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Justin
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
8 Posts |
 Posted - 11/09/2009 : 20:44:10
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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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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 20:48:42
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| What a great idea. You'd be welcome to see mine, but the wrong end of the country. Good luck. |
 
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spor
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1226 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 21:24:00
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| Hi. as BE said that is a great idea. i can't help either though as in N.Ireland |
0.4.0 Royal Python
1.0.0 Pastel Royal
0.1.0 Spider Royal
1.1.0 Carolina Corn Snake
1.0.0 Normal Stripe Corn
1.0.0 Yellow Bellied Turtle
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HannahB
Yearling
United Kingdom
300 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 21:36:26
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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 |
Sigs by lucifer
2.1 Cornsnakes: Montana (Carolina), Edison (Lavender Stripe), Liberty (Hypo Lavender).
2.0 Royal Pythons: Q & Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun King Snake: Simba |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 22:00:23
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| heya and welcome |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 00:05:04
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| hi and welcome,i have had a look at the members map to see if any ones near you.Nearest is plymouth/southamton. |
Members map-------Want to be on the map?
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 10:02:47
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| Hi and welcome... |
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Justin
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
8 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 11:09:04
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| 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! |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
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Justin
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
8 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 18:25:45
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| 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! |
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spor
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1226 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 21:26:58
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smart . as hannah said as well reptile shops should let you handle. if they dont then don't buy a snake from that shop. |
0.4.0 Royal Python
1.0.0 Pastel Royal
0.1.0 Spider Royal
1.1.0 Carolina Corn Snake
1.0.0 Normal Stripe Corn
1.0.0 Yellow Bellied Turtle
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Justin
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
8 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 18:54:42
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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. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
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Justin
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
8 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2009 : 19:38:51
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| Cheers mate. Any websites people prefer to buy bits i.e. heat mats etc from? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
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Justin
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
8 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2009 : 02:01:53
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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!
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