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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31/08/2009 : 10:34:29
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I thought i would post these pictures showing why I think guards are essential.
I know this is a corn snake and not a royal, but all snakes in my opinion have the capability of doing this at some point in there lives...
If this was a unguarded lamp it could have resulted in the corn being burnt very badly if it had decided to wrap round the lamp and stay there...
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2009 : 10:51:05
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| My Royals regularly wrap themselves around the guards, I wouldn't be without them! |
 
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
642 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2009 : 10:57:21
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| The day i got my royal i never had a guard as i thought i could get one at the brentwood show but none there. Thought about it then had a mad drive round to get one and glad i did. The first night tilly was wrapping herself around the guard so i wouldnt be without one either. |
1.0.0 Ghost corn Tynan
0.1.0 Normal corn Sully
0.1.0 Royal Tilly
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karl
Fully Grown Royal
1069 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2009 : 12:56:39
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| I have guards in all vivs, but have NEVER seen any of my snakes go near them. Other than Jacob when he is running away from me. |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2009 : 15:31:46
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silly Chester! but he proves a very valid point  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2009 : 08:31:59
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Well last night i had very little sleep as one certain royal kept me awake, but just goes to prove that what you posted here Daz is so valid as i found Oscar on three occasions hugging his guard , not for warmth but looking for an exit..
had i not put the guard on he would have had a few burns of that i am sure.. |
"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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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2009 : 20:36:53
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Clyde proving the point
I have now blocked the gap off!!!
No more sleeping on top of the lamp |
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pablo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2009 : 22:03:33
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| For a royal he's an amazing climber!!!!! ;0) |
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2009 : 08:22:07
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| I don't have any pictures, but I've seen Princess doing this too. |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Princess
0.1.0 BCI - Feather |
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Glenn
Yearling
United Kingdom
150 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2009 : 20:36:18
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quote:
Originally posted by Blackecho
My Royals regularly wrap themselves around the guards, I wouldn't be without them!
they are beautifal but a corn snake is on the royal python forum lol |
autobot actually are the best
autobots always win and never loose |
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Glenn
Yearling
United Kingdom
150 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2009 : 20:37:04
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quote:
Originally posted by pablo
Clyde proving the point
I have now blocked the gap off!!!
No more sleeping on top of the lamp
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autobot actually are the best
autobots always win and never loose |
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Dazzetski
Yearling
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2009 : 21:47:14
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| Guards are an absolute must, would you put your hand into a fire? |
 
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)
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53 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2010 : 10:20:04
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| Lamps which have been open for 1 hour or more is just like an iron , the result is your royal will wrap around the light bulb and burn themselvesfrom that.So a guard must be used. On the other hand , Can glass tanks with a wire cover also make a guard there cause i want to protect my royals too?Anyone can answer me? |
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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
183 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2010 : 10:35:32
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| i dont have any guards i just make sure he is not on the lights before i turn it on and i know he wont go on it whilst its on because i use 60w and when you put your hand quite close to it it is very hot. i also provide other places for him to climb e.g i have a polystyrene background which ive stabbed some silk hanging plants into and he sits up there mot of the day |
1.0.0 Royal Python (Monty)
1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
183 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2010 : 10:37:03
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bearing in mind my lamp is 1.5 ft above ground level
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1.0.0 Royal Python (Monty)
1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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Dogstar
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2010 : 21:43:53
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I'm having a few probs with my guard.
I have a 150w light (infrared) with a large guard designed for ceramics. Trouble is the guard gets too hot. I've taken it to the shop and explained and they reckon it is because its the lowest wattage advised for the size of viv (4x2x2) and it is getting too hot to get the viv right and will then cool down. I've been waiting ages though and it is still too hot for me to touch (the guard). Mitch always wraps himself around stuff so I'm a little worried.
has anyone else had this problem? I have been advised to cut a hole in the top and use a light above chicken wire so he definitely won't be able to reach the light. But I'd like to see if i can get this working first. Cheers |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2010 : 21:55:23
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I use 60W or 75W bulbs in my 3' vivs, maybe you could try a smaller wattage bulb?
I can't be certain as I don't use 4' vivs, but 60W's cope well in 3' vivs, so maybe you don't need 150W for that extra foot? |
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Dogstar
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2010 : 00:07:43
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It does seemed to have dimmed somewhat now, I just know I'll be worrying all night! Don't really want fried snake!
Cheers though : ) |
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mischang
Yearling
United Kingdom
482 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2010 : 12:15:58
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| or get a larger cage so more air around it |
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Pythonwizard
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
650 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2011 : 21:52:51
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| do you need a light bulb i have just got heat mat |
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