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Dazzetski
Yearling
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
 Posted - 01/02/2009 : 15:18:46
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Hi everyone, I live in ellesmere port & am really keen to get a royal. I know where I'm going to get it from, but aren't too sure what size vivarium to get, it'll be a baby/yearling. I've seen a few nice looking vivariums on the net/ebay, I was wondering if anyone knows of any relatively local stockists???
Any hints & tips would be very gratefully received. |
 
0.2.0 Cats (Spud & Phoebe) RIP Stevie fat man
1.1.0 Royals (Syd & Sofia)
2.2.3 Corns (Hogan, Shaggy, Sparkle, Tango, Fred, Haribo & Go Faster)
0.0.1 Columbian Rainbow Boa (Escobar)
1.1.0 Variable King Snakes (Lancelot & Guinaverre)
0.0.20 Fish |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2009 : 15:39:21
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HI welcome to the forum  |
"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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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2009 : 16:42:12
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2009 : 16:47:46
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| Hello, sorry but I'm not from that area, sure someone will be able to help though. |
 
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2009 : 18:44:38
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Hello and welcome  . |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2009 : 19:35:35
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heya and welcome
for a real youngster i'd go for a plastic faun/tub/RUB, a yearling might be better in a 2ft viv though. it really depends on which snake you decide to go for and how well grown on it is but generally speaking they prefer their enclosure on the cosy side to make them feel secure. |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Dazzetski
Yearling
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2009 : 20:15:08
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| Thanks, I'm probably gonna for the yearling, so a 2 foot one it is then. What type of heating is best for it, I've read bad things about heat mats causing burns??? |
0.2.0 Cats (Spud & Phoebe) RIP Stevie fat man
1.1.0 Royals (Syd & Sofia)
2.2.3 Corns (Hogan, Shaggy, Sparkle, Tango, Fred, Haribo & Go Faster)
0.0.1 Columbian Rainbow Boa (Escobar)
1.1.0 Variable King Snakes (Lancelot & Guinaverre)
0.0.20 Fish |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2009 : 21:53:41
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i'd recommend a heatmat, certainly till it gets to nearer adult size any heatsource should be run off a thermostat which can be picked up new for £20-£25, a stat is essential. to prevent your snake coming into direct contact with the mat you can put a piece of lino/tile over it.
ceramics are better for heavier-bodied snakes such as adult royals. again they need a stat, also a bulb guard to prevent them burning themselves on the bare bulb.
heatmats are my preference for younger royals but other people might prefer ceramics. |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Dazzetski
Yearling
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2009 : 22:03:06
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| Thanks for the advice, I'm going viv hunting tomorrow, I'll post some photos as soon as ssssssssofia comes home |
0.2.0 Cats (Spud & Phoebe) RIP Stevie fat man
1.1.0 Royals (Syd & Sofia)
2.2.3 Corns (Hogan, Shaggy, Sparkle, Tango, Fred, Haribo & Go Faster)
0.0.1 Columbian Rainbow Boa (Escobar)
1.1.0 Variable King Snakes (Lancelot & Guinaverre)
0.0.20 Fish |
Edited by - Dazzetski on 10/02/2009 22:26:03 |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
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Dazzetski
Yearling
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2009 : 14:12:55
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| Thanks everyone, the viv's built with the silicone curing, after talking to the breeder at contact pets, I decided on the heat lamp & guard afterall. Picking Ssssssssofia up on Wednesday, I can't wait!!!!! |
0.2.0 Cats (Spud & Phoebe) RIP Stevie fat man
1.1.0 Royals (Syd & Sofia)
2.2.3 Corns (Hogan, Shaggy, Sparkle, Tango, Fred, Haribo & Go Faster)
0.0.1 Columbian Rainbow Boa (Escobar)
1.1.0 Variable King Snakes (Lancelot & Guinaverre)
0.0.20 Fish |
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Colin S
Yearling
United Kingdom
148 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2009 : 15:56:46
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Hello Daryl,
I joined the forum about 5 days ago and I have had lot of help from other people on here.
I got my viv set up yesterday and am collecting the girl tonight. Just like you, can`t wait.
Welcome to the site and hopefully us `snake mites` can learn from each other. Just trying to think of a good female name now. |
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KrazyKerry
Hatchling
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2009 : 16:18:18
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| HI.. |
0.1.0 Amel Motley corn : CORAL
0.0.1 Ghost corn: CASPER
1.0.0 Royal Python: BLAZE
1.0.0 Yemen chameleon: CHONG
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: CLEO |
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Dazzetski
Yearling
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2009 : 19:52:31
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| colin how about ssssssssssamanttthhhhhaaa! |
0.2.0 Cats (Spud & Phoebe) RIP Stevie fat man
1.1.0 Royals (Syd & Sofia)
2.2.3 Corns (Hogan, Shaggy, Sparkle, Tango, Fred, Haribo & Go Faster)
0.0.1 Columbian Rainbow Boa (Escobar)
1.1.0 Variable King Snakes (Lancelot & Guinaverre)
0.0.20 Fish |
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kashie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
567 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2009 : 09:10:30
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| Hello and welcome, I too am a novice as far as snake keeping is concerned, please include me in your learning process. Gladysssssssssssssssss, is my 5 months old royal but have only had her since November. |
01.01.00 Whippets - Dylan and Tigger
01.01.00 AfricanGreys - Jasper and Ruby
00.00.15 KoiCarp
01.01.00 RoyalPython -Ebanks Blake and Gladysss
01.00.00 MojaveRoyal - Kelso
01.00.00 AlbinoRoyal - Ziggy
00.01.00 PastelRoyal - Phyllisss
00.01.00 SpiderRoyal - Wincey |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2009 : 10:15:27
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kashie if you delete your all the writing you see in your sig im pretty sure you will just leave your pic.
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Dazzetski
Yearling
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2009 : 19:22:06
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| sssssssofia has arrived 24 hours early!!! she's stunning even if i am biased, about 2' 3", i'll post some photos once she's settled |
0.2.0 Cats (Spud & Phoebe) RIP Stevie fat man
1.1.0 Royals (Syd & Sofia)
2.2.3 Corns (Hogan, Shaggy, Sparkle, Tango, Fred, Haribo & Go Faster)
0.0.1 Columbian Rainbow Boa (Escobar)
1.1.0 Variable King Snakes (Lancelot & Guinaverre)
0.0.20 Fish |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2009 : 21:42:29
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| Congrats . |
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kashie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
567 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2009 : 21:56:05
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| Thanks for that - only just read post - but yes you were right and now it's just the picture. |
01.01.00 Whippets - Dylan and Tigger
01.01.00 AfricanGreys - Jasper and Ruby
00.00.15 KoiCarp
01.01.00 RoyalPython -Ebanks Blake and Gladysss
01.00.00 MojaveRoyal - Kelso
01.00.00 AlbinoRoyal - Ziggy
00.01.00 PastelRoyal - Phyllisss
00.01.00 SpiderRoyal - Wincey |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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