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xautomaticflowersx
Yearling
United Kingdom
209 Posts |
 Posted - 12/09/2009 : 22:36:27
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I got my first snake today! He's not been sexed yet, but I'm pretty sure he's male. Even though he's only about 10" long he already has quite prominent cloacal spurs and has quite a long, slim tail. So for now I'm assuming he's male until I find someone reliable to probe him (the guy who knows how to do it at the shop was away on holiday when I bought the snake, so I can always come back later).
I've named him Ripley (any Alien fans?) because initially I was looking for a female, but they only had 2 babies at the shop and I liked this one the best  . Sex is pretty irrelevant, I don't mind that Ripley is techincally a female name! Besides, when the Alien films were written the part of Ripley was intended to be for a guy so I guess it works either way really!
I didn't take too many pictures of him as he was curled quite tightly into a ball and obviously needed to just go into his new home and settle in. Here he is...
The nice thing is that my friends who came with me to get the snake ended up buying the other one in the shop! As it happens they preferred the look of the snake that I didn't pick, so it worked out rather well! The babies were from the same clutch, so we have sibling snakies 
Looking forward to next weekend when I can start feeding/handling. I'm so chuffed with my newest addition... can you tell?  |
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko - Eublepharis macularius ('Gecko Lady')
1.0.0 Giant Day Gecko - Phelsuma m. grandis ('Pedro')
1.0.0 Giant Namibian Sand Gecko - Chondrodactylus a. angulifer ('Mr. Chondrodactylus' or 'Mr. C')
1.0.0 Desert Iguana - Dipsosaurus dorsalis ('Iggie' or 'Iggz')
1.0.0 Royal Python - Python regius ('Ripley')
0.0.2 Rankins Dragons - Pogona henrylawsoni ('Pancake' and 'Waffles')
1.0.0 75% Jungle Jaguar Carpet Python - Morelia spilota spp. ('Buggy') |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 23:45:20
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he is really really nice...
bless him;-) |
"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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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 08:08:57
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| Looks great...nice little basic set-up too. |
 
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 08:45:33
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Congrats  |
 
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diesel
Yearling
United Kingdom
215 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 09:47:17
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| lovely little baby, love the name am a huge fan of those films i have a tatt of one of the aliens on my thigh but never thought of naming 1 of my snakes frm the film, nice one mate |
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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steve7046
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
45 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 11:05:30
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| Lovely looking Royal |
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PurplePets
Hatchling
United Kingdom
86 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 11:12:00
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| He is lovely. I like the name too. |
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HannahB
Yearling
United Kingdom
300 Posts |
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 17:44:44
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Aww hes dead cute!! Congrats :-)
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0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
quote:
Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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xautomaticflowersx
Yearling
United Kingdom
209 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 20:06:36
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Thanks all, he's such a cutie it's a shame I couldn't get any shots of his face
dazb - yeah I thought that a basic setup would be the best plan until he's a bit bigger. I don't see the point in going all-out on a setup when he'll outgrow it in no time! It'll be plastic tubs and RUBs til he's grown a bit. Then I can sort out a nice viv for him. |
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko - Eublepharis macularius ('Gecko Lady')
1.0.0 Giant Day Gecko - Phelsuma m. grandis ('Pedro')
1.0.0 Giant Namibian Sand Gecko - Chondrodactylus a. angulifer ('Mr. Chondrodactylus' or 'Mr. C')
1.0.0 Desert Iguana - Dipsosaurus dorsalis ('Iggie' or 'Iggz')
1.0.0 Royal Python - Python regius ('Ripley')
0.0.2 Rankins Dragons - Pogona henrylawsoni ('Pancake' and 'Waffles')
1.0.0 75% Jungle Jaguar Carpet Python - Morelia spilota spp. ('Buggy') |
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2009 : 12:09:18
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| He's lovely! Ripley was her surname anyway, so it works for either sex. |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Princess
0.1.0 BCI - Feather |
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
957 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2009 : 13:37:43
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| Congratulations :) good looking snake, I know you'll have fun and enjoy Royals are so cool :) |
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xautomaticflowersx
Yearling
United Kingdom
209 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2009 : 23:11:00
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| Yep I think that Ripley works for a male or female! And I'm sure I will have fun keeping him. Going to try and offer him a fluff tomorrow as I don't know when he was fed last. The shop had only had them in for 2 days before I took him home and the breeder probably won't have sent them off with full stomachs. Plus my friend's snake (his sibling) was apparently rather snappy today, so we reckon they probably are just a bit hungry. Growing boys need their mice! They are both nice and plump though, so they aren't starving or anything. |
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko - Eublepharis macularius ('Gecko Lady')
1.0.0 Giant Day Gecko - Phelsuma m. grandis ('Pedro')
1.0.0 Giant Namibian Sand Gecko - Chondrodactylus a. angulifer ('Mr. Chondrodactylus' or 'Mr. C')
1.0.0 Desert Iguana - Dipsosaurus dorsalis ('Iggie' or 'Iggz')
1.0.0 Royal Python - Python regius ('Ripley')
0.0.2 Rankins Dragons - Pogona henrylawsoni ('Pancake' and 'Waffles')
1.0.0 75% Jungle Jaguar Carpet Python - Morelia spilota spp. ('Buggy') |
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xv_jazz_vx
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
14 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2009 : 15:54:35
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| Congrats he looks loverly :) |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2009 : 16:41:24
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quote:
Originally posted by xautomaticflowersx
dazb - yeah I thought that a basic setup would be the best plan until he's a bit bigger. I don't see the point in going all-out on a setup when he'll outgrow it in no time! It'll be plastic tubs and RUBs til he's grown a bit. Then I can sort out a nice viv for him.
