| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| eyeball |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 14:47:51
Ladies & Gentlemen,
It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to Noodle, our new pastel Royal.
We picked him up today, weighed him at 104g and then introduced him to his new home. After sitting still for a couple of minutes just to make sure he wasn't going to get eaten, he wandered off and is currently sitting at the highest point of the viv, putting paid to the myth that Royals don't like to climb!!!
Here are a couple of pictures of the little chap, he's in blue at the moment so he's not showing his true colours.
We're not sure if he's a girl or a boy yet (he's been notionally sexed as a boy) but we'll take him to be probed in six months or so. |
| 14 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| lilruthie |
Posted - 20/12/2012 : 13:50:03
Hi he/she looks very nice n congrats I heard royals don't climb too Hun but I have to say my kiwee is 2 n a half n she climbed all the time when she was a lot younger but now it's a flash in the pan to see her climb lol I think as they get bigger they get lazy lol xxx |
| eyeball |
Posted - 18/12/2012 : 10:21:32
Hi,
I caught sight of Noodle this morning and his eyes are definitely nice and clear so hopefully he's going to shed soon!
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| Robert |
Posted - 17/12/2012 : 14:29:53
Beautiful pastel |
| IncurableFlirt |
Posted - 17/12/2012 : 03:48:31
If his eyes are really opaque, he is about mid shed. Opaque means "not see through". ;) If his eyes have a bluish cast, then he's probably about midway through his shed. If they are completely clear, then there's a good chance you only have a day or two (maybe even less) to go. :D |
| Foremand |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 23:33:05
Good looking girl/boy lol.
And royals don't like to climb? Mine loves too. Lol he's always climbing on his door lock. Or up at back of his viv near vent. |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 21:16:34
Look forward to photos of the newly shed snake! |
| eyeball |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 19:57:33
Excellent, his eyes are really opaque at the moment so I guess he's just about ready to shed. We can't find sight nor sound of him at the moment so I would guess he's found the moss box! |
| IncurableFlirt |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 19:51:58
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Originally posted by eyeball
Thanks very much guys! Incidentally, how long does a shed usually take and how often do they shed?
First, congrats on your new Pastel. :) (S)he's a cutie! Shedding takes around a week to two weeks to complete (some go faster than others). They will turn opaque (blue), then go completely clear again for a few days before they shed their skin. It is imperative that you provide a little bit higher moisture during this time, as it will help aid your Royal in shedding the skin fully and easily. Smaller Royals shed more often than larger ones. My babies shed just about once a month, but my bigger ones go several months between sheds. Looking forward to seeing pics of your baby once the shed is complete! |
| jebus |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 19:37:33
Lovely, may he bring you much joy ^^ |
| eyeball |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 19:30:08
Thanks very much guys! Incidentally, how long does a shed usually take and how often do they shed? |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 15:30:38
Very pretty |
| jbarlow91 |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 15:29:48
Congrats on the new snake his markings look nice be good to see him when he has shed and showing his true colours |
| chrisc |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 15:13:09
congrats i also look forward to some pics of him looking new an shiney.
i notice that they climb a bit when young but not as much when older |
| Fezza |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 14:58:15
Congrats on the new pick up
Looking forward to some pics once he's shed and showing true colours |
