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Sawu care ?

Nicki Apr 21, 2004 08:52 AM

I'm a proud new Mummy of a beautiful Sawu python!

He's about 3 feet long or so, and a skinny little guy that I can't wait to feed and fatten up. He just shed last night.

I've got a 3x1 foot aquarium, with aspen substrate, hides on the warm and cool end, and a big water dish. There's a heat pad that keeps one end in the upper 80's and the other end around 75F. And I'm getting some sticks for him to climb on.

Now, I've done as much research as possible, even trying to find the climate, weather, etc of Sawu Island, and I can't find very much specifically on the care of these guys!

Is my heat ok? Do they need humidity or dryness? Am I better to use a basking lamp for heat (ie do they bask in the wild) or are they nocturnal and the heat pad is better? When I find a female, can I house them together? How does my setup sound so far?

Sorry for the long post, but thanks for any replies you can offer.

Have a great day!
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Nicki and...

1.0.0 Liasis mackloti savuensis (Savu python) - Baz
0.0.2 Uromastyx geyri (Saharan Uromastyx) - Dragon and Little One
1.1.0 Uromastyx dispar maliensis (Mali Uromastyx) - Spike and Lizzy
1.0.0 Lampropeltis mexicana thayeri (Variable (Thayer’s) Kingsnake) - Kavi
0.0.1 Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli (Pueblan Milksnake) - Callia
0.2.0 Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis (Red-Sided Garter Snakes) - Spot and Fluffy

Ontario, Canada

Replies (2)

Ted Apr 21, 2004 09:59 AM

Hi,

I have been keeping a Savu male for about 2 years. My guy, Aee, is diffently a critter with an attitude in HIS enclosure and a puppy outside.

Please check out the following message in the old forum archives.
http://forum.kingsnake.com/python/messages/85541.html

Enjoy the Day,
George

Our Gallery

nicki Apr 22, 2004 08:37 AM

Thanks Ted, that was extremely helpful!!!

I took a look at your gallery, and just wanted to tell you that I think you have some absolutely beautiful animals, and have done some fantastic photography!

Have a great day!
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Nicki and...

1.0.0 Liasis mackloti savuensis (Savu python) - Baz
0.0.2 Uromastyx geyri (Saharan Uromastyx) - Dragon and Little One
1.1.0 Uromastyx dispar maliensis (Mali Uromastyx) - Spike and Lizzy
1.0.0 Lampropeltis mexicana thayeri (Variable (Thayer’s) Kingsnake) - Kavi
0.0.1 Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli (Pueblan Milksnake) - Callia
0.2.0 Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis (Red-Sided Garter Snakes) - Spot and Fluffy

Ontario, Canada

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