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| Jason90 |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 18:52:24
Hey everyone im Jason 
been doing abit of research into RP's and strongly suggesting getting one . . . just would like abit of help on what to buy .. abit like someone telling me what to get for a starter pack haha . . ive owned a cornsnake before but unfortunatly he passed a couple of years ago and have always been fascinated in ballies so any advice for someone thinking of getting one would be greatly appreciated
many thanks jason |
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| Royalbob |
Posted - 07/12/2010 : 15:38:16
Lol that's how I kept my first corn. |
| Jason90 |
Posted - 07/12/2010 : 00:07:25
i could just do it on the sneak haha shes never in my room anyway :P |
| Royalbob |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 23:42:28
quote:
Originally posted by Jason90
many thanks mate ... only thing left to do now is convince the mum and dad haha not a easy task
get to work  |
| Jason90 |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 21:21:22
yeh mate im from northern ireland ..... theres shops here that sell reptile supplys close enough ... then ill just get all my therms etc on ebay or something thanks for all ur help |
| n/a |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 21:18:01
I've never learned to post links but google Blue Lizard Reptile Supplies for prices. However, from the gumtree ad I gather you're in Ulster ... Might be a good idea to google rep supplies in Belfast etc - or are there any members there who can recommend good cheap suppliers?
Edit - Habistat and Microclimate are good reliable makes. |
| Jason90 |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 20:59:42
thanks ill need it lol well they have let me have a beardie and a cornsnake but the word python would probably freak her out haha .... could one of you please link me to a suitable heatmat and PP stat i could get if everything goes well ? |
| n/a |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 20:54:02
Yes, a heating mat should cover 1/3 to 1/2 of the floor of the rub - but don't worry - once you start with one snake you'll invariably add to the collection and the spare equipment will come in handy!
Yes, BE will know about pulse proportional stats. My only understanding of them is that they are more sophisticatedand therefore more accurate?
Good luck with your parents! |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 20:52:50
Nah, just buy the right size first off.
http://www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=213 |
| Jason90 |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 20:44:53
do u have to buy bigger heating mats? . . and what is a PP stat BE? |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 20:28:10
Yes, then move to a 9L or 12L RUB when bigger, that should last them for a year or so. |
| Jason90 |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 20:27:14
many thanks mate ... only thing left to do now is convince the mum and dad haha not a easy task |
| n/a |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 20:25:28
quote:
Originally posted by Jason90
is the the rub BE was talking about tho yeah?
Yes, or any plastic storage box, but the Really Useful boxes have the best lockable handles and are the most durable. They don't come with any ventilation but it's easy to melt holes in them (just heat a large screwdriver in the gas fire or on a gas ring) for ventilation and stat probes etc. |
| Jason90 |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 20:20:12
is the the rub BE was talking about tho yeah? |
| n/a |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 20:17:43
quote:
Originally posted by Jason90
so he said a 4L RUB so is that this then ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Really-Useful-Box-4-Litre/dp/B000KN4DQ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291665540&sr=8-1
and how long would this keep the snake before i had to upgrade to a bigger RUB
It would depend on the snake's size and growth rate - they're all different and there's no hard and fast rule. But if that viv's going for a good price, I'd grab it - it's going to come in handy later!
EDIT - just looked at the price - £60 for a 2' viv's not too bad, especially if there's some equipment with it. Is the light fitting infra-red(ie screw bulb fitting?) And is there a bulb guard? Those'd be worth about £25 new ... |
| Jason90 |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 20:02:52
so he said a 4L RUB so is that this then ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Really-Useful-Box-4-Litre/dp/B000KN4DQ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291665540&sr=8-1
and how long would this keep the snake before i had to upgrade to a bigger RUB |
| n/a |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 20:00:02
Umm... vexed question this and we debate all the time about it. In truth royals do like cramped surroundings, as you will see if you read other posts on this general keeping page and the general page, and as BE advocates, a small space to begin with is regarded as suitable for a hatchling. No reason why you shouldn't buy the viv and move the snake on later - rubs are very cheap and always come in useful later for feeding, cleaning out etc. |
| Jason90 |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 19:50:08
would a viv this size be alright for a hatchling?
http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/42/69722042.html
doesnt look very spacious inside which is a plus but height wise and stuff its abit large |
| n/a |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 19:48:25
quote:
Originally posted by Jason90
yeh some work went into my beardies tank in order to fit bulbs etc lol .. and like the beardie only needs so much heat and uv during a 24 period ... i know a rp doesnt need any uv but how long do they need their heat bulbs on during a 24 period?
All the time - the stat controls the heat and keeps the snake at the right temp, and the snake can't 'see' infra red light. So apart from checking temps you just leave it. |
| Jason90 |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 19:47:21
24 hour** |
| Jason90 |
Posted - 06/12/2010 : 19:45:04
yeh some work went into my beardies tank in order to fit bulbs etc lol .. and like the beardie only needs so much heat and uv during a 24 period ... i know a rp doesnt need any uv but how long do they need their heat bulbs on during a 24 period? |
