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| Nicola |
Posted - 21/01/2013 : 21:50:42
So I've seen a coupe of Burmese pythons that I would like to buy with my friend as we house share...
They are 18 months old and live in the same Viv. Both around 10ft long. One thought to be male and the other female. Will they be ok living together permanently as I didn't want to split them if I dnt have to... Or is there a chance they may breed if I don't? I'm aware the Viv will need to need coinciderably bigger as they grow as the one they come in is 6ft. The pair are not from the same clutch.
They are fed out of the Viv in separate tubs and put back after.... I worry that this may be difficult as you shouldn't handle after feeing... Any thoughts on this?
The owner said they are very friendly and have never struck. They can be hissy and slightly Viv defensive until they are out. He said this is normal for the breed.... I wanted to check if this is normal?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. :D
Thanks,
Nix x |
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| Nicola |
Posted - 21/02/2013 : 23:07:42
Haha! I'll follow that advice! I would prefer young anyway tbh. May keep researching for now and think about it in a couple of months with having such a lot on at the mo and I dnt think u can ever do too much research especially with something so large and demanding. I do have heart set on a few other less demanding snakes too.... Oh decisions, decisions!!!! This new hobby is going to cost me a fortune isn't it!!! I want them all :D |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 08/02/2013 : 09:57:42
Aye I know first hand how difficult it can be jumping in at the deep end and getting a full grown snake with an attitude it's alot harder than you think it's going to be. Mine was easy for the initial few months where the adrenaline was pumping but as soon as that fades you're just left with a snake that can be a huge chore, unless you've handled it since young it takes a good while to get a good reading on it as well. Always buy big young in my opinion :) (Coming from a guy who has never followed his own advice) |
| Nicola |
Posted - 27/01/2013 : 20:41:40
Thanks, yeh I think it's the better option so it can grow up knowing me and my knowledge will grow as it does so to speak. Still keeping up the research while I'm looking.
Yes this is true, a very large grumpy snake may be a tad difficult. I'll keep on the research and make sure I spend time with as many burms as I can to help me. I've always been good at researching before buying but I agree with something this big a bit of hands on experience is certainly needed. As beautiful as the pair I saw are, I know I've done the right thing to wait and go for a baby. |
| rockroyal |
Posted - 27/01/2013 : 17:21:03
another question to ask yourself is anyone can handle a good friendly snake BUT lets turn things upside down could you handle keeping a grumpy big snake ?? i'm not for 1 second saying all burms grow up to be grumpy but it does happen. |
| chrisc |
Posted - 27/01/2013 : 17:05:51
sound's like a good plan, there will be plenty of hatchling's about soon |
| Nicola |
Posted - 27/01/2013 : 16:31:54
Sorry for the delay gettin back on here.
Yes I was thinking that it may result in lots of little snakes keeping them together! And the sheer size/space issue.
I have seen my friends burm but not had a lot of time holding it yet so I've decided to look at just one young burm, aside from the size/offspring issues I think one will be more than enough for now!!! It's just cos I saw the two and they are stunning. I'm sure I'll find many more stunning burms though on my search!
Thanks for such great advice guys. Ill try visiting some reptile shops to handle different ones too... I've spoke to a guy at a shop who's on the look out from his breeders for a young burm. Shame he didn't have any there to handle at the time.
Let ya know how I go on on my search :) |
| BlueDragon |
Posted - 23/01/2013 : 09:30:17
What others have said really. I think keeping them together is just asking for bother. There's nowhere near enough room for the two of them in that viv and I'd dread to think of the space you'd need to fit a house for them in yours if you did keep them together : / You'd need a spare room.
Burms are big Snakes, and these two will get bigger. If you live on your own this could be hard to work with, even with just one Snake to care for, and even though you have someone to help you it's still a big thing to consider for the first time. It's not just confidence, it's handling the weight of them and the knowledge to know how to read them and know how their feeling. It would be very important for your safety and theirs.
I'm not sure, it might be too early still. But I think you might have to consider that if their is a male in with a female then she may well be gravid now (and possably the reason for the sale). Meaning that not only are you going to have to be able to handle two very large Snakes, but also you'll need the money, facilities, time and knowledge to look after her babies. Babies are great, but that's a lot of responsability.
I'm not saying it can't be done and I'm not trying to put you off. But it is a big thing to consider is all. |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 22/01/2013 : 12:32:45
definitely seperate - I keep a pair of boas together and they're being seperate as soon as it was just too much hassle |
| jbarlow91 |
Posted - 22/01/2013 : 07:17:00
I would definately seperate them cause they will definately breed lol plus if you wanted two in together you would probably need a 20ft viv or something so they both have space to move and that would take some heating |
| chrisc |
Posted - 22/01/2013 : 04:41:36
two 10ft burm's in a 6ft viv is nowhere near enough room, as richard say's feeding will be a big issue you dont want to be moving a 10ft burm let alone 2 of them when they are in feeding mode.
they need to be separated now as he will be ready to breed an she wont which could lead to a lot of problem's, if you don't buy them you need to inform the seller about separating them.
do you have any experience with handling, cleaning, feeding burm's?
if not try an find someone local who own's burm's that will let you handle them preferably a tame one and a p***y one so you know what their like to deal with on a bad day.
getting a big burm as your first can be done as long as you do plenty of research an know what their like to handle.
a friend has a soppy 15ft albino but she is still a lot of work to move, clean ect and has a very strong feeding response |
| Foremand |
Posted - 21/01/2013 : 23:21:47
Hey if that's the case is buy a young one off you lol |
| richard v |
Posted - 21/01/2013 : 23:11:42
Hi Nicola, I have two burms housed seperately one male one female, my honest opinion is I would not house them together mainly due to the size these snakes get to your viv would need to be gigantic, plus you have the feeding issue you mentioned, and the obvious thing , breeding, unless your planning this you could be stuck with up to 30new burms to rehome, and if she did get Gravid the male with have removed for its own safety. Hope that's answerd some of your questions. |
