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| Bam |
Posted - 18/07/2012 : 19:13:47
Hey guys, just some more queries from a newbie Royal keeper 
last week i came into possession of my first Royal Hatchling, lovely little snake, and seems to have settled in quite well, aside from the first day he has not attempted to strike at me again, and has been exploring the faun every evening when he wakes up. I have handled him for short periods of time, and he's moving around while I'm handling him, and appears to be getting used to me, which is all great.
I attempted the first feed yesterday evening. I had been told its best to feed Royals in the evening as there much more active, so offered the rat fuzzy at 22:30, he did not strike, so i left it in the cool end of the faun over night.
He did not take it, so i removed and disposed of the rat fuzz this morning.
Now i have heard that Royals can be bad feeders, so i must say i suppose i expected it in some sense.
The Setup.
Temps in the Faun are around 32-33 in the warm end, but i do not have a thermometer in the cool end. He has a large hide in the middle of the warm/cool end and a smaller bark hide in the cool end, as advised by the local reptile store.
Does all this sound about right? or am i doing anything wrong/could be better. which could put him off his food?
I'm keen to get this right so any advice would be much appreciated.
How long should i go before offering food again, i know for certain he had two feeds previously on frozen rat fuzzy's at the pet store.
Thank you in advance! |
| 20 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Bam |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 19:59:47
Boom, if i worked for Faunarium, id hire you on the design team... unfortunately, i dont :-p ... but its a good idea mate :-D |
| boomslang |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 19:50:07
They could have a rubber stopper,if you choose not to use it. |
| Bam |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 10:43:30
quote:
Originally posted by boomslang
it looks good,They should make a pre done stat hole however.
I agree would make life easier. |
| boomslang |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 23:54:39
it looks good,They should make a pre done stat hole however. |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 23:24:54
Haha thanks Bam :) Always nice to get more views glad you're enjoying it |
| Bam |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 23:14:14
cheers Kelf, ill try it in the warm end, just been watching some videos on your youtube channel, love the "giant viv" ! nice boas too :p |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 23:06:03
On a smaller set up like that I wouldn't imagine it can hurt in the middle. Royals do need to thermoregulate their body temperatures by going from hot to cool but I'm sure he's capable of doing that without hides. (Personally I'd just stick it in the warm end though as that's how all my rubs are set up) |
| Bam |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 22:38:25
quote:
Originally posted by Kelfezond
Video section it's a sticky sorry I can't link im on my phone
Its cool, i found it, looks like you have some informative vids on youtube, iv just subscribed, looks pretty similar to the setup i have, iv just literally taken a few photos a few mins ago so you can see.
Just using kitchen towel as substrate, its what iv used for the corns before. The hide is in the middle between the warm and cold end, as advised by the pet store, would you think its better just in the warm end?
Cheers,
Keith
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| Kelfezond |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 22:32:01
Video section it's a sticky sorry I can't link im on my phone |
| Bam |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 22:17:18
quote:
Originally posted by Kelfezond
Have a look at my ' how to set up a rub' video mate ;-)
where would i find that Kelf? |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 22:11:58
Have a look at my ' how to set up a rub' video mate ;-) |
| Bam |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 22:09:36
quote:
Originally posted by boomslang
quote:
I had the same trouble with the probes, had to drill the holes a little wider on the lid, and then used kitchen towel strips to wedge them in really tight. I have my stat probe hanging down the back left corner, so it sits pretty flush on the bottom of the faun.
I hear a lot of people around using RUB's, what kinda size would you go for?
Yeah i did this,but made a massive hole where the plastic just broke  Kinda gave up at that point and just used a rub.
lol, the clips have broken on the lid, which is why the probe leads are wedged in with kitchen towel and sellotape, lol...
I'm thinking a RUB may be easier |
| Bam |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 22:03:40
Thanks guys will have a search about :) |
| boomslang |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 17:09:54
quote:
I had the same trouble with the probes, had to drill the holes a little wider on the lid, and then used kitchen towel strips to wedge them in really tight. I have my stat probe hanging down the back left corner, so it sits pretty flush on the bottom of the faun.
I hear a lot of people around using RUB's, what kinda size would you go for?
Yeah i did this,but made a massive hole where the plastic just broke Kinda gave up at that point and just used a rub. |
| hodgie |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 13:39:16
Staples sell all the rubs you`d ever need. |
| CoN |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 13:31:45
I bought most of my 9L RUBS at Argos. |
| Bam |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 12:52:14
Thanks Kelf, any ideas on where I could pick some up? |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 12:17:57
I use 9litre for hatchlings, 12 litre for juveniles and 50 litre for adults :) |
| Bam |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 11:57:52
quote:
Originally posted by boomslang
quote:
Originally posted by Kelfezond
I use plastic RUBs (Really useful boxes) on my hatchling royals, basically the same thing a plastic container but without so much air flow from the lid.
I found it harder to keep the temps right,As it takes awhile for the heat to pass through the plastic,due to the little feet to.
And trying to get the probe inside to sit flush on the bottom.I even broke some of the black plastic on the top off :) I found rubs easier
I had the same trouble with the probes, had to drill the holes a little wider on the lid, and then used kitchen towel strips to wedge them in really tight. I have my stat probe hanging down the back left corner, so it sits pretty flush on the bottom of the faun.
I hear a lot of people around using RUB's, what kinda size would you go for? |
| boomslang |
Posted - 18/07/2012 : 23:19:17
quote:
Originally posted by Kelfezond
I use plastic RUBs (Really useful boxes) on my hatchling royals, basically the same thing a plastic container but without so much air flow from the lid.
I found it harder to keep the temps right,As it takes awhile for the heat to pass through the plastic,due to the little feet to.
And trying to get the probe inside to sit flush on the bottom.I even broke some of the black plastic on the top off :) I found rubs easier |
