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| Justin |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 20:44:10
Hi,
I am a complete novice when it comes to snakes/reptiles!
The only contact i have had with snakes was the other day when i went to a safari park and my girlfriend held a 4ft Royal Python! I wanted to hold him next but he started to curl up into a ball and the keeper put him away.
I have never really been to sure about snakes! I know this is a wierd request but would anyone who lives near me be willing to let me come round and handle their snake? Maybe have them teach me the ropes before i look at getting one?
I live in Worthing West Sussex. |
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| Justin |
Posted - 14/09/2009 : 02:01:53
Can anyone tell me at what length should i move a royal from a rub to a viv? and how big should the viv be?
Sorry for all the questions guys! Everyone on here has been a huge help so far!
Cheers |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 20:18:51
http://www.888reptiles.co.uk/
http://www.cornishcrispa.co.uk/index.php?cPath=174
http://www.livefoods.co.uk/
http://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/
www.ebay.co.uk |
| Justin |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 19:38:51
Cheers mate. Any websites people prefer to buy bits i.e. heat mats etc from? |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 19:07:04
9L RUB for hatchlings is fine, you can get them from Staples and many other shops as well as online: http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/html/onlineshop/fullrange_rub.php |
| Justin |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 18:54:42
Can anyone tell me where online sells rubs and what size do i want? Also a half decent website i could purchase bits like a heat mat/mat stat etc.
Blackecho: I have emailed john at DjReptiles and am awaiting a reply. |
| spor |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 21:26:58
smart . as hannah said as well reptile shops should let you handle. if they dont then don't buy a snake from that shop. |
| Justin |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 18:25:45
Cheers Blackecho! Might drop DJ reptiles an email and ask if i can go up and get a few handling poniters etc and see what its all about! Just dont want to buy a snake thats gonna live 20 odd years if im just not gonna get on with them! Would rather be armed with the know how first before diving in feet first! |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 12:26:30
This thread might be of interest to you Justin: http://www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2561 |
| Justin |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 11:09:04
Hi thanks for all the replies! It seems there are a few people in the Portsmouth area. Does anyone know of the nearest breeder to me? I dont mind traveling! |
| dazb |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 10:02:47
Hi and welcome... |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 09:31:11
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=uk&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=112593820916262830425.0004650447323a628107e&mid=1236971649 |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 00:05:04
hi and welcome,i have had a look at the members map to see if any ones near you.Nearest is plymouth/southamton. |
| Gingerpony |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 22:00:23
heya and welcome |
| HannahB |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 21:36:26
id offer to let you handle my older corn as hes super gentle but think we are a bit far away from you... is there a rep shop near you? a lot of rep shops are good in that if you ask they will let you handle the reps
hey and welcome btw |
| spor |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 21:24:00
Hi. as BE said that is a great idea. i can't help either though as in N.Ireland |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 20:48:42
What a great idea. You'd be welcome to see mine, but the wrong end of the country. Good luck. |
