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MrsA82
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 14/06/2011 : 22:47:16
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Anyone got it or read it (any good?)
I've just ordered it for the O/H from the kids for fathers day
He's been looking at getting it for a while now |
  
2.4.0 Royal python
0.0.2 Cornsnake
1.1.0 Extreme red Albino Hognose
2.2.1 Crested Gecko
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon
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Posted - 14/06/2011 : 23:02:00
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It is really good - covers all aspects of royals, including a huge section on morphs and genetics (about which I'm an ignoramus lol) and loads on health, breeding, handling and the origins of royals in Africa. I'd quibble on a couple of points of husbandry, but otherwise, a book I wouldn't be without.
Doesn't seem to be generally available in this country; i got a pristine hardback copy via Amazon but otherwise it only seems available in some rep stores as an import ... shame. There doesn't seem to be anything else as comprehensive about royals - or not so far as I know.
I'm sure your OH will be delighted. |
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Royalbob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
1115 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 00:09:47
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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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Kylashnikov
Hatchling
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 02:11:27
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| I don't mean to be cheeky but could you link me to the book please? I've got a real taste for reading up on new topics recently and I don't actually own a book on Royals. So far I've just researched things on the internet and got lucky I think haha. |
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hodgie
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1197 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 06:49:39
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| I also have it, good read, but sadly the £50 isn`t justified in my opinion. |
Royals owned "lots"
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MrsA82
Yearling
United Kingdom
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hodgie
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1197 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 15:21:23
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Royals owned "lots"
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Posted - 15/06/2011 : 15:34:47
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Me too! Mine cost me £45 secondhand, but it was really pristine condition and hardback, printed on heavy glossy paper - about the best quality book I own, and I've got hundreds, that's my other addiction.
Hi, Kylashnikov, I reckon Surrey Pet Supplies is offering it at a very fair price, unless you get lucky on Amazon. The book doesn't seem to be in print in the UK - I got no trace of it on the WH Smith website.
One thing you could do to obtain a sneak preview would be if a rep shop in your area has got copies on display; failing that, public libraries used to do a request service, whereby you could request a book and even if it wasn't in stock, they would obtain it from another library and loan it to you as per usual. Worth a try, if they still do this.
ps, amendment - useful info:
The complete Ball python - a comprehensive guide to care, breeding and genetic mutations
by Kevin McCurley
published by Eco, Herpetological Publishing and Distribution, 2005
ISBN 978-0-9767334-0-4 |
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MrsA82
Yearling
United Kingdom
437 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 15:39:47
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Looks like I got a bargain then :)
Still waiting for the dhl delivery man :(
Last week he came at 6pm
Why do I have to be the last drop lol
I was watching one on eBay brand new it went for £38 + £3.25 delivery
Then I searched and good old Surrey pets came up
Can't fault them really |
2.4.0 Royal python
0.0.2 Cornsnake
1.1.0 Extreme red Albino Hognose
2.2.1 Crested Gecko
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon
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jhk2005
Yearling
United Kingdom
166 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 18:28:05
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| This book is my bible :) i've read it cover to cover i don't know how many times. one of the best ones out there by far. |
1.6.0 Normal Royals - Will, Grace, Lolly, Patty, Maddie, Mystique, Victoria
1.1.0 Pastel Royals - Becks, Sophie
0.1.0 Spider Royal - Charlotte
0.1.0 Mojave Royal - Mo
1.1.0 Yellowbelly Royals - Pinky, Perky
1.0.0 Pinstripe Royal - Pip
1.0.0 Bumblebee Royal - Buzz
1.0.0 Vanilla Royal - Vinnie
1.0.0 Lesser Royal - Leo
1.0.0 Cinnamon Royal - Sam
1.0.0 Burmese Python - Kane
0.1.0 Albino Burmese Python - Amber
1.0.0 Redfoot Tortoise - Chucky |
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MrsA82
Yearling
United Kingdom
437 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 18:49:48
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| I can't wait to read it to (it's arrived now) after the O/T has of course lol ;) |
2.4.0 Royal python
0.0.2 Cornsnake
1.1.0 Extreme red Albino Hognose
2.2.1 Crested Gecko
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon
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reptilemadd
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
969 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 21:44:17
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| ust ordered a copy of the complete ball python (published by ECO ) also by Kevin McCurley, BATS from swell reptiles only £8.36 is it any good BATS? |
1.0.0 beardie "magic"
1.1.0 100% Het Clown "Cerberus" and "Artemis"
0.1.0 Poss Calico "Ariadne"
1.0.0 Lesser " Kronos"
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scubadude
Yearling
United Kingdom
326 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2011 : 17:21:23
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cracking book, it along with vin russos complete boa constrictor are my snake bibles.
And surrey pets definately best price.  |
1.0 Classic corn snake
2.3 Normal Royal
1.1 spider royal
1.0 Mojave Royal
1.0 Butter Royal
0.1 Pastel ph ghost Royal
1.0 Enchi Royal python
1.0 Pastel royal poss ???
1.1 Yellowbelly Royal
1.1 Cinnamon Royal
1.1 Fire Royal
1.1 100% het Clowns
1.1 Crawl cay boas
1.0 Hypo hog island boa
0.1 Hog island Boa
coming soon
0.1 Bumblebee
opinions are like ars*holes, everyone's got one, but you don't need to share them with the world. |
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Posted - 16/06/2011 : 18:52:20
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Originally posted by reptilemadd
ust ordered a copy of the complete ball python (published by ECO ) also by Kevin McCurley, BATS from swell reptiles only £8.36 is it any good BATS?
I haven't read this particular one - he's written two titles that I know of - the complete ball python and ball pythons in captivity, but anything he writes I reckon will be good - might just order this one myself. |
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scubadude
Yearling
United Kingdom
326 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2011 : 19:34:06
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Originally posted by reptilemadd
ust ordered a copy of the complete ball python (published by ECO ) also by Kevin McCurley, BATS from swell reptiles only £8.36 is it any good BATS?
From what I remember when looking this is just a slimmed down version of the complete ball python, it doesn't have the full morph section though, all the other important information is there.
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1.0 Classic corn snake
2.3 Normal Royal
1.1 spider royal
1.0 Mojave Royal
1.0 Butter Royal
0.1 Pastel ph ghost Royal
1.0 Enchi Royal python
1.0 Pastel royal poss ???
1.1 Yellowbelly Royal
1.1 Cinnamon Royal
1.1 Fire Royal
1.1 100% het Clowns
1.1 Crawl cay boas
1.0 Hypo hog island boa
0.1 Hog island Boa
coming soon
0.1 Bumblebee
opinions are like ars*holes, everyone's got one, but you don't need to share them with the world. |
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Kylashnikov
Hatchling
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2011 : 20:41:31
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| It's a shame it's so expensive, I'd love to own it... It sucks being a student in part time work. :( |
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Posted - 17/06/2011 : 11:12:10
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So... this £8.36 one is the Complete Ball Python without all the genetic stuff? Wish I'd known - I'd have been perfectly content with that, at a fraction of the price. I learned some genetics when breeding Siamese cats (I even knew about Mendelian recessives lol!) but royal python genetics make my brain hurt! |
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Kylashnikov
Hatchling
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2011 : 11:30:46
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| I think I'm going to take the plunge this weekend and buy it from Surrey Reptiles. I should have been paid today, hopefully learning the genetics will be able to make up for the cost of the book one day. |
Edited by - Kylashnikov on 17/06/2011 11:31:00 |
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Jayde
Yearling
United Kingdom
291 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2011 : 21:50:32
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The complete ball python
