Proposed trade?

[carpondro17]

Ok well I was on another forum and this guy wants to sell/trade his scrub pythons.... Well I like what he is offering and I might go for it maybe...?
Now I was wondering what you guys think? If I do go for it I prolly will offer my juvinile jayapura chondro if he goes for it and I conferm we have a trade now he lives here in miami fl so I can go and see the snake and everything and make sure its allright and all.. Heres some pics of the scrub he's offering
Hes offering some more but I like this one and I havent seen good pics of the other one....

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Now I havent had scrubs before so any good care sheets would be good?
I was wondering what size cage would this type of scrub need im pretty sure its a male.....
Thanks
Ill add any updates

[Joel]

I don't know what to say. I like the GTP's a little better myself, but it's all about your personal preference. Whatever makes you happy, bro!

[carpondro17]

HMmmmm I like both but scrubs would be new to me I have to think about it... I havent offered anything yet just asked a couple of questions...

[Lorelei]

Brad would be the guy to talk to about this one.

[carpondro17]

Brad would be the guy to talk to about this one.

Wheres Brad when you need him!

[Aurora]

I prefer the GTPs myself, and you have some awesome specimens!

[carpondro17]

Hmm im thinking of sticking to my chondros and get more of differnt animals in the future.

[Blake Bauer]

That's a really nice looking moluccan. I say go for it. Chondros are boring. All they do is sit on a branch. Scrubs are a lot more fun. I've got about 15 scrubs and looking at getting several more soon. Here's some info on how to care for them.

I keep all of my moluccans at an ambient temp of 82 with a hot spot of 90. For young ones I would keep them in tubs as this helps keep the humidity up so they don't have trouble shedding. As far as caging, It looks like that guy would fit nicely into a sweaterbox . I would give him some sort of perch and a hide box as he will use both pretty frequently. When he is an adult a 4x2x2 cage should be plenty. Moluccans tend to stay under 10' but can reach 12' if you feed the crap out of them (which I don't suggest). If you have any other questions about them let me know. I am working with several of that species. Also, could you give me a link to the guys ad? There are a few localities I need to find mates forand just want to see if they are selling any of those. Thanks.

[ReptileMan27]

Thats a tuff one but if you have more then 1 GTP then if you trade 1 for it you would still have another GTP and a new snake that you dont have.. I dont think there is any question GTPs are alot more beutiful but sounds like a big scrub python might be intresting lol..

[The Snake Guru]

I'm with Blake!

Don't get me wrong GTPs are neat but with the color on that one......very nice! Personally I like Scrubs better so yeah I'd snag that deal in a heartbeat...LOL

But it really boils down to personal preference.....you are the one who has to keep it and look at it.

What other stuff is the guy looking for? If you decide not to go for it shoot me his info. cause I feel need to deal! LOL

~B~

[mcem]

Well here's what you must do...keep the GTP and buy the moluccan...then you can have both!!!!

[The Snake Guru]

Well here's what you must do...keep the GTP and buy the moluccan...then you can have both!!!!

LOL....now there's a perfect "Matt" answer for ya!

Kind of like having your cake and eating it too! LOL

~B~

[carpondro17]

Hmmm you guys are makeing me think!!! :)
Well theres this other dude intrested soo hold on let me take a day and think.....
:D

[carpondro17]

Oh yea im not sure if I need a permit for this type of scrub if I need one forget it but if I dont then the chances are maybe.....LOL

Whats the scientific name for this one?

[mcem]

Morelia clastolepis

[carpondro17]

Ok ill check it out...

[carpondro17]

Does anyone know if you need a permit for these in florida?
I cant seem to find anyinfo on them with the permit system....

[Lorelei]

I don't think you do - they aren't on the species of concern

[carpondro17]

Ok so im going to think it threw and wait for a respond from this guy and see what happens.

[Blake Bauer]

Do you know what the other types of scrubs he's selling?

[carpondro17]

Hes selling 2 Mollucan Scrubs: 1 Male 5ft and one Female 3ft 1 Male Australian Scrub Python 5ft

I read male scrubs get bigger is this true?
Im thinking of getting the female if I trade.

[The Snake Guru]

Hes selling 2 Mollucan Scrubs: 1 Male 5ft and one Female 3ft 1 Male Australian Scrub Python 5ft

Certainly true in Scrubs...they are one of the ass-backwards ones where the Males actually get quite a bit larger than females.

~B~

[carpondro17]

Hmm well I guess the female would do good anyway I dont have too much space right now maybe if I dont end up offering my chondro he will trow in a exo terra cage he has it in... We will see he still hasent replyed to my message I sent him.

[lorenmps]

Thats a tuff one but if you have more then 1 GTP then if you trade 1 for it you would still have another GTP and a new snake that you dont have.. I dont think there is any question GTPs are alot more beutiful but sounds like a big scrub python might be intresting lol..

Jason took the words right outta my mouth. Give it a shot... they might not have the bright colors but they are more active and interesting in my opinion

[The Snake Guru]

Hmm well I guess the female would do good anyway I dont have too much space right now maybe if I dont end up offering my chondro he will trow in a exo terra cage he has it in... We will see he still hasent replyed to my message I sent him.

Mollucans don't get that big anyway man....at 5 feet that male is probably pretty close to topped out, they are one of the smaller locals.

~B~

[Basil]

Well here's what you must do...keep the GTP and buy the moluccan...then you can have both!!!!

BRILLIANT!!!! :D ;)

[mcem]

BRILLIANT!!!! :D ;)


LOL!!:D Thanks man...you know I'm all for adding and not subtracting animals!!

[carpondro17]

LOL Well he pretty much sold the female I was intrested in he still has the male and the other one... But I think im going to stay with my chondros...