Diamond Python

[OzMic]

Not really my pet but, the other day I went out the back and found this fella working his way into a large rose bush under our bedroom window. Over a period of 10 minutes, he worked his way to the top, where he casually soaked up some morning rays. The markings on it were nothing short of spectacular. I wish I had my reptile license already. No need to say, the Mrs. was out of bed quicker than I'd ever seen her move before!

 

[rossyt99]

Wow! All we get in our garden is the occassional Snail and some BumbleBees!

 

[severum boy]

Nice python!
Some people have all the luck, do you get many giant litter bugs (rhinocerous cockroaches) where you live?

 

[OzMic]

Nice python!
Some people have all the luck, do you get many giant litter bugs (rhinocerous cockroaches) where you live?

No. But there is lots of wildlife, frogs, birds, etc.

 

[guppy fan]

Wow, his face is really pretty. Do you live out in a countryish aria?

 

[OzMic]

Wow, his face is really pretty. Do you live out in a countryish aria?

Yes, on the coast a few hours north of Sydney.

 

[kj23502]

Very cool!!! He's soo beautiful!!

BTW I hope to visit Australia someday

 

[constantine03]

I would have peed my pants if I woke up to that! I have a snake phobia...

 

[Colin_T]

For constantine
pythons are harmless. They sometimes bite but aren't poisonous so you can slap em about and the worst they do is bite you again and again : )=

We get tiger snakes in our backyard.
I wager money on my tiger snake killing the python

And if you're really worried about snakes then avoid taipans coz they chase after you and are lethal.

 

[OzMic]

We have had Brown snakes before too. While Pythons aren't dangerous in regards to venom, they can still inflict a bite that isn't pleasant. Their fangs have also been known to break off during a bite, leaving them embedded in their victim.