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osouthlondon
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 10/02/2009 : 09:08:58
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| I currently live in Redhill but spend a lot of time (Work/Play) in London (South). So far i have had absolutely no luck in finding a decent reptile supplies shop. I have been relying on one in Crystal Palace (The guys there know what they're about but the range is not the best). Does anyone know of any good ones sort of between south london and brighton? I get free train travel so distance is not neccessarily a problem. |
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osouthlondon
Hatchling
United Kingdom
54 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 09:52:43
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| Having said all of that, iw ould be willing to travel further if the shop was ridiculously good!!! |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 10:36:26
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I've never been to CPR, but have heard goos things about it and Darren.
Sorry, don't know the London area regards Rep shops. |
 
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Danny Action1
Yearling
United Kingdom
322 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 12:01:32
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Hiya im also from south-london and i use Jungle-phase in hornchurch Glenn is spot on in there and all he does is Royals you name it he does it or can sort you out with who can. Also Cold-blooded is just down the road and they do some strange stuff in there but also very good with all other stuff they do some Royals but nothing compared to Jugle-phase but both are really worth the visit hope that helps.
Danny
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osouthlondon
Hatchling
United Kingdom
54 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 13:05:18
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| Yeah i'll give that a go mate, sounds good, cheers. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 13:40:18
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| Yes, Glenn also has a very good reputation. |
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osouthlondon
Hatchling
United Kingdom
54 Posts |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 15:23:13
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| Are they venomous? - If so they are more than likely on the DWA list and you would need a license. |
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osouthlondon
Hatchling
United Kingdom
54 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 15:29:29
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| In the natural world they are highly venomous!! I don't know if there is a way to remove the venom glands or something to that effect. I've always liked them but was always under the impression that you couldn't own them here. Does anyone know what the requirements for a license are? Also i'm looking at the possibilities of another snake, does anyone have any recommendations? (I'm not interested in corn snakes, no offense to any owners but they just don't do it for me, also big snakes such as retics and boas would be problematic due to their eventual size.) |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 16:23:23
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| How about king or milk snakes? |
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osouthlondon
Hatchling
United Kingdom
54 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 16:30:42
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| My mum owns both so they hold little to no interest for me because, let's face it, if my MUM has got them, how uncool must they be?!! In all seriousness though, i'm looking at something a bit more exotic though obviously within the rules of the DWA. |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
1196 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2009 : 17:22:59
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Cobras- cool snakes, but I wouldn't want one in my house.
What's up with a king?? They aren't mum snakes- they are for people who don't mind a bit of feistiness. More fun than a royal any day  |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2009 : 18:31:14
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lol, I can understand the mum having one issue  A few people on here keep rainbow boas, I guess they are a bit more exotic. |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2009 : 08:22:12
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Totally understand where you are coming from with the DWAs. There is a sticky thread on the dark side about getting a DWA licence. Not that I've been considering it at all .
The basic impression I get is that you need to get mentored by an experienced DWA keeper/licence holder who then writes a letter of recommendation stating that you are competant in handling/keeping DWA species; get building work done on the rep room; inspections by specialist vet and council approval.
Pretty costly hobby if you want to do it. Unfortunately (for you) if it's your mum's house and she says no (the vet and the council will speak to her independantly) then the idea is a no go.
I can't do it because I have asthmatic children and won't take the risk.
If I did do it it would be the cobras from your earlier post, King Cobras and Gaboon Vipers  . |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2009 : 10:57:10
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To me cobras are absolutley gorgeous, they are magnificent, but my fave snake after Royals is the Eastern Diamond back, they are beautiful and i like the Timber rattle snake to, seen one when i was in the USA, scared the pants off me..lol..
The big retics and anacondas i believe should stay in the wild not in captivity...
