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Python Forum

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Pythons are a genus of oviparous (egg laying) non-venomous constrictor snakes found in Africa, Asia and Australia. Currently, 7 species are recognised, and they range in size from the tiny Childrens Python, up to the gigantic Reticulated Python, the longest snake in the world. Most members of the python family are ambush predators, in that they typically remain motionless in a camouflaged position and then strike suddenly at passing prey. They will generally not attack humans unless startled or provoked, although females protecting their eggs can be aggressive. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of all Pythons. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

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Got a NEW SNAKE!!
by ewhitwam - Apr 06, 2011 08:38 PM
0 No replies
Get Ready for the Big Fight Folks
by EricWI - Apr 06, 2011 01:20 PM
0 No replies
Angolans
by fathergoose - Apr 03, 2011 05:08 PM
1 Apr 07, 2011 10:35 AM
by anthill
Children's pythons not eating... why??
by Oregonherpaholic - Mar 31, 2011 07:33 PM
4 Apr 02, 2011 08:21 PM
by Oregonherpaholic
AUS Press: Maximus the snake grows
by - Mar 30, 2011 11:14 AM
0 No replies
NEWEST SPECIES OF PYTHON!!!!
by IkeLightner - Mar 29, 2011 09:18 AM
1 Mar 31, 2011 07:22 PM
by Oregonherpaholic
Axanthic to Axanthic Blackhead Eggs!
by Tom Keogan - Mar 29, 2011 06:54 AM
3 May 12, 2011 09:11 PM
by Snakesunlimited1
Sexing spotted pythons
by mike1234 - Mar 29, 2011 01:11 AM
2 Mar 29, 2011 05:27 PM
by mike1234
SSAR survey
by wulf - Mar 16, 2011 02:43 AM
0 No replies
Various Black Headed Python "types"
by derekroddy - Mar 09, 2011 12:36 PM
10 Apr 07, 2011 10:38 AM
by anthill
Agressive Woma
by jedge76 - Mar 08, 2011 05:25 PM
3 Mar 12, 2011 09:51 AM
by jedge76
Back in Black!
by Tom Keogan - Feb 23, 2011 09:41 AM
5 Mar 08, 2011 03:44 AM
by wulf
Aspidites
by imbricata - Feb 22, 2011 05:35 PM
15 Apr 07, 2011 10:41 AM
by anthill
Been a while, back with some new herps
by roxy0679 - Feb 16, 2011 09:09 PM
0 No replies
Some woma keepers
by arta - Feb 16, 2011 05:03 PM
3 Feb 23, 2011 11:52 AM
by rudd
looking for Rudd @ select morphs
by aera - Feb 14, 2011 09:17 AM
0 No replies
Albino Black Head Pythons in USA?
by Amp - Feb 13, 2011 10:34 AM
4 Mar 04, 2011 05:21 PM
by BradleySturgeon
Children's Python (Antaresia childreni)
by SVS - Feb 11, 2011 10:44 PM
2 Mar 15, 2011 11:18 AM
by 7leaf
Female Woma Question
by yvon - Feb 02, 2011 08:12 PM
1 Feb 02, 2011 08:14 PM
by yvon
anyone here into discus fish?
by aera - Feb 01, 2011 12:32 PM
2 Feb 01, 2011 03:50 PM
by aera
Are Bredli's nippy?
by biogeek2 - Feb 01, 2011 08:28 AM
3 Mar 30, 2011 05:04 PM
by dracosdad
Savu off feed
by curaniel - Feb 01, 2011 12:04 AM
4 Mar 22, 2011 02:34 AM
by zach_whitman
FL: Officers Trap 14 1/2' Afrock
by EricWI - Jan 29, 2011 02:01 PM
3 Jan 30, 2011 10:14 PM
by Matt J
AZ Press: Python parenting
by - Jan 26, 2011 11:10 AM
0 No replies
WICKED BHP FEMALE BREEDING!!!