I couldnt agree more...
when I think of the money Ive spent on stuff that they have soon grown out of...
Now not a toilet roll or kitchen roll gets thrown away... |
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kashie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
567 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2009 : 17:58:52
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| Very nice snake - I'd like to see pics of your whippets too - I have 2 whippets also!! |
01.01.00 Whippets - Dylan and Tigger
01.01.00 AfricanGreys - Jasper and Ruby
00.00.15 KoiCarp
01.01.00 RoyalPython -Ebanks Blake and Gladysss
01.00.00 MojaveRoyal - Kelso
01.00.00 AlbinoRoyal - Ziggy
00.01.00 PastelRoyal - Phyllisss
00.01.00 SpiderRoyal - Wincey |
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xautomaticflowersx
Yearling
United Kingdom
209 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2009 : 18:55:57
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I know what you mean... every time I see a little box around the house I make a mental note of it for later.
kashie... I'll show you mine if you show me yours!
Here are my whippets! Django (5 year old black brindle dog) and Neela (1 year old blue and white parti bitch).
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0.1.0 Leopard Gecko - Eublepharis macularius ('Gecko Lady')
1.0.0 Giant Day Gecko - Phelsuma m. grandis ('Pedro')
1.0.0 Giant Namibian Sand Gecko - Chondrodactylus a. angulifer ('Mr. Chondrodactylus' or 'Mr. C')
1.0.0 Desert Iguana - Dipsosaurus dorsalis ('Iggie' or 'Iggz')
1.0.0 Royal Python - Python regius ('Ripley')
0.0.2 Rankins Dragons - Pogona henrylawsoni ('Pancake' and 'Waffles')
1.0.0 75% Jungle Jaguar Carpet Python - Morelia spilota spp. ('Buggy') |
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kashie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
567 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2009 : 20:24:31
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| OMG - how stunning are they....I'll have to look through my pics - post some in a bit. |
01.01.00 Whippets - Dylan and Tigger
01.01.00 AfricanGreys - Jasper and Ruby
00.00.15 KoiCarp
01.01.00 RoyalPython -Ebanks Blake and Gladysss
01.00.00 MojaveRoyal - Kelso
01.00.00 AlbinoRoyal - Ziggy
00.01.00 PastelRoyal - Phyllisss
00.01.00 SpiderRoyal - Wincey |
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kashie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
567 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2009 : 20:45:22
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Here we go.....Tigger female brindle nearly 7years and Dylan tan and white 2years.
Look at your third picture - compare the face with Dylan.....very similar???? |
01.01.00 Whippets - Dylan and Tigger
01.01.00 AfricanGreys - Jasper and Ruby
00.00.15 KoiCarp
01.01.00 RoyalPython -Ebanks Blake and Gladysss
01.00.00 MojaveRoyal - Kelso
01.00.00 AlbinoRoyal - Ziggy
00.01.00 PastelRoyal - Phyllisss
00.01.00 SpiderRoyal - Wincey |
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xautomaticflowersx
Yearling
United Kingdom
209 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2009 : 23:05:06
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Yeah they are quite similar! I think it's the pretty white blaze . Hehe I love their cute matching collars!
Whippets are great, couldn't want a better dog really. Lazy most of the time, but so much fun when you take them out... and so affectionate and silly. For me it's sighthounds every time! |
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko - Eublepharis macularius ('Gecko Lady')
1.0.0 Giant Day Gecko - Phelsuma m. grandis ('Pedro')
1.0.0 Giant Namibian Sand Gecko - Chondrodactylus a. angulifer ('Mr. Chondrodactylus' or 'Mr. C')
1.0.0 Desert Iguana - Dipsosaurus dorsalis ('Iggie' or 'Iggz')
1.0.0 Royal Python - Python regius ('Ripley')
0.0.2 Rankins Dragons - Pogona henrylawsoni ('Pancake' and 'Waffles')
1.0.0 75% Jungle Jaguar Carpet Python - Morelia spilota spp. ('Buggy') |
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kashie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
567 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2009 : 22:37:33
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They are lazy - but they love to play and fight with each other.
Are you in Brean??? I think I recognise the beach? |
01.01.00 Whippets - Dylan and Tigger
01.01.00 AfricanGreys - Jasper and Ruby
00.00.15 KoiCarp
01.01.00 RoyalPython -Ebanks Blake and Gladysss
01.00.00 MojaveRoyal - Kelso
01.00.00 AlbinoRoyal - Ziggy
00.01.00 PastelRoyal - Phyllisss
00.01.00 SpiderRoyal - Wincey |
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I has new snake :)
