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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31/07/2009 : 11:55:51
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So far all help has been brilliant. Thanks to all
The story so far: Gonna contact John from DJ Reptiles this coming week, got my rub sorted, but.....
A guy I work with, his daughter used to keep Dragons. She is offering me her vivarium and all the trimmings for £150.
It has heat mats and a lamp(caged) with thermostats, dead wood stuff, rocks, silk plants, and hides. It also has a lock, hydrometer, and 2 thermometers.
The only concern I have is that it is 4' x 2'.
So questions:
Is it too big for a fully grown Royal?
If not. Is it worth hanging on to until they grow to fit?
Is it worth buying anyway for the 'trimmings'?
I know I sound like a real newb but it has been a very long time since I have done this.
Thanks
Paul |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/07/2009 : 12:51:31
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4 x 2 is a bit large (not terrible, but most will stop at 3x2).
You can buy a 3x2 viv for ~£60, the rest isn't worth £90 in my opinion so I'd say £150 is steep. |
 
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diesel
Yearling
United Kingdom
215 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 13:19:10
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Originally posted by Blackecho
4 x 2 is a bit large (not terrible, but most will stop at 3x2).
You can buy a 3x2 viv for ~£60, the rest isn't worth £90 in my opinion so I'd say £150 is steep.
i think i need to move, i cant even get a 2ft viv for that price  ,
im robbed on rats, on mice, on vivs
bet your heat mats stats lights and plants are cheaper to 
vivs in my local rep
2ft-£95
3ft-£115
4ft-£130
and there full wood with 2 to 4 air vents no lock |
3.4 corn snakes
1.3 corn x rat snakes
4.3 royal pythons
4.2 king snakes
0.1 BCI
coming soon 1.1 butter motley corn
NEW WEB SITE...
http://kat80.webs.com/
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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 13:41:56
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Thanks, so far....
Update I am looking on Swell Reptiles website and have found these so far:
VivExotic Vivarium 24in Ellmau Beech £53.99
Habistat Heat Mat 12w £15.69
Exo Terra Water Dish (Medium)£4.49
Lucky Reptile Coconut Bark Chips £3.79
Exo Terra Croton (Small) £2.49
Habistat Mat Stat 100w £29.99
Exo Terra Reptile Cave (Small) £3.59
Zoo Med Congo Ivy (Small) £2.39
Sub Total: £116.42
Points Earnt: 348pts
Delivery: Free
TOTAL: £116.42 (inc VAT)
Is this a better start for a juvenile Royal?
Or should I go straight for a 3' and stick with the RUB?
Thanks
Paul
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 13:56:29
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quote:
Originally posted by pablo
Thanks, so far....
Update I am looking on Swell Reptiles website and have found these so far:
VivExotic Vivarium 24in Ellmau Beech £53.99
Habistat Heat Mat 12w £15.69
Exo Terra Water Dish (Medium)£4.49
Lucky Reptile Coconut Bark Chips £3.79
Exo Terra Croton (Small) £2.49
Habistat Mat Stat 100w £29.99
Exo Terra Reptile Cave (Small) £3.59
Zoo Med Congo Ivy (Small) £2.39
Sub Total: £116.42
Points Earnt: 348pts
Delivery: Free
TOTAL: £116.42 (inc VAT)
Is this a better start for a juvenile Royal?
Or should I go straight for a 3' and stick with the RUB?
Thanks
Paul
check out ebay, you might find some good deals on new vivs..stats and the rest...
that big viv is ideal for an adult female as they can get to four or five foot... |
"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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diesel
Yearling
United Kingdom
215 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 14:37:49
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3.4 corn snakes
1.3 corn x rat snakes
4.3 royal pythons
4.2 king snakes
0.1 BCI
coming soon 1.1 butter motley corn
NEW WEB SITE...
http://kat80.webs.com/
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
642 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 15:20:34
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| I would say 4*2 is ok for an adult female. The price of vivs vary quite a bit, a lot depends on the quality. You can get a 3ft for £60 upwards. It just depends what you want it too look like. I could have got one near me for £60 but it had screw caps all over it which i didn`t want. Really it is a matter off preference. |
1.0.0 Ghost corn Tynan
0.1.0 Normal corn Sully
0.1.0 Royal Tilly
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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 15:30:14
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| Thanks for the advice evryone. Given the length of time that it will be before I am ready for a 3' viv' I think I'll go with the Swell Reptiles set up. Unless anyone thinks it would be a bad idea. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/07/2009 : 16:30:40
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| It doesn't sound bad, I'd probably buy a few more plants and another hide, just to really make it nice and cramped. |
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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 16:42:33
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| I have ordered 2 more plants, another hide, and a digital dual thermometer/hydrometer. Cancelled the bark gonna use kitchen roll initially I think. |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/07/2009 : 17:29:00
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Originally posted by pablo
I have ordered 2 more plants, another hide, and a digital dual thermometer/hydrometer. Cancelled the bark gonna use kitchen roll initially I think.
you kow if your going for a viv, rather than fork out on a mat and stat why dont you go the dimmer or pulse route...its a little more expensive but better for grown up royals.. |
"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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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 17:32:03
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I hadn't considered that.
I'd like to get an 08/09 royal though. Would that still be ok do you think??? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 18:35:47
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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 11:38:01
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All ordered!!!!
Thanks for the tips evryone |
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 12:36:10
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What kind of stat did ya get? For another 4 quid or so you could get a microclimate B2 pulse stat....
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0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
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I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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Blackecho
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pablo
Hatchling
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