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HeWhoLovesHorses, on Jul 6 2007, 04:18 AM, said:
please dont tell me i killed the reptile thread........ :(
Nah, I have just been away for awhile. Actually never expected to see any more posting on this thread.
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Anyone Keep Reptiles Or Amphibians
what are they kept in?
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#21
Posted 13 July 2007 - 05:15 PM
Nah, I have just been away for awhile. Actually never expected to see any more posting on this thread.
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#22
Posted 13 July 2007 - 05:17 PM
Talons, on Jul 7 2007, 11:26 PM, said:
I've got several reptiles...two leopard geckos, three juvenile crested geckos, a black corn snake, a frog in the aquarium, a long tailed grass lizard and a western side blotch lizard.
I love the cold blooded along with the warm blooded ^_^
I love the cold blooded along with the warm blooded ^_^
The cresties are pretty neat looking. I have only had the leopards and fat tails. Do you like the cresties?
#23
Posted 14 July 2007 - 09:13 AM
I had been catching snakes in my younger days and to get me to stop,parents bought me a boa and I named the snake squeezer,got about 6ft and liked to eat hamsters,gerbils(teachers gerbils also) rats(knock em on the head with the screwdriver handle or they can hurt your snake.fed him a bunny during easter.
Squeezer waited for the food to come to him and the other boa that I bought would seek them out.
unfortunately the both died overnight in my apartment many years ago, feel the had pest control come in.
I was very attatched to them,to be sure there is a committment because of there long life span(squeezer=15-16 years.
I will get another when I am in a better$ sit rep.
handle your snake because if the only time the cage is opened is feeding....your hand is at risk.
also, lightning got constipated and I found putting her in the tub with warm water got her to let "go"
Squeezer waited for the food to come to him and the other boa that I bought would seek them out.
unfortunately the both died overnight in my apartment many years ago, feel the had pest control come in.
I was very attatched to them,to be sure there is a committment because of there long life span(squeezer=15-16 years.
I will get another when I am in a better$ sit rep.
handle your snake because if the only time the cage is opened is feeding....your hand is at risk.
also, lightning got constipated and I found putting her in the tub with warm water got her to let "go"
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#24 Guest_JessCurious_*
Posted 14 July 2007 - 09:21 AM
Awww happyfillies, that's so sad. :-( You're right, it had to have been some kind of outside factor to take them both like that, and they can be so sensitive to environmental toxins.
Right now I just have heavy-bodied pythons, but I've met a few boas who were really cool.
Right now I just have heavy-bodied pythons, but I've met a few boas who were really cool.
#25
Posted 14 July 2007 - 11:07 AM
happyfillies, on Jul 14 2007, 11:13 AM, said:
fed him a bunny during easter.
:o so that's why I didn't get any Easter eggs this year!! :blowup: ....Good thing I believe in the Easter turtle instead.
What a sad thing to lose them both like that at once and with no warning.
#26
Posted 14 July 2007 - 04:10 PM
Nerp, on Jun 15 2007, 08:02 PM, said:
I have one male BP and he is housed in a 40 gal breeder tank. I also have many other reptiles, but mostly am into turtles and tortoises.
JessCurious gave you some great questions to think over. Myself I love the BP because to me it's a nice size and it moves slowly, it's not a racey snake. One of their biggest drawbacks generally is the fact that some can be picky eaters and some do little mini hunger strikes which can drive you crazy with worry until they start eating again. :russian_roulette: They come in many beautiful colors and patterns, but I still like the more natural and common markings.
Another thing I would add to the list is how much are you wanting to spend? Not just the cost of the snake, but the equipment and even the food to feed it. Perhaps even looking at your feelings at to what the snake's food preference might be. Many people have difficulty feeding an animal to a snake (like mice, rats, or rabbits), but are fine with insects and fish.
P.S. Another word of warning about reptiles...they are like Lay's potato chips...you can't have just one.
JessCurious gave you some great questions to think over. Myself I love the BP because to me it's a nice size and it moves slowly, it's not a racey snake. One of their biggest drawbacks generally is the fact that some can be picky eaters and some do little mini hunger strikes which can drive you crazy with worry until they start eating again. :russian_roulette: They come in many beautiful colors and patterns, but I still like the more natural and common markings.
Another thing I would add to the list is how much are you wanting to spend? Not just the cost of the snake, but the equipment and even the food to feed it. Perhaps even looking at your feelings at to what the snake's food preference might be. Many people have difficulty feeding an animal to a snake (like mice, rats, or rabbits), but are fine with insects and fish.
P.S. Another word of warning about reptiles...they are like Lay's potato chips...you can't have just one.
The question in the title was, Where they live ? I this case here, nerp, they live in her house, she camps outside.. :sarcastic_hand: :sarcastic_hand: Goes in house to feed them..
I'm not sick nor am I crossing any lines, I need a lover that won't drive me crazy, for the reason why I'm so in love with my canines....
#27
Posted 15 July 2007 - 10:56 AM
Nerp, on Jul 13 2007, 05:14 PM, said:
Yep I am certainly into my turts and torts...really nice to meet another lover of the shelled ones.
Do you still keep in contact with whomever got them?
How long ago did you get out of them?
Do you still keep in contact with whomever got them?
How long ago did you get out of them?
afrade i have not stayed in contact with them...............not only that, but most of the native ones (the ones that i had originaly caught) i released back to witch they came..........as for the time that has passed since then, some well over 3 years.
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#28
Posted 29 July 2007 - 02:05 PM
Nerp, on Jul 14 2007, 12:07 PM, said:
:o so that's why I didn't get any Easter eggs this year!! :blowup: ....Good thing I believe in the Easter turtle instead.
What a sad thing to lose them both like that at once and with no warning.
What a sad thing to lose them both like that at once and with no warning.
easter turtle? must take forever to hide all the eggs :lol:
#29
Posted 29 July 2007 - 04:03 PM
lemare, on Jul 29 2007, 03:30 PM, said:
Guy22 keeps a snake reptile in his pants I heard...
ever heard of snake trousers? :P and no i didnt get that wrong, i didnt mean trouser snake, i meant pants made for snakes ;)
#30
Posted 05 February 2009 - 02:34 AM
I used to have a big, cranky iguana.
I had him for about two years, then unfortunately a business I trusted to look after him while he had an injury went out of business, and a lot of people's pets got sold, including Chuckie.
He was a bit of an asshole, but that's the same with animals as with people. Some are nice, some are not. He was definitely a big 'alpha' iguana. But we had our good moments too.
I still really miss him, years later, and I'll probably get another iguana some day. They're funny, clever, and fascinating animals.
I had him for about two years, then unfortunately a business I trusted to look after him while he had an injury went out of business, and a lot