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If Helen of Troy had no shoulders...
Posted on 9/14/14 at 1:12 am
Posted on 9/14/14 at 1:12 am
This is the one. The face that converted 1,000 OB'ers. This is the most beautiful snake I've ever seen, and I added it to the collection today. There is no way you guys can dislike this snake. I give you...the Jungle Jaguar Carpet Python.
…and a home that is fit for royalty.
…and a home that is fit for royalty.
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Posted on 9/14/14 at 1:16 am to 911Moto
Gorgeous! I miss keepin snakes. The wife hates em. Great pets.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 1:37 am to 911Moto
Man that thing would make a cool looking belt!
Posted on 9/14/14 at 6:44 am to 911Moto
Too small for an offshore bait. Can I have that green one?
Posted on 9/14/14 at 6:58 am to 911Moto
That would probably make some really cool boots..
Posted on 9/14/14 at 8:49 am to 911Moto
That is a nice looking snake
Posted on 9/14/14 at 8:52 am to 911Moto
quote:
collection
When you say "collection" what do you mean?
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:25 am to 911Moto
When I see your posts it makes me miss the awesome Ball Python, Slither, that my son had for 6 years. It loved being handled and we loved letting it out on the floor and watch him explore. That is a beautiful snake in the OP. 
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:56 am to 911Moto
Here's a quick rundown of how this snake comes into existence:
There are several subspecies of Carpet Python. You start with one of those, a Coastal Carpet Python, which is one of the more drab species.
Now there is a genetic anomaly that produces a Coastal Carpet Python with a more spotted pattern like you see in my snake, the Jaguar pattern. You now have a Coastal Jag.
One of the more vibrant colored subspecies is the Jungle Carpet Python.
Not all are bright yellow/black - some are much more drab, with browns instead of yellows like the Coastal that's pictured. But they are bred for that high yellow seen in "trophy" Jungle Carpets. They do trend toward brownish after their peak, but the trophy snakes are the ones that maintain a high yellow longer.
Now you take a trophy Jungle and mate it with a Jaguar-morph Coastal, and the result is the Jungle Jaguar Carpet Python. Not all will look like mine. Here is the ontogenic change for a good Jungle Jag:
They start off brown, and some lighten bit but stay that way. But in a prized Jungle Jag, they will make the transition to yellow. They usually start showing good yellow at around a year of age. They reach their peak yellows in the 2 year range. Most will start toning down after they peak, but the trophy snakes maintain their high yellow for much longer. Of course, these will then be prized as breeders. Mine was born in February '14, so it is showing some very high yellows for its age. There are several other morphs as well, such as Tiger, Zebra, Ocelot, etc. Carpets are really just starting to become prized morphs. Ball pythons have more morphs than you can count since they are great "pet" snakes. Carpets are known to be very nippy, especially when young, but can be conditioned to be handled. Mine is very tame already.
There are several subspecies of Carpet Python. You start with one of those, a Coastal Carpet Python, which is one of the more drab species.
Now there is a genetic anomaly that produces a Coastal Carpet Python with a more spotted pattern like you see in my snake, the Jaguar pattern. You now have a Coastal Jag.
One of the more vibrant colored subspecies is the Jungle Carpet Python.
Not all are bright yellow/black - some are much more drab, with browns instead of yellows like the Coastal that's pictured. But they are bred for that high yellow seen in "trophy" Jungle Carpets. They do trend toward brownish after their peak, but the trophy snakes are the ones that maintain a high yellow longer.
Now you take a trophy Jungle and mate it with a Jaguar-morph Coastal, and the result is the Jungle Jaguar Carpet Python. Not all will look like mine. Here is the ontogenic change for a good Jungle Jag:
They start off brown, and some lighten bit but stay that way. But in a prized Jungle Jag, they will make the transition to yellow. They usually start showing good yellow at around a year of age. They reach their peak yellows in the 2 year range. Most will start toning down after they peak, but the trophy snakes maintain their high yellow for much longer. Of course, these will then be prized as breeders. Mine was born in February '14, so it is showing some very high yellows for its age. There are several other morphs as well, such as Tiger, Zebra, Ocelot, etc. Carpets are really just starting to become prized morphs. Ball pythons have more morphs than you can count since they are great "pet" snakes. Carpets are known to be very nippy, especially when young, but can be conditioned to be handled. Mine is very tame already.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 11:30 am to 911Moto
Posted on 9/14/14 at 3:10 pm to 911Moto
How long did you finance it?
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:46 pm to 911Moto
To each his own. Ain't no way I'm keepin any kind of legless reptile as a pet, venomous or non-venomous. I've said it before and I'll say it again: If The Good Lord had of wanted us to pick up legless reptiles, he woulda put a handle on em.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:55 pm to 911Moto
frickin sweet serpent.
Posted on 9/15/14 at 4:44 am to 911Moto
Feed it a shovel and make a belt
Posted on 9/15/14 at 8:28 am to 911Moto
i would love to see some mice thrown in that tank
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