

//Todd

snappy is an understatement! wow I just got a pair in! there only maybe a foot long but there hell on wheels bouncing off there tanks!, pretty though. well wish me luck lol

when dealing w/ their attitude, it's helpful to practice a maniacal laugh for those "close calls"!
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"He who would stifle debate rather than engage in it, does so at the expense of his integrity and credibility"

Mike Curtin

lol yeah I guess that will work. Seems I was doing that anyway, lol. they are pretty small, should I feed pinkies or small mice?

They seem to be able to handle some pretty big meals from what I remember (haven't owned one in a few years), so I'd suggest going a little on the bigger side, as long as you're not stuffing it. Mine loved rats as an adult (pushing 9' !!!), but now I keep mostly carpets and other Aussie snakes, so my first order of business is getting them on rats as young as possible. Experiment and have fun...you've got one of my all-time faves! Congrats!
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"He who would stifle debate rather than engage in it, does so at the expense of his integrity and credibility"

Mike Curtin