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Sash
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
40 Posts |
 Posted - 11/04/2009 : 15:13:43
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 Hi everyone.
I'm thinking about getting a snake, and royals are the ones that most attract me. I have a diploma in animal management and have been obsessed with animals since i was 5. I have never kept a reptile before though.
The collage that I went to had a royal. I just think they are so much more charismatic than any other captive snake I have seen.
The main reason I have joined this forum is to try and get more information about royals before i buy. Also if anyone knows where to purchase a captive bred one in the Lincolnshire or Nottinghamshire area.
There seems to be on the website and books I have, a difference in opinion on them as first time snakes.
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 16:24:09
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hullo and welcome to the forum :)
A royal was my first time snake, i didnt do so well with him as i didnt research first :(
but that is what you are doing, it's a good thing. I reckon if you research properly, ask as many questions as you can think of, i dont see why a royal shouldn't be a good first time snake, though they can be fussy feeders.
There is a ton of info on here though, and it's filled with some very nice, helpful and knowledgable people. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 16:30:07
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hi and welcome...
i think royals are only considered not 1st timesnakes due to them being fussy feeders.
there are afew places round your way(ish) to get a royal from. do you want shops or breeders? and how old? |
 
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Sash
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
40 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 17:03:56
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Originally posted by dazb
hi and welcome...
i think royals are only considered not 1st timesnakes due to them being fussy feeders.
there are afew places round your way(ish) to get a royal from. do you want shops or breeders? and how old?
I don't mind either, a shop or breeder, as long as they are captive bred. I read on another thread on this site, that its best to go for a yearling. Do you agree? |
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dazza
Yearling
United Kingdom
122 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 17:54:33
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| hi sash and welcome to the forum |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 18:15:11
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| Hi and welcome, there are a few places in Nottingham, I'd really recommend talking to Jon at One Stop Pets just off Jn25 of the M1. |
 
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 18:15:58
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1 Stop Pets 'n' Exotics
251 Toton Ln
Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9, United Kingdom
0115 939 3326#8206;
0115 939 3879#8206; |
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Sash
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
40 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 19:22:28
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| Thanks I may check that place out, or try and contact them. |
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AddicksGlenn
Yearling
United Kingdom
388 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 19:29:58
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| Hi ya welcome to the forum |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 20:33:39
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heya and welcome
TBH if you're wanting a normal and you're buying from a shop then 9 times out of 10 it'll be a CF rather than CB (whatever the shop tells you!!) my royal is CF and so are a lot of people's on here. if treated correctly for internal and external parasites as soon as they arrive in the importers care and they get established feeding, they're no different to a CB. |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Ninja
Yearling
United Kingdom
103 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 20:45:28
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| Hiiii, welcome. :) |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 22:47:00
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| Hiya, welcome to the forum... |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
-- Source Unknown
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Ninja
Yearling
United Kingdom
103 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 23:04:58
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| cute pic of peanut, wolfspirit. :] |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
1196 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2009 : 20:15:34
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Dazzetski
Yearling
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2009 : 23:30:54
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| Hiya, Sofia is my first snake & i love her to bits, i've had the non feeding bit, but i think it was my fault, the best advice i can give is to get one that is an established feeder, so a yearling would be better if it's your first. |
 
0.2.0 Cats (Spud & Phoebe) RIP Stevie fat man
1.1.0 Royals (Syd & Sofia)
2.2.3 Corns (Hogan, Shaggy, Sparkle, Tango, Fred, Haribo & Go Faster)
0.0.1 Columbian Rainbow Boa (Escobar)
1.1.0 Variable King Snakes (Lancelot & Guinaverre)
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 13/04/2009 : 09:40:27
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Hello and welcome  .
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ddm10
Yearling
United Kingdom
189 Posts |
Posted - 13/04/2009 : 13:07:44
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| Hi Sash My royal is CF and my first snake apart from a little mites problem which seems to be under control things have been going great. Just make sure you do loads of research, there is a good caresheet on here and loads over the web. But nothing can beat experience so any questions there are loads of experts on here that can help you. Make sure you dont get the snake till your absoloutly ready with all the equipment and make sure that includes a thermostat. A royal is a great pet and if looked after properly will become a great friend. |
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Sash
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
40 Posts |
Posted - 15/04/2009 : 20:23:17
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I'm glad to hear that CF make good pets too. I was worried that they would have problems with feeding, and be more aggressive. Knowing that others get on fine with CF has reasured me. I contacted a shop near me and he has two normal CF, they are both over 2 years old. I may have a look at them, if they are still there in a few weeks.
Although I love the normals there are a few of the morphs I love too. I imagine i would have to pay alot more for a morph though.
Thanks to everyone who has replied. I will probably get on your nerves by posting loads of question around the forum now  x |
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dazza
Yearling
United Kingdom
122 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2009 : 08:35:06
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| nah you fire away with any questions you got, remember we were all in your shoes once lol |
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2009 : 08:48:57
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Originally posted by Sash
I'm glad to hear that CF make good pets too. I was worried that they would have problems with feeding, and be more aggressive. Knowing that others get on fine with CF has reasured me. I contacted a shop near me and he has two normal CF, they are both over 2 years old. I may have a look at them, if they are still there in a few weeks.
Although I love the normals there are a few of the morphs I love too. I imagine i would have to pay alot more for a morph though.
Thanks to everyone who has replied. I will probably get on your nerves by posting loads of question around the forum now x
LOL trust me, if they tolerate with grace the questions i keep asking, you wont get on their nerves! :) |
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