maclot python? help please?!

[jane_bukowski]

i recently attended a reptile show and saw an arboreal python that i'd like to learn more about, the problem is that i dont believe i got a correct name for the snake. i believe it was called maclot or matlot or something to that effect. the only information i have is that it is arboreal, averages 6 to 9 feet in length, and is tropical (though from which 'tropic' i dont know). if anyone has any idea of what im talking about, i'd appreciate some help. thanks!!

 

[hhmoore]

Macklot's python (Liasis mackloti)

I guess the first thing I would recommend is that you do a google image search, to confirm that this is indeed the snake you are interested in - since you stated you didn't know if you had the correct name. While Macklots will indeed make use of branches (esp younger specimens), I personally have never thought of them as an arboreal species...or heard them classified as such. I have, however, heard of Liasis in general being considered semi-aquatic. This does not mean that they need, or should be kept in, wet conditions - just that they appreciate a water container large enough to soak in. This is not necessary for proper husbandry, and many captives will not make use of such a pool.

 

[ms_terese]

I believe you're referring to a Macklott's python. Full adults get larger than 9 ft. Here are some references for pictures and information.

http://www.herps-r-us.com/store/images/mackief1-large.jpg

http://www.centralpets.com/animals/reptiles/snakes/snk2861.html

 

[FreakOfNature66]

I have had a few Macklots. The babies do tend to be aboreal and very nippy, not like it hurts. The one i Had for the longest loved the water. We would swim in my bathtub dispite being 100x smaller than it. He was the only snake I had that would swim not fling himself around, when not in shed. Once they get over the nippiness that are great. Simple handling gets them over nippiness face. At least for babies Im sure it would take a little longer with adults.

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Jessica Villa

 

[Topdj-com]

how big do males get?

 

[Topdj-com]

I have a 6.5 ft male around 8lbs I dont know how old he is
and how much bigger he will get

 

[PythonWallace]

Some info

I had a female that I raised. She maxed at about 7' eating medium rats (from RodentPro, which were much larger than medium rats I would get at the local shop). They range in size depending on sex and origin (Timor and Roti) from 6' - 9'. They are nippy while they are young, but grow out of that once they realize they can never swallow your arm no matter how long they try Mine would regularly bask on a branch, perched just like a GTP or tree boa, and also loved the occational swim or soak. They are active, and I would recommend a long enclosure with good virtical space. I kept the humidity at about 70%, and used a 10 quart "shoebox" as a water bowl/tub, and kept a 6 quart hide box with moist sphagnum moss. I would mist the inside about once a week, more during the dry winters. Keep a thermal gradient from 80 on the cool side to 90 under a basking spot. They are very strong, and will playfully hang onto you tightly, so don't put one around your neck. They are cool pets, and although they need more care than ball pythons, they are not too difficult for a dedicated beginner.

 

[hhmoore]

gotta love that first image. Haven't been tied up quite like that (yes, I'm still talking snakes, gang), but have still managed to get into some interesting situations...no pics, though, I didn't have a free hand, lol

 

[ravensgait]

LOL yeah right Harald we believe ya, honest we really do
That is a neat photo..Randy

 

[PythonWallace]

I had someone there with me, so I let her do her thing. She 'cuffed me good. You can see my hands are starting to turn purple so I tried to unwrap her and she tightened up turning my left hand blue pretty quickly. I peeled her off and retired her for the day at that point. Not good snakes to hang around the shoulders (if there is such a thing).

 

[Topdj-com]

well I love this one I got he's so friendly, I just cant tell how old he is.
he is about 7-8lbs and 6ft 8inch.. activity level of a RETIC and the personality of a BALL at least thats they way it seems to me

 

[Topdj-com]

oh here are th photos of him

 

[ravensgait]

Wow a pointing snake !! has pretty good style too... Randy