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African Rock Python
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by Az on October 30, 2005
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do u think a african rock python can be brought up to be as placid as a Burmese python i am buying one as a hatchling and was just wondering what advice u could give me (sorry about it not being on a venemous reptile issue) thaks alot aaron
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by MoccasinMan on October 30, 2005
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Different animals vary as far as temperment. The fact that you are getting it as a hatchling is positive. I'm sure you are aware that Afrocks are one of the "Big Five" snakes. That means it will likely reach upwards of 15' in length and as much as 200+ lbs in weight. You must consider the logistics of caring for an animal like this. As an adult you will need help handeling a snake of that size. Can you eventually provide a 6'x3'x2' or larger secure enclosure? Can you afford to feed an animal of that size? Afrocks tend to be a little high strung... especially when they are young. Handle the animal every day. Keep it well fed. Be careful any time you go to remove it from it's enclosure... they have an incredible feeding response. Handle it daily for an hour or so. They have good days and bad days. When they are young and real warm they may spas out on you... work through it. They are not normally interested in biting, just escaping. Be calm and consistant. As they get older they calm right down with regular handeling. They are absolutely gorgeous, intelligent, and very aware. I love them, but I would not recommend one as your first large snake.
Andrew
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by emtnurse on October 30, 2005
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I dont like the big boids.. They get to big and I have never seen a docile big python. African rocks have the rep of being one nasty python. If you want a python, that doesnt get big and is still a workable snake, I would look at a ball or jungle carpet pythons. Just my 2 cents. I have a jungle carpet, good feeder, beautiful colors, workable, and wont get as big as a burm or rock python. Bryan
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by captiveherps on October 30, 2005
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They are not too bad but they are not like burmese. More like half way between a burmese and a blood. Unless you have a spare room for large pythons get a male, they are much smaller.
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by keyz on October 31, 2005
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As in England we have huge numbers of captive pythons and boas of all kinds I have without question met several very well temperd large pythons but also had my fare share of less "happy" individuals if you want to think of getting a boid instead may I suggest a Dumerils Boa with all C.B. papers I have found mine to be one of the best behaved snakes but obviously they vary. Royals are also great snakes but they can be very tempramental about feeding sometimes they can go six months without feeding, but most have a large girth and have large food stores. but if you have set your heart on a snake already but are worried about it becoming aggresive also think of the size they can kill you when fully grown and at the least lacerate severely so please think, if you want any more info please do not hesitate to post your question even though it is not a venomous issue they can still be killers and need careful thought before purchase as they quickly outgrow all but the largest vivariums,alot in England actually posess there own room! hope this helps a bit keyz.
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by Cro on October 31, 2005
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Years ago I raised a pair of African Pythons from new born size.
The female grew to 8 or 9 feet, and the male to 14 feet.
While both snakes could be worked with, they were tempermental, and often tried to bite when they were taken from their cages.
Once they were out of the cages, they could be held, but were still nervious, but would usually not try to bite.
They were no way as nice as an Indian Python, but were a good learning experience.
I eventually sold them, as the cost, and lack of availibility of rabbits for feed, became a problem.
If you do keep African Rock Pythons, make sure when they get larger than 8 or 9 feet, that you always have a helper when you work with them. You should never fully trust whatever gentleness you think they have from your carefull raising of them.
There have been several people who were killed by their ``tame`` 14 foot or larger pythons that they tried to work without an assistant. If a python that large gets around your neck, and starts constricting, you can get into a very dangerous situation quite quickly.
Hope this helps some. JohnZ
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