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dazza
Yearling

United Kingdom
122 Posts

Posted - 26/02/2009 : 19:58:29

hi all, im a newbie to this site. i have recently bought my 1st royal python and although ive researched about this species of snake any help tips or advise would be greatly appreciated

matty18714
Royal Python Moderator

United Kingdom
2016 Posts

Posted - 26/02/2009 : 19:59:35

Hello and welcome

Have you read the caresheet on this site?

Ask away with any questions you may have.

dazb
Royal Python Moderator

United Kingdom
2847 Posts

Posted - 26/02/2009 : 20:07:40

hi and welcome...

lee2308
Royal Python Moderator

United Kingdom
2597 Posts

Posted - 26/02/2009 : 20:16:49

Hi and welcome to the forum

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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!

United Kingdom
5741 Posts

Posted - 26/02/2009 : 20:19:07

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

dazza
Yearling

United Kingdom
122 Posts

Posted - 26/02/2009 : 22:48:15

i think ive read every page there is on the internet but its no subsitute for talking to other owners lol

Mulv
Sub Adult

United Kingdom
530 Posts

Posted - 27/02/2009 : 09:18:30

You're quite right but maybe if you have some specific questions we might be able to help better?

Also if you have anything you want to ask, it's always worth using the search function (top left of your screen) to see if it has already been asked.

Welcome to the forum!

dazza
Yearling

United Kingdom
122 Posts

Posted - 27/02/2009 : 10:04:08

thanks, she is due for a feed 2morrow (sat) so see how that goes, i was told that she was a good feeder so heres hoping, i will upload some pics of her as i was told when i bought her she was 11 months old, but judging by other pics of pythons on various sites that i have seen i very much doubt that she is that old, im not sure if anyone could tell roughly by looking at the pics i upload how old she is, but ive seen pics of 3 month old royals that look about the same size

Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator

United Kingdom
2663 Posts

Posted - 27/02/2009 : 14:02:05

heya and welcome

Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos

dazza
Yearling

United Kingdom
122 Posts

Posted - 27/02/2009 : 19:44:19

just a update really, after researching and reading various stories regarding royals having a tendancy to be fussy eaters im pleased to report that marley just took 2 pinkies without any trouble, so ill let her be till monday then move her into her new viv. is it advisable to use a heat lamp and a heat mat, or do i just use one or the other? and if i use both do i have both the mat and the lamp concentrated in one place in the viv as i understand you need a warm and a cool spot for the snake to live in. im still undecided as to what substrate to use so any tips would be appreciated. ive read that moss is ideal as it helps with the humidity in the tank.

Blackecho
Royal Python Admin

United Kingdom
11327 Posts

Posted - 27/02/2009 : 19:55:41

1 or the other really.

Colin S
Yearling

United Kingdom
148 Posts

Posted - 28/02/2009 : 15:36:37

hello, welocome to the site.
As a substrate I use Aspen with some orchid bark mixed in.
If you look at other posts on here, you may find that moss is normally used in a moss box.
However, you can see on here that there are different ideas for the care of Royals and it really comes down to what works for you.
Have fun :-)