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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
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 Posted - 13/09/2008 : 13:26:38
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Hi all.
I am thinking of getting Sherman chipped at the vets. I would be interested to hear what you guys think. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 15:06:52
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 15:37:09
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| Same reason that I had my old German Shepherd done. Being the escape artists that they are just makes it easier to be reunited in the event of escape or theft. I have heard various opinions voiced about getting it done. Some swear by it others think it's a waste of time. Just interested what the general opinion is. |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/09/2008 : 15:39:07
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| You mean like a dog or a cat? Is that even possible? If its possible i wouldnt tdo it. The pain could really stress your snake out. A dog/cats spine stays fairly staright so the chip isnt squashed. A snakes spine moves sideways so anything in the snake is squashed. Wouldnt this cause alot of pain for the snake as it moved? Just make sure you always close the viv/RUB. Easy solution. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 16:10:23
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| It is possible,I know of people who've done it. I personally wouldn't. |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 16:35:51
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Were there any problems / side-effects after it was done that they told you about?
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saddleninja
Yearling
United Kingdom
268 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 16:41:01
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| i have never thought of it, but a tracker would be a good idea then it would be easy to find an escapee |
1 amel
1 okeette
2 normals
1 rosy rat x
3 royals
1 cali king
1 publean milk
1 yemen chameleon
2 orange spotted agamas
1 colombian rainbow boa
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 17:02:10
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Or you could put a shock collar on it  Personaly i wouldnt do it, but thats just my take on it. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 17:04:55
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| Never heard of any problems, but also have never heard of them being used after a snake has been lost. |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 18:20:09
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| I'll phone the vets on monday and get them to explain exactly how they do it. RSPCA were saying that it depends on species, size, etc but it'll be interesting to see what a specialist reptile vet thinks. I'll post what he says on here once I've found out. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 18:54:07
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| Trust me, the RSPCA know/care nothing about reptiles. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 20:38:48
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some species such as Dumerils boas have to be microchipped, i think they're usually done when they're about a year old. If it's not necessary i personally wouldn't put a snake through it, most lost snakes stay somewhere in the house so are unlikely to be picked up by joe public or the RSPCA and scanned for a chip. Having said that there's always exceptions  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 20:40:58
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| I regularly hear the screams of dogs and cats being microchipped. I'd like to have my dog done but he would probably kill the vet that did it. I've seen a lot of horses done too, depending on the vet, it can be an utter blood bath! |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 20:54:47
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| I think its hard to lose a horse |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 21:03:48
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| easier to steal if they're in a field somewhere quiet! |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 21:05:28
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I guess thats true, put them in a viv then  |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 21:11:52
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| Why do they have to be GP, they're not DWA? |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 21:57:38
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the Dumerils should have CITES paperwork too (see I have been doing my homework)
I think it's to prove they're CB not WC as they're a protected species. |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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saddleninja
Yearling
United Kingdom
268 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 22:22:33
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| my staff did`nt even flinch when he was chipped |
1 amel
1 okeette
2 normals
1 rosy rat x
3 royals
1 cali king
1 publean milk
1 yemen chameleon
2 orange spotted agamas
1 colombian rainbow boa
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2008 : 22:44:49
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| Didn't realise they were protected. You ought to get some and breed them |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
1196 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2008 : 09:25:02
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| I don't think I'd chip my Evra- but chipping Lewy might be a good idea for when he goes out on stag dos and gets bladdered |
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