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royal_mike_85
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 12/12/2009 : 12:44:00
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| hi all my names mike im getting my first royal python very soon, its also my first snake really excited bout him. If anyone got any hints n tips bout them i would greatly appreciate it thanx all. :) |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/12/2009 : 13:02:32
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| Hi Mike, there's lots to read on here and feel free to ask any questions. |
 
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spor
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1226 Posts |
Posted - 12/12/2009 : 16:49:57
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Hi mike and welcome to the forum. yeah plenty to read on here to help you with your first snake. as for a buying tip. make source you are getting your royal from a good source and that it is being kept in good conditions. make sure you handle the snake yourself and give it a good look over getting for mites or any sores/burns. also have a good look at around the mouth for signs of sores or mucus. listen carefully as well for and crackling when the snake is breathing. if the snake is not in perfect condition and feeding well then don't buy it( especially as it is your first snake) regardless of what the person in the store says....
You should have the viv/rub set up and running a couple of days at least before your bring your snake home.This will allow time for temps to settle and allow you to make any needed amendments with out disturbing a new snake. when you get your snake home you need to LEAVE IT ALONE.9 no handling for at least a week giving it time to settle in to its new home. just make sure you are supplying it with fresh clean water every other day.
good luck and look forward to seeing what you buy.
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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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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 12/12/2009 : 18:21:07
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| hullo and welcome :) |
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royal_mike_85
Snake Mite
39 Posts |
Posted - 12/12/2009 : 19:07:04
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| Thank you went to see him it today have all records of feeds and sheds. Has a rub with a heat mat. Thing is I cant adjust temperature of it. Is this a problem? Its running at 27 degrees c at the moment. I read the posts then checked the royal he is healthy going on these posts so thanks lots look forward to meeting people who share my interest in pythons |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 12/12/2009 : 19:31:13
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| Plus 27C is a bit cool for a Royal. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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royal_mike_85
Snake Mite
39 Posts |
Posted - 12/12/2009 : 20:00:59
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| I've not got him yet so I can make the necessary adjustments hopefully the temperature has gone up when I get bk home will I be able to keep a constant temperature with a thermostat? Will put some pictures up soon |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/12/2009 : 21:35:40
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heya and welcome 
you WILL be able to keep a constant temp with a stat, that's what stat's are for, although some types eg. pulses and dimmers, are more acurate than others eg. on/offs and temp stats |
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royal_mike_85
Snake Mite
39 Posts |
Posted - 12/12/2009 : 23:54:29
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| What do you recommend for a stat. I will pick one up tomorrow thanks all for welcome msgs |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 13/12/2009 : 00:00:34
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| The best option for a heat mat would be a Pulse Proportional Stat, for a bulb, a Dimming Stat. |
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royal_mike_85
Snake Mite
39 Posts |
Posted - 13/12/2009 : 00:11:30
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| Wicked my set up has the heat mat. Decided on a royal python going to get it within next day or two seen the one I want today. Look out for pix coming soon |
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spor
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1226 Posts |
Posted - 13/12/2009 : 01:49:41
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| good luck and get your stat at the same time. look forward to the pics. what age is she/he? |
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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royal_mike_85
Snake Mite
39 Posts |
Posted - 13/12/2009 : 10:30:56
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| Only 4 months old funny u mention him/her as it needs probing going to get it done I personally think its a little boy. |
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royal_mike_85
Snake Mite
39 Posts |
Posted - 13/12/2009 : 20:31:58
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| Just to let everyone here I brought a 4 month old royal home today thanks to everyone who helped me out with advice etc. My snake is very shy but happy an healthy. Photos will be up during the week thanx again |
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spor
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1226 Posts |
Posted - 13/12/2009 : 22:24:24
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congratulations. did you manage to get a thermostat and your temps at the right level? what size of prey is she feeding on at the minute.? remember to leave your snake for a week before handling and make sure it is not in a room were there is a lot of traffic as the constant movement of people passing will stress it out and make it difficult to settle.. good luck and enjoy.
this is were all the worrying beings as a new parent just remember that there are a lot of people here if you have any questions just ask or use the search option at the top of the page and you might find your question has been answered already. |
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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royal_mike_85
Snake Mite
39 Posts |
Posted - 13/12/2009 : 23:57:55
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| Everything is all set for the snake, it's feeding on small mice atm. He is in my room so there is only really 2 people in there but as we both work there isn't much movement that goes on there. I'm really chuffed bout my royal it's settled in really well : ) |
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
957 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2009 : 20:20:26
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| Congrats on your new Royal, I hope all goes well and you enjoy him/her :) |
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royal_mike_85
Snake Mite
39 Posts |
Posted - 16/12/2009 : 09:04:08
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| Thanks enjoying him so far very interesting to specially at night he is really active happy I chose a royal over a corn |
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royal_mike_85
Snake Mite
39 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2009 : 19:39:06
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| I read that royals grow up to a foot a yr for bout 4-5 yrs, my royal is around a foot an half at 4 months old is this normal? |
Edited by - royal_mike_85 on 17/12/2009 19:40:41 |
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