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ReptileJay
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Message To: Karina In reference to Message Id: 2087274
Advice please 
Pain in the butt, don’t do it. Anyway, mine hasn’t eaten in five months. Its not uncommon for males to go off feed for up to six months so... Other than that though, its awesome. He takes more work than any other snake I have. I have to mist him down at least once a day. (I mist whenever the humidity gets below 50%). Do your research and you’ll be fine. There is a book out and I can’t remember what it is called, but it is a great book on chondros and caring for them. I have a Sorong. He’s awesome (except that not eating thing). Bright blue pattern down his back, deep greens and hints of yellows with white spots. Sorongs are known for all those traits, plus their black tails and their extremely docile nature. Most of these snakes can’t really be held because of their aggressive nature, but he is as chill as they come. But it is important to remember that these snakes are more of a "look, don’t touch" snake. I handle mine every once in a while, usually just to check him out and make sure he doesn’t have any sagging skin and that I can’t see his ribs. They’re gorgeous and great to look at, just know that this isn’t going to be your typical "companion" pet. They really do best if you treat them more like fish. Make sure their temps and humidity are good and feed when needed. Make sure you do your research, ask as many questions as you can think of, and find a reputable breeder and you’ll be good. Oh, avoid neonates if at all possible. Its great to get a young one so you can watch their color change, but its best to get a juvenile (6 months or so). They’re hardier, more likely to eat consistently, and neonates can just be hard. First, they are prone to being injured by casual handling. Their spines are super delicate (they remain that way pretty much their entire life, but neonates can be severely injured just by holding) Most reputable breeders won’t sell neonates. So if the breeder offers you one, you should probably find another breeder. Also, because of their delicate nature, GTPs really can’t be sexed until they are about 2 years old (some younger some older), so again, if the breeder sells you a yearling and says its a male/female, he’s either lying or doing some real wrong crap by sexing that young. That’s about all I have for now. Good luck.
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