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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
 Posted - 01/01/2011 : 19:48:39
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| i popped into my local pet shop today and there was i lovely male python about a foot in in total so still small he was snappy ie striking every so often my question is will he grow out of this? as i want to give him a loving home |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
1152 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2011 : 19:52:54
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| the striking may well be defensive as they do not feel secure in the shop, so it is possible that providing a secure environment for them and handling that may be enough to calm them down. |
 
Royals, Corns, Boa, Kings, Hoggy, Ratsnakes
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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2011 : 19:57:36
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| ok great would a 1,5 ft viv be ok for him |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2011 : 19:58:07
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| at the size he is |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
1152 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2011 : 20:03:28
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| at the size he is don't see that as being a problem. |
Royals, Corns, Boa, Kings, Hoggy, Ratsnakes
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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2011 : 20:05:24
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| thankyou gmac i`m i right in saying its 1ft of viv to 1ft of python? |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
1152 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2011 : 20:09:11
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| have heard that for boas and larger but not sure if it applies to Royals, sorry |
Royals, Corns, Boa, Kings, Hoggy, Ratsnakes
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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2011 : 20:12:37
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| ok cheers for your help |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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Royalbob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
1115 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2011 : 21:58:50
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Hi botting i change the set up when the royals length = the length and depth of the enclosure.
I use rubs in a rack and go from 5l for hatchlings then to 9l, 18l, and finish at 33l or 50l for adults.
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1.0 Enchi butter
1.0 Enchi X Pastel
1.0 Fire het clown
1.0 Bumblebee
1.0 pinstripe
0.1 Enchi Fire
0.1 Pastel calico
0.1 Yellow belly Pinstripe
0.1 Lemon pastel poss het clown
0.1 Het clown
0.1 Yellow belly
0.1 Green Mojave
0.1 HC Albino
0.2 Normals
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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2011 : 22:13:00
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| thanks can i ask about light in the viv i use a green with my corns the pet shop says red for a python |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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Posted - 01/01/2011 : 22:20:09
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Hi, poor little guy, I want him myself!
The bottom line is, though, if you feel confident enough with him, he will probably settle down, but unless you are confident, it won't do him any favours to take him on. Know how you feel - as I've said, I'd want him too, but it really is all down to confidence on your part, and also there may be stress/feeding issues with him that may take time and patience to overcome. And there are hatchling snakes that are just damn feisty little devils!
All the best. |
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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2011 : 22:36:29
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| confidence is not a problem as i also keep tatantula`s the little guy should be in a good home and he`ll get one with me is £125 to much for a normal 1 ft male |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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Royalbob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
1115 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2011 : 22:40:07
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Originally posted by botting1973
thanks can i ask about light in the viv i use a green with my corns the pet shop says red for a python
Only red, blue or black bulbs as they don't see in those spectrums to well.
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1.0 Enchi butter
1.0 Enchi X Pastel
1.0 Fire het clown
1.0 Bumblebee
1.0 pinstripe
0.1 Enchi Fire
0.1 Pastel calico
0.1 Yellow belly Pinstripe
0.1 Lemon pastel poss het clown
0.1 Het clown
0.1 Yellow belly
0.1 Green Mojave
0.1 HC Albino
0.2 Normals
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Posted - 01/01/2011 : 22:46:21
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Wow, is that £125???
I paid £60 for Shahi, who was a cf hatchling, in a shop in July, £150 for Saada, also cf, 09, but with her own viv and a lot of equipment, and £135 for Surahi, 06 cb dinker 1300+gm.
But if that's what the prices are like in your area, and it certainly sounds like you can handle the little guy, I'd be tempted to go for it if you can afford that. Sounds like he needs a peaceful home ... and it may just have been his feeding day ...all the best. |
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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2011 : 09:44:58
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| he is due for feed in the next two day`s so that could be the reason to |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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Royalbob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
1115 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2011 : 14:06:24
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yeh £125 is steep but if your set on him then go for it.
If not have a look through some classifieds you'll prob get the royal and the set up for that. |
1.0 Enchi butter
1.0 Enchi X Pastel
1.0 Fire het clown
1.0 Bumblebee
1.0 pinstripe
0.1 Enchi Fire
0.1 Pastel calico
0.1 Yellow belly Pinstripe
0.1 Lemon pastel poss het clown
0.1 Het clown
0.1 Yellow belly
0.1 Green Mojave
0.1 HC Albino
0.2 Normals
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Posted - 02/01/2011 : 14:19:28
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I did wonder later - is the snake a morph, for that price? It IS dear, for a normal, but some shops are expensive and if you don't have much choice in that area, or transport, then you're forced to pay the higher price. Even if you do have transport, the cost of petrol will add to the price of the snake if you have to travel long distance and a dearer snake locally may be better value in the end.
I can certainly recommend Preloved, I answered 2 ads, and got my two girls very locally, at prices I was pleased with, as I am with the snakes, but West Yorks, even though I don't drive, is an easy area in which to obtain royals.
Good luck with your search for your royal. |
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stotty01
Hatchling
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2011 : 14:37:06
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| that is waaaaaaaaay to step unless your getting equipment with it. would pay £60 tops for the snake unless it has some sort of het to it :) |
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
1152 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2011 : 14:40:34
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
I did wonder later - is the snake a morph, for that price? It IS dear, for a normal, but some shops are expensive and if you don't have much choice in that area, or transport, then you're forced to pay the higher price. Even if you do have transport, the cost of petrol will add to the price of the snake if you have to travel long distance and a dearer snake locally may be better value in the end.
I can certainly recommend Preloved, I answered 2 ads, and got my two girls very locally, at prices I was pleased with, as I am with the snakes, but West Yorks, even though I don't drive, is an easy area in which to obtain royals.
Good luck with your search for your royal.
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Originally posted by stotty01
that is waaaaaaaaay to step unless your getting equipment with it. would pay £60 tops for the snake unless it has some sort of het to it :)
It is a bit steep yes, but you have to remember this is from a shop and not a breeder. Shops do price not only royals but all snakes rather higher.
The other thing is a snake is worth what you are wiling to pay for it. |
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Posted - 02/01/2011 : 15:15:05
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Originally posted by GMac
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
I did wonder later - is the snake a morph, for that price? It IS dear, for a normal, but some shops are expensive and if you don't have much choice in that area, or transport, then you're forced to pay the higher price. Even if you do have transport, the cost of petrol will add to the price of the snake if you have to travel long distance and a dearer snake locally may be better value in the end.
I can certainly recommend Preloved, I answered 2 ads, and got my two girls very locally, at prices I was pleased with, as I am with the snakes, but West Yorks, even though I don't drive, is an easy area in which to obtain royals.
Good luck with your search for your royal.
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Originally posted by stotty01
that is waaaaaaaaay to step unless your getting equipment with it. would pay £60 tops for the snake unless it has some sort of het to it :)
It is a bit steep yes, but you have to remember this is from a shop and not a breeder. Shops do price not only royals but all snakes rather higher.
The other thing is a snake is worth what you are wiling to pay for it.
Very true.
He may be a very dear snake, but if he's going to be YOUR very dear snake, lol, he's worth every penny. |
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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2011 : 21:30:00
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| i already love the little guy i handled him again today and he is no longer striking ( he must be getting use to me ) his home is all set up for him to come home . |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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