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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/03/2009 : 21:26:50
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Sorry, had forgotten I'd put that graph up.
Yes he's light, doesn't weigh much more than a new hatchling, but that's unsurprising if he will only take pinkies, he's not going to gain much with them as he will use all the energy up. Once you get him eating properly he'll shoot up. As long as he isn't losing weight. |
 
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2009 : 21:42:35
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Hey Misscat, repetition is fine, and if you need to post again...just do it, the people on here are so nice and kept me sane when my royal had an RI...is better for you and your snake... |
"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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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 14:10:25
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hi, just bought a ceramic heater, and my brother gave me the fitting for it (just need a cage and stat thingum for that now.)
also picked up some rat pups, so i can be ready to give Ra a go with those. Looked for reptoboost and shedaid but the shop didnt have any (typical of jollyes if you ask me)so im about to order some online. ^_^ |
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ddm10
Yearling
United Kingdom
189 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 16:17:41
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how is he today?
You wont be able to use the matstat with the ceramic, the Habistat pulse proportional is good. I got mine for £33 on ebay, but you can probably get it cheaper. |
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 18:40:53
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yea i know, am on a mad hunt for a reasonably priced one :s going to get a matstat anyway cos i could do with one for my tarantulas, when i move Ra into the new viv and put in the ceramic heat bulb i am going to shift the tarantuala tanks into the big tank then i can heat them more efficiently as well.
He seems about the same today as yesterday really, still shedding in places which is why i was hoping to grab the shed aid today, but i've had to order it online instead :(
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 19:06:37
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ARGH! what wattage?!?! LOL i just realised that the wattage of a ceramic bulb needed depends on the size viv im trying to heat, and the destructions(  ) only give it in litres! i dont know the lites! it's a 2ft bog standard beech, glass fronted viv, any ideas? |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 19:18:59
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| what wattage ceramic you got...? |
 
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 19:39:37
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| 100 watts :s i have the reciept though so i can take it back if needs be |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 19:50:52
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| Sounds about right to me. |
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 19:53:35
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oh good ^_^
i've been looking at some piccies of royals, before, during and after shedding and i reckon Ra does have retained eyecaps after all, do you reckon i should have a go with a wet cotton bud now or should i wait and try the ShedAid first? |
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 19:57:15
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oooh and i have just seen the pic of nyo in the bath too... (http://www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=382) is that something that most people do? would that be a good idea for me to give Ra a blast in the bath? if so:
1: how much water?
2:how warm?
3:how long should he be in there?
4:how likely is it that he will drown? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 20:03:17
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It can help with a bad shed.
Water the depth of the snake
The temperature of the hot end of the viv (~32C)
20-30 mins, then allow to run through a towel or flannel.
Not likely, but he may escape down an overflow if you're not careful! |
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 20:08:32
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oo i will go and do that now then and let you know how that pans out....
of course i might be some time as the towelling will take place in my bedroom, and if i get tagged...chances are he will get loose in my room LOL. let u kno whow it goes, befor i do it though, should i do the eyes with cotton bud or leave for the mo? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 20:13:26
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| Some snakes will take to it, others will get stressed out => Non-feeding Royal! |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 20:34:36
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wow, i didn't manage to log in yesterday but there's so much on this thread to read and so much information put forward!
nice to see wohic on here too although we're signifiacntly smaller than her usual haunt  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 20:36:14
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| I know! so many kind people on here! ^_^ |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 20:42:08
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we are all glad to help...
100w is plenty for a 2 foot viv i would say. wants its upto temp you will find it will be running at a fraction of that anyway because of the stat.
let it run for an hour or so when you first switch it on cos they do smell a bit at first. just burning the dust etc off... |
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 20:45:40
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i wouldnt...you would need to send it off to get probe fixed...
is it for your mat or ceramic??? |
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 20:50:54
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| both, was told it would do the mat for now, then do the ceramic when i switch the vivs...did i get that right or would i need to get a mat stat as well? |
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