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baldyman666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 22/12/2008 : 11:30:59
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hi everyone. i want to find out the weight of stardust, we have a set of plastic scales (crap but all i got)
any suggestions on the type to buy (not to dear) thts perfect for snakes ???
and what do you measure them in (grams/ounces/ pounds etc) (metric or imperial lol) (tell i was bad at cakemaking ?)
oh ...and i have started a feeding timetable as i have 2 now which tracks their feed habits - any other usefull info to monitor on their
so far the headings are -
date/time of feed/food size/amount of food/weight of snake/length of snake |
STARDUST
DOB: 10 jul 08
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 22/12/2008 : 12:38:43
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| Its common to weigh snakes in g, I bought my scales from ebay. |
 
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 22/12/2008 : 13:54:26
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| I use cheap kitchen scales and weight them in g's also. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 22/12/2008 : 22:09:38
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got mine digi scales from Aldi or Lidl when they were on offer at about £7. I usually weigh the snakes in grams and aim to have a weigh-in every month or two. i put the snakes in a RUB balanced on top of the scales then either knock off the weight of the empty RUB, or zero the scales before adding the snake.
for records i also record the colour of the pray item offered and the snake's reaction ie. did it strike, was it a shy feeder and take ages, etc. |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
1196 Posts |
Posted - 27/12/2008 : 15:28:10
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I bought these from a charity shop for 50p. Not quite big enough for Royals though.
For the big snakes I use these fishing scales and a few cloth bags 
I got those for about £2 from Doncaster Rep show. |
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baldyman666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
90 Posts |
Posted - 27/12/2008 : 23:33:10
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HI EVERYONE, SORRY FOR THE SLOW REPLYS xmas and all
gonna be a little quiet next week too (new year here we come)
right - wow everyone uses just about anything to weigh em! hahaha 
DAZ - ok i have a pair of kitchen scales with 'G' so will weigh with that for now till i get the digital scales
LEE - poo and wee (or is that wii lol) is now on the list - nice one cos i forgot that - how do you list it ? amount /size/ colour or like a general description
i think im gonna have a 'notes' section too for any feeding snags too
KAZ - lol i didnt see the text by your fish scales pictures and thought the worst - my eyes nearly popped out (i have a vivid imagination) imagine the scene - little rod and hook in the viv - fishing for the snakey and hooking it to the scales   lol (it was the picture on the box of that fish with the hook that did it) 
seriously though, that looks like how people would do it in the trade - i bet its less stress on the snake too |
STARDUST
DOB: 10 jul 08
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
1196 Posts |
Posted - 28/12/2008 : 10:25:20
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I think so too, the big snakes stay still in the bag because it's dark. The little 'uns are always trying to get out of the bowl on the scales. You've got to read the weight quick before they do a runner.  |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/12/2008 : 14:20:19
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quote:
Originally posted by baldyman666
LEE - poo and wee (or is that wii lol) is now on the list - nice one cos i forgot that - how do you list it ? amount /size/ colour or like a general description i think im gonna have a 'notes' section too for any feeding snags too
thats what i do,a little comment if somethings not right and note the rough size of poo and urate ball's |
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baldyman666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
90 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 16:31:17
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ok - weighed her - only have some analogue scales at the moment - not good enough but will buy some more accurate digitals (up to 5k thanx guys)
she is 22" long and weighs 125g (ish) (1 day b4 feed) (it wasn't amazing accuracy lol)
does this sound about right for a python born on 10th july 08????
thanx everyone :) |
STARDUST
DOB: 10 jul 08
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 16:58:55
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| Its on the light side, but nothing to worry about |
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baldyman666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
90 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 17:35:54
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| PHEW thanx BE - now how do i get her weight up , she will only feed on 1 XL mouse (the biggest she can eat anyways haha) should i try to feed her maybe every 4 days ???? |
STARDUST
DOB: 10 jul 08
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/01/2009 : 17:46:36
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i think 4 days is a little too often. I wouldnt feed any more frequent than 5 days.
As long as she is eating dont worry. A steady growth is better than a rapid one in my opinion. maybe try switching her to weener rats. they have a higher fat content.
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baldyman666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
90 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 18:15:42
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| thanx daz - will look at weener rats , but like you said , she is eating well at the mo so maybe the weight will come , i will monitor closely |
STARDUST
DOB: 10 jul 08
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 18:18:13
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| I agree with Daz, I usually stick to every 5 days or so when they are small and if you can get them onto Rats they will grow even quicker. Rat Fluffs or very small weaners at that size. |
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baldyman666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
90 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 11:54:50
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| im off to get some rolands today and will let you know how we get on with the feed |
STARDUST
DOB: 10 jul 08
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 14:03:08
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
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Posted - 10/01/2009 : 19:27:07
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Totally agree about getting it on the Rolands but I always keep some Stuarts in for when he's being a pain. Like now  ! Seems to work though. Wave a mouse around the viv and he's like a fat bloke going after a packet of biscuits . |
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baldyman666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
90 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2009 : 12:19:11
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| omg - weaner rat was huge - so i bought 2 only - and an xl mouse just in case she wouldnt feed on the roland or it was too big - within 30 seconds of offering - she struck and ate it - so that will be stardust on rolads then :) .......thanx guys n gals |
STARDUST
DOB: 10 jul 08
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