by jnemani - Jan 25, 2011 03:16 PM
12 Dec 26, 2011 01:11 PM
by surfinserpents
ANGOLAN PYTHONS
by koppenhofer - Jan 24, 2011 04:31 PM
3 Feb 07, 2011 10:55 PM
by Doug T
Trophy Jungle Carpet....
by livinginvestment - Jan 22, 2011 12:30 PM
4 Jan 24, 2011 11:43 PM
by livinginvestment
Have big constrictors in Ohio?
by boredfoot - Jan 14, 2011 06:35 PM
0 No replies
Spotted Python won't eat
by ratsncorns - Jan 05, 2011 03:17 AM
6 Dec 01, 2014 12:43 AM
by ratsncorns
Random BHP pictures
by derekroddy - Jan 04, 2011 11:01 AM
2 Jan 05, 2011 09:27 AM
by derekroddy
Hybrids
by hoodrat - Jan 03, 2011 10:54 AM
4 Jan 05, 2011 09:18 AM
by Jaykis
my burrowing python had a tick!
by jonathanbennett - Dec 29, 2010 12:13 AM
3 Jan 20, 2011 06:57 PM
by vegasbilly
Meet my daughters dog, Pablo...
by Br8knitOFF - Dec 24, 2010 06:39 PM
15 Jan 19, 2011 05:27 PM
by viborero
S373, HR2811 and HR669 ARE DEAD
by Lizards of Oz - Dec 23, 2010 03:04 PM
1 Dec 25, 2010 07:11 PM
by Jaykis
un-treated pine shavings as bedding
by nervous - Dec 21, 2010 08:15 PM
1 Dec 22, 2010 12:31 AM
by BrandonSander
First carpet...
by gorillaunit33 - Dec 21, 2010 08:20 AM
6 Dec 29, 2010 01:35 PM
by BuzzardBall
Bismarck Ring Python info
by kingtrop - Dec 10, 2010 04:51 PM
5 Dec 31, 2010 12:18 PM
by zell
Over priced Blackheads
by hoodrat - Dec 10, 2010 01:37 PM
19 Dec 14, 2010 10:19 AM
by derekroddy
More Liasis
by TrpnBils - Dec 06, 2010 09:40 PM
10 Dec 16, 2010 07:33 PM
by TrpnBils
Blackhead brumation
by DannyBoy9 - Dec 05, 2010 01:57 PM
28 Jan 01, 2011 08:57 AM
by derekroddy
Never see enough Liasis...
by TrpnBils - Dec 01, 2010 12:00 PM
5 Dec 07, 2010 04:11 PM
by Jaykis
difference of black & gold WLP
by St0n3_C0ld - Nov 29, 2010 01:02 PM
8 Dec 15, 2010 08:23 PM
by Raveness_d
Low humidity temperate climate pythons?
by LightElf - Nov 26, 2010 08:11 AM
4 Nov 30, 2010 09:53 AM
by Jaykis
Jungle Carpet Python rubbing his nose
by Midnight777 - Nov 25, 2010 10:57 AM
2 Jan 06, 2011 02:51 PM
by Chad_Ramsey
Hemlock Mulch
by myklx - Nov 24, 2010 10:06 AM
1 Nov 25, 2010 10:36 AM
by Kelly_Haller
Anyone with experience breeding Timors?
by Jaykis - Nov 24, 2010 09:44 AM
3 Nov 24, 2010 09:17 PM
by Jaykis
NICE PAIR OF SRI LANKAN PYTHONS
by TOM_CRUTCHFIELD - Nov 23, 2010 02:28 PM
7 Dec 08, 2010 04:36 PM
by TOM_CRUTCHFIELD
At what age/weight do angolans breed?
by SPJ01 - Nov 14, 2010 09:39 PM
0 No replies
P. sebae vs. P. s. natalensis?
by amtzzero - Nov 09, 2010 05:18 PM
3 Nov 24, 2010 06:37 PM
by Kelly_Haller
Macklots Python wants it cold?
by LightElf - Nov 07, 2010 09:54 PM
2 Nov 09, 2010 12:58 PM
by LightElf
FEEDER MICE IN FLORIDA..
