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Dogstar
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/06/2010 : 18:52:19
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I very recently took a friends 5 yr old Royal Python into my care as Mitch needed a new home. I have never had a snake before but have always adored them. And Mitch is one chilled out Royal!
He is incredibly beautiful and seems to be settling in well, he needs a bigger viv, but I'm getting him used to his surroundings first. I have just this minute given him a rat which he pounced on......but he hasn't eaten it yet, I guess I should give him a bit of time. He gave it a mighty old squeeze though!
I've been reading up lots and it sounds like I shouldn't worry too much, but I will a bit until he's completley settled!
I'm glad there are forums such as this for the advice.
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Dogstar
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 19:09:33
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Oo! I think he's eaten it! I can't see it, so unless he's hidden it - I'm not gonna going poke around though after a feed!
It's best to leave him for at least a couple of days before handling isn't it?
I'm so pleased he feels comfortable to eat. But if you have any good tips for a new owner the more the merrier!
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mischang
Yearling
United Kingdom
482 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 20:27:57
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| hello and well done lookin forward to piccys when he is settled . |
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
957 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 22:22:21
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| Hello and welcome, yes leave him a couple of dys before handling andespecially as he has to settle into a new home, sounds like he is doing well already and any advice you need don't be afraid to ask |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Dogstar
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 23:37:45
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| Thanks all, I shall indeed put up a piccy or two when he's a bit more settled. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2010 : 08:30:59
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Hi, welcome aboard  |
 
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spor
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1226 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2010 : 09:23:27
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hi and welcome. have fun and enjoy watching him when you can as they will hide a great deal of the time. that would be tip1. tip2, although i know it can be very difficult but try not to worry if they miss a feed or two.Tip3 buy a good set of digital scales that you can use to monitor his wait.Tip4 as some else found out recently. Keep spares of things like heat mats, lamps etc.
enjoy again and look forward to seeing your pics . |
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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Dogstar
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2010 : 00:34:15
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| thanks for the tips Spor, yeah he's been hiding and sleeping quite a bit after his food! |
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/06/2010 : 09:22:58
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| Hi Dogstar. To expand on one of Spor's tips, my female royal went off her food for seven months and she's absolutely fine. |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Princess
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STICKS
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2010 : 18:50:43
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| Hi there and welcome sounds like your of to a good start normaly takes them a few weeks to settle. Just drop us a line im sure one of us on here will be abel to help. |
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Hello, new on here, also have a new friend!
