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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/01/2010 : 14:37:10
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| how come you never here of old royals i think the oldest ive ever heard of is 10? |
1.0.0 Royal Python (Monty)
1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2010 : 15:35:57
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There was a thread on the Dark Side asking about older snakes, one lass has one that's 28, and there's a guy with two WC78's. There were various other old snakes mentioned but they weren't royals. A lot of people do seem to have young ones though.
Thread's here if you're interested.
http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/snakes/419163-your-oldest-snake.html
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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
183 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2010 : 16:02:20
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| it quite strange aint it? maybe when the royals reach a certain age they pack up and leave home lol |
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1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2010 : 16:08:35
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Sadly, I think quite a few snakes pack up and leave home when the owners see something they think is more interesting and sell or swap them. Mine are pets though, I'm very fond of them both and can't imagine parting with them.
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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
183 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2010 : 16:12:12
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| ive only had mine about 3 months and in that three months we have both become very fond of each other. my hognose and water cobra i wouldnt get rid of them either but being venomous they are naturally a bit nastier. |
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1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2010 : 09:18:04
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| I'm starting to quite fancy a hoggie, but have decided against any more snakes until Feather's fully grown. Then I'll have a better idea of whether I want another big snake or something smaller. |
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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
183 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2010 : 12:13:21
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| hognoses are great pets only problem is that when they bite you they take a good half hour to get off because they are rear fanged venomous they want to get your finger to those teeth and it takes a while and hurts like hell but its all part of the fun of snakes. |
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1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2010 : 21:44:30
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quote:
Originally posted by chris100575
Sadly, I think quite a few snakes pack up and leave home when the owners see something they think is more interesting and sell or swap them.
and i imagine if they're adults they quite often they have a few years knocked off their age to make them more saleable...........?
which would you rather have............a 12 year old royal or a 6 year old? particularly if you're a hobbyist-breeder |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
183 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2010 : 01:30:25
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| Yeah good point GP. i dont see the point in swaps and selling these snakes are my pets i have a responsibility to look after these creatures i couldnt just go and get rid of em because there is a nicer morph for sale, i only add to my colection. im looking to add a pastel CB09 to my colection £125 on CPR |
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1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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snake age
