i have searched all over and cant seem to find a picture of FULL GROWN adult ringed pythons. i sort of remember some at the 07 daytona expo near todd schaffers table it may have been his tableactually, but dont quite remember their size. i cant get any right now but have been interested in them for a while but would like to know how big they get
thanks again
adam jeffery
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" a.k.a. farfrumugen "
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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attn: ringed python owners
adamjeffery
Oct 31, 2009 07:02 PM
Replies (5)
Jaykis
Nov 01, 2009 09:20 AM
Tom Keogan should be along, shortly. He's bred a ton of them, and can give you the info.
tmshaffer
Nov 01, 2009 09:49 AM
>>Tom Keogan should be along, shortly. He's bred a ton of them, and can give you the info.
Actually I was near Tom Keogans table that year. They were his snakes. I am not sure if I have any pictures of fullsize adults.
Todd Shaffer
adamjeffery
Nov 01, 2009 12:01 PM
hey todd thanks a lot for the video....
how are the carpalls doing?
have you noticed if they are more arboreal or terrestrial yet or a nice combo of the 2?
thanks again
adam jeffery
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" a.k.a. farfrumugen "
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
zach_whitman
Nov 03, 2009 11:45 PM
there are several pics on this page.
Albert_Tools
Nov 07, 2009 11:15 AM
That is an adult in Tom's video. I have had many of these fantastic animals over the years. The smallest adult I have ever had was a male that never got over 4 1/2 ft long, and pretty skinny. The largest was a female at just under six ft long and quite a bit thicker. That biggest girl was still noticeably smaller in diameter than an adult ball python. Over all they are similar in size and girth to a California kingsnake. Maybe a touch thicker.
Keep in mind that these animals take a LOT longer to reach maturity than many pythons. With those that I raised from hatchlings, I have not had successfull breeding with males until 3 or 4 yrs old and females, not until 5 yrs. Feed sparingly and be patient.
Handle them A LOT and you will have great pets. Do not handle them and you will loose blood!
Tom has GREAT stock. Some of the best I have seen. (outside of MY house, of course!) Here are pics of my favorite, current breeders. Male - 7 yrs old, Female - 6 years old.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j283/Tsuba_1/Tsuba.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j283/Tsuba_1/Kashira.jpg
