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badwool
Sub Adult
658 Posts |
 Posted - 18/06/2012 : 14:43:52
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Hi guys,
I'm new here (obv)
Thinking of adding a Royal to my collection of pets at the minute which is a flame crested gecko, asian forest scorpion and my newest avicularia versicolor.
I am going to be making along with my brother a cabinet to house them all - at the moment the versicolor and the cresty are in the 12 x 12 x 18 exo terra's and the scorp in the 12 x 12 x 12.
Not sure what to do about the royal and was hoping for some advice.
My original plan was to house the 3 tanks underneath, then have a main tank above to house the royal that would be approx 36 x 12 x 18 L,D,H but if i get a baby royal I imagine this would be far too big?
I do have a spare 12 x 12 x 12 exo terra but would this be far too small?
So, do I buy a medium sized royal around 2foot that I know is captive bred and feeding?
Would love your feedback.
Thanks
Dave. |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 18/06/2012 : 14:55:51
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Hi Dave, and Welcome :)
The captive bred Royal you mentioned sounds good to me, for housing you take the length of the snake , then the length x width of the enclosure in this case its 24" so that's the minimub size really:) |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
Edited by - JanieW on 18/06/2012 15:02:37 |
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badwool
Sub Adult
658 Posts |
Posted - 18/06/2012 : 15:04:30
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Ok cool.
So if for example I found one that was around 2 foot, a 3 foot enclosure would be suitable.
And what about temprement? Do snakes get to know there owners? My concern here is two fold, would a smaller snake that has grown up with me be more likely to accept my handling than an adult snake that has been handled by someone else?
I know this may seem like a strange question but I want to make sure I make the right decision for both me and the snake. |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 18/06/2012 : 15:11:16
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A 2 foot snake should be fine in a 3' viv, just pack it out with fake plants, they like clutter.
Temperament.hmm if its been well handled, I can't see problems for you. I think they do get to know their owners..my lot are all dopey lol
I bought mine when there were 9.5 months old, so none were babies, at least a little older feeding is less stressful for you. |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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badwool
Sub Adult
658 Posts |
Posted - 18/06/2012 : 15:15:40
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well, i'm very much into my naturalistic looking vivariums ( I will post some pics of my current setups ) so it will be very full with plants etc - hopefully all real.
As for stressful eating - my scorp didnt eat for 3 months - why they do these things to us I do not know.
Thank you very much for your advice so far. |
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Fezza
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1063 Posts |
Posted - 18/06/2012 : 15:52:58
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1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 mojave royal
1.0.0 pastel enchi royal
0.1.0 cinnamon royal
0.1.0 pewter royal
0.1.0 genetic stripe royal
0.1.0 lesser goblin royal
0.1.0 phantom royal
0.1.0 Columbian rainbow boa
0.0.1 aru x jaya GTP
0.1.0 bredli
1.0.0 trans pecos rat snake
1.0.0 fat black cat
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blackskull
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1278 Posts |
Posted - 18/06/2012 : 18:07:41
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1.1 normal royal, sully, silver
0.1 pinstripe royal, penny
1.1 pastel royal, lars, clover
0.1 lesser royal, serenity
0.1 black pastel royal, betty
0.1 mojave royal, mavis
0.1 normal het clown
1.0 pastel het clown
1.0 nuclear, ned
1.0 super phantom
1.0 childrens python, myles
0.1 hog island boa
0.1 sonoran x boa, grace
0.0.1 mack snow leopard gecko, munchkin
4.1 cats, stan, dave, marble, binx, daisy
4.1 rabbits, mol, ted, bill, spud, alice
0.1 crazy cat/bunny lady of bridgwater, lucy |
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mattc142
Hatchling
United Kingdom
95 Posts |
Posted - 18/06/2012 : 21:12:18
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badwool
Sub Adult
658 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 10:08:05
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thanks for the the warm welcome guys!!
will keep you all updated when the build starts. |
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Evolution Morphs
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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