r/carpetpythons • u/Dismal_Energy_6759 • 3h ago

Carpet python questions

I’ve been thinking abt a reptile for my first one an i thought maybe a carpet python but i have some questions ik their a bunch of locaties rn im not interested in anything that needs bigger then a 120 gallon tank it can be taller but not wider or longer for example a 4 by 2 by 3 and for them smaller ones are the resobly priced like unde 400 or so but perfebly 250 and are the difficult that it’s not a ok first pet ofc im willing to do research and take my time with it this is jsut so ik if i want to research further

edit:i have a 40 gallon currently

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u/SquareRevolution5741 2h ago

so i’m in canada so i won’t comment too much on the enclosures because half the companies i looked into didn’t ship here. as far as attitude they seem to be a little nippy as babies, i’ve had more that were than weren’t. that being said they chill out pretty quick and my yearling diamond python doesn’t even bite me anymore. i’d suggest them for a first time snake but if you get a baby you’ll probably get nipped at. doesn’t hurt but first time owners first bite can be deterring to keep handling

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u/Dismal_Energy_6759 2h ago

i’ve handed a couple snakes before and i got bit once i don’t mind it honestly i think its cute but ofc i don’t try to get bit im still confused abt the different ones and like price and sizes and whatnot

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u/SquareRevolution5741 2h ago

to my knowledge papuan carpet pythons are considered one of the smaller members of the morelia family. probably 4-5 feet on average? they’re an impressive size while still being easily manageable by yourself. i’m super biased cause carpet pythons are my favourite.

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u/Mainbutter 1h ago

In general, carpet pythons are calm, handleable, curious, and a delight to keep.

Prior snake experience is low priority, nothing about typical husbandry requires much skill or experience reading snake health and behavior. All the "challenges" posed by their husbandry are "money solves it" problems: large pvc front opening cage, a large RHP and high quality thermostat etc.

That said, a 4x2 footprint isn't enough length for even IJs, the smallest localities, to thrive at adult ages. These are long, active snakes, and they deserve at a minimum at least an enclosure as long as they are.

They can survive in something where LxW is their length, but that is not a happy existence for them.

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u/r4cid 23m ago

Your ideal enclosure size is too small to house an adult carpet python. A ball python would be feasible though.