During years of colubrids and rosies and more recently a few BCI, I somehow stayed away from carpet pythons thinking they were too unweildy (spelling?) and possibly mean. After reading this forum for awhile and then temporarily keeping a coastal carpet python for someone for about 6 weeks (really nice snake), I've changed my mind. I just ordered a baby coastal for myself, and I got some nice caging from www.herpcages.com. Pics in the near future. If the snake I kept for the 6 weeks is any indication of a typical adult carpet python, I think I found THE best all-around snake for what I was looking for - somewhat sizeable but not too big or dangerous for one person to handle, trustworthy, has easily-met care requirements, feeds easily and is just plain interesting. Shouldn't have waited so long.
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I'm sold on the carpets
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>>If the snake I kept for the 6 weeks is any indication of a typical adult carpet python, I think I found THE best all-around snake for what I was looking for - somewhat sizeable but not too big or dangerous for one person to handle, trustworthy, has easily-met care requirements, feeds easily and is just plain interesting. Shouldn't have waited so long.
Welcome! Those are some of the main reasons I decided to get my first carpet and I've never regreted it. Carpets are some of the easiest to handle, keep and still be interesting! I look forward in seeing pictures!
Darci
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Yeah man boas and colubrids suck..
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This is the place to start with any questions or concerns you may have along the way. The people here are great and offer advise that has helped them along the way. Good luck with your animal and keep us posted. Here is a picture of one of my many carpets. Try to control the addiction or you'll also have a room full of them soon. Frank Kincade.