As for King snakes, they are lovely to, just cos they are not your cup of tea, dont mean they are a mums snake...they cant be that mummsy if they can kill and eat rattlers... |
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osouthlondon
Hatchling
United Kingdom
54 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2009 : 11:51:23
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| I suppose it's the uniquity of the hots that attracts me. I don't really want anything that people are going to come in to my house and start poking and prodding and telling me how 'Keeeeeyyooot!!' it is. I would be happy with the fact that i stood out from the 'cat and dog' crowd, and even to a certain degree, 'the corn snake and other associated harmles reptiles' crowd, don't get me wrong i'm not saying they are rubbish pets or anything like that, I like most animals, it's just that there is a difference, for me, between the animals that I like, and the animals that I would be willing to keep as pets. I like the idea of having something out of the ordinary. Its something that I will consider for a long time before I act upon it, as I am aware that DWA ownership is not something that can be taken lightly, nor should one of the reasons for getting the license be so you can impress people with the animals. I genuinely am, and have been since a young age, interested in exotic reptiles of all shapes colours and sizes. I'm still (Relatively) young so i've got time to gain experience and knowledge before I look at actually owning any DWAs. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2009 : 13:00:42
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| It would probably be a good idea for you to own a wild caught Japanese Rat Snake or something equally feisty to gain experience and learn how not to get tagged. |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2009 : 13:04:08
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Originally posted by osouthlondon
I suppose it's the uniquity of the hots that attracts me. I don't really want anything that people are going to come in to my house and start poking and prodding and telling me how 'Keeeeeyyooot!!' it is. I would be happy with the fact that i stood out from the 'cat and dog' crowd, and even to a certain degree, 'the corn snake and other associated harmles reptiles' crowd, don't get me wrong i'm not saying they are rubbish pets or anything like that, I like most animals, it's just that there is a difference, for me, between the animals that I like, and the animals that I would be willing to keep as pets. I like the idea of having something out of the ordinary. Its something that I will consider for a long time before I act upon it, as I am aware that DWA ownership is not something that can be taken lightly, nor should one of the reasons for getting the license be so you can impress people with the animals. I genuinely am, and have been since a young age, interested in exotic reptiles of all shapes colours and sizes. I'm still (Relatively) young so i've got time to gain experience and knowledge before I look at actually owning any DWAs.
Have you looked up any DWA keepers in your area yet? If you can find one that's willing to let you 'shadow' them and learn the necessary skills then that would be one step towards your licence. You'd also find out if it's right for you too. If you touch cloth every time one lunges in your direction then you know it's not for you. Do you have any experience with DWAs yet? My only experience to date is watching them on telly and going "wow".
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osouthlondon
Hatchling
United Kingdom
54 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2009 : 14:21:20
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| I've got just as much experience as the average armchair fan!! No in all seriousness I was born in Australia and my uncle worked in Australia Zoo (Of Steve Irwin fame) so i've been around them and trust me, fear is good to a certain extent!! It ensures that you don't get complacent, which believe me, is a death sentence. I have held a Tiger snake (Which was unconcious due to medical procedures underway) that's about it. Unfortunately my uncle is no longer around (natural causes) and I have no clue about how to get in touch with any local license holders. As I say, I have always held an interest in hots, stemming from being around them as a young lad, and i have a healthy respect for the dangers that they pose as well as the animals themselves. I am a slow learner but i never forget and i pay very close attention to anything that i am being taught, so i think i would get on well, but i just don't know how to find the guys to give me a bit of training. |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/02/2009 : 14:35:28
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My only experience to date is watching them on telly and going "wow".
Thats the best experience to have in my opinion, definately the safest...lol |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2009 : 15:17:40
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Originally posted by osouthlondon
I've got just as much experience as the average armchair fan!! No in all seriousness I was born in Australia and my uncle worked in Australia Zoo (Of Steve Irwin fame) so i've been around them and trust me, fear is good to a certain extent!! It ensures that you don't get complacent, which believe me, is a death sentence. I have held a Tiger snake (Which was unconcious due to medical procedures underway) that's about it. Unfortunately my uncle is no longer around (natural causes) and I have no clue about how to get in touch with any local license holders. As I say, I have always held an interest in hots, stemming from being around them as a young lad, and i have a healthy respect for the dangers that they pose as well as the animals themselves. I am a slow learner but i never forget and i pay very close attention to anything that i am being taught, so i think i would get on well, but i just don't know how to find the guys to give me a bit of training.
Give London Zoo a ring. I'm not sure what they have there now cos I was 5 when I last went there and, trust me, that was a bloody long time ago. Failing that, if there are no zoos nearer to you, then there is Marwell Zoo near Winchester. If they can't help then they probably know somebody that can. |
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