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mariamcsorley
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 04/02/2010 : 07:11:51
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Hi my name is Maria I'm new here buy really looking forward to getting to know you all!
I'm also new to snakes as well so I apologize if I ask some really silly questions!!!!
My first question is: my husband and I have set up our viv the way the pet shop has told us for a Royal Python and we are ready to have one now! but the pet shop only has 8 month old baby's and have told us they won't let them go any younger then 8months- they breed them themselves and are handled as soon as they can!!!!
My question is, is 8months too old to be getting a baby Royal? will I still get as good a result tame wise?
Sorry to be asking questions already!!!!!
Hope someone can help
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* One wonderful husband-James!
* One Old English Sheepdog- Tilly
* Lots of tropical fish in two tanks
* One Royal Python- Sheba (newest member of the family)
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HannahB
Yearling
United Kingdom
300 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2010 : 11:07:59
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hey and welcome Maria
i got my royals at about 18months old and whilst one handled like a dream, the other was a bit snappy. After a few weeks of small regular handling sessions he has definately become friendlier when handled, if the royal you do get is a bit snappy at first then its nothing that a bit of patience and tlc wont solve 
hope this helps,
and feel free to ask as many q's as you want - its what the forum is for! |
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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mariamcsorley
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
41 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2010 : 13:06:58
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| Hey thanks for the info! I was just bit worried about not knowing her 100% because of not getting her really young!!! |
* One wonderful husband-James!
* One Old English Sheepdog- Tilly
* Lots of tropical fish in two tanks
* One Royal Python- Sheba (newest member of the family)
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/02/2010 : 13:42:08
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Hi Maria, take what Pet shops say with a pinch of salt. If you'd like to tell us about your setup, or even better, photos, we may spot something that will save you hassle in the long run?
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mariamcsorley
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
41 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2010 : 14:20:39
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| Thanks I'll take a picture of it tonight and put pictures up! I'm so excited about getting her! So nobody thinks it's a problem her being 8months old? |
* One wonderful husband-James!
* One Old English Sheepdog- Tilly
* Lots of tropical fish in two tanks
* One Royal Python- Sheba (newest member of the family)
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2010 : 14:46:41
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STICKS
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2010 : 15:57:57
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| Hi there and welcome to the forum i am only a yearling myself but i have been given a lot off help from everybody on hear i am still learning but ask away. |
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sexychef
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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mariamcsorley
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
41 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2010 : 19:40:27
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| Thank you everyone you have all made me feel very welcome! I look forward to getting to know you all better!!! Watch out for photos on Saturday or Sunday as I bring her home on Saturday!!!! |
* One wonderful husband-James!
* One Old English Sheepdog- Tilly
* Lots of tropical fish in two tanks
* One Royal Python- Sheba (newest member of the family)
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Nails
Hatchling
United Kingdom
72 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2010 : 19:47:54
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| Hello and welcome to the forum |
3 Corns, 1 anery,common,snow 6 cats
1 dog
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2010 : 21:01:33
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heya and welcome
the problem with rep shops is they often have the same talk regarding set-up regardless of what species you're purchasing.............check the caresheet, ask, or use the search on here for more Royal-specific answers
and 8 months, 12 months whatever is fine and tbh it's probably better as they should be established feeders by that age |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Welly
Yearling
United Kingdom
423 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2010 : 00:18:56
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| I got mine at around 6 months. Or at least thats what they said. I think she is about that or not far off |
0.1.0 Royal Python
0.0.1 Mexican Black King
1.0.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa |
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2010 : 08:23:48
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| Hi Maria, welcome to the forum. I got my royal when she was three, and she's nice and tame. As others have said, it's good that they won't let them go until they're a bit older as hopefully they're established feeders. |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Princess
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Hi new to the forum and to snakes!!!!