by BrianGalleyReptiles - Nov 03, 2010 01:38 PM
0 No replies
THE 88% Jungle Jag Pairing for 2011!!!
by captnemo - Nov 03, 2010 01:01 PM
3 Nov 28, 2010 08:09 AM
by PHFaust
HELP!!! Is she sick? SHE BIT ME!!!!
by ZoeFugazi - Nov 02, 2010 03:36 AM
8 Dec 20, 2010 06:19 PM
by madeline0burns
Blackheads are at it again!!!!
by jnemani - Oct 29, 2010 01:06 PM
1 Nov 01, 2010 02:40 AM
by waspinator421
Loxocemus Bicolor...
by Jlassiter - Oct 20, 2010 09:45 PM
0 No replies
WLP skin & respiratory problem
by St0n3_C0ld - Oct 20, 2010 11:00 AM
9 Nov 07, 2010 11:51 AM
by St0n3_C0ld
Woma Tailwaging..sexual or not?
by Jaykis - Oct 05, 2010 09:34 PM
6 Nov 08, 2010 10:39 PM
by lairofdragons
A 2010 Blackhead...
by Barry Miller - Sep 30, 2010 10:59 PM
2 Oct 01, 2010 09:53 AM
by Barry Miller
A 2010 Woma...
by Barry Miller - Sep 30, 2010 10:56 PM
0 No replies
Children's Python Display
by bast - Sep 29, 2010 06:54 AM
1 Dec 06, 2010 12:57 PM
by markg
Ringed Python ?
by JayEmbree - Sep 23, 2010 10:57 AM
2 Sep 24, 2010 01:43 PM
by JayEmbree
jungle carpet python kinked tail
by dw662002 - Sep 16, 2010 09:16 PM
2 Oct 09, 2010 11:43 AM
by GPZO
Baby Blackheads Feeding
by Snakesunlimited1 - Sep 15, 2010 09:42 PM
0 No replies
Newly shed Axanthic Carpet Python
by MoreliasCom - Sep 08, 2010 12:03 PM
1 Dec 26, 2011 01:22 PM
by surfinserpents
Indian python questions
by floridablue - Sep 05, 2010 08:19 AM
10 Sep 06, 2010 09:45 PM
by TOM_CRUTCHFIELD
Any Morphs of the Angolan Exist? N/P.
by KBuckler - Sep 01, 2010 05:47 AM
1 Sep 02, 2010 02:46 PM
by Jaykis
Potty train a Snake?!
by LightElf - Aug 31, 2010 06:03 PM
2 Sep 07, 2010 09:28 PM
by paulbuckley
A few 2010 Black and Whites....
by derekroddy - Aug 31, 2010 09:19 AM
3 Aug 31, 2010 06:43 PM
by PHFaust
Diamond Python (Morelia spilota spilota)
by Paul Bodnar - Aug 30, 2010 01:37 PM
3 Aug 30, 2010 08:16 PM
by AllenSheehan
2009-2010 Blackhead Pythons
by Snakesunlimited1 - Aug 29, 2010 02:14 AM
4 Sep 02, 2010 07:09 PM
by Snakesunlimited1
Any experience with this guy?
by jeffrosoccer6 - Aug 22, 2010 11:41 PM
1 Aug 23, 2010 07:21 PM
by jeffrosoccer6
NEW INDIAN PYTHONS
by TOM_CRUTCHFIELD - Aug 17, 2010 10:12 AM
6 Aug 30, 2010 06:19 PM
by KE
Spotted Python adult sizes?
by John_Yezbak - Aug 10, 2010 07:29 AM
4 Aug 16, 2010 07:14 PM
by John_Yezbak
INDIAN PYTHONS
by TOM_CRUTCHFIELD - Aug 09, 2010 06:45 AM
11 Sep 07, 2010 11:26 PM
by andrewjames82
Childrens vs Spotted pythons
by Gene - Aug 06, 2010 05:01 PM
4 Aug 08, 2010 05:17 PM
by Gene
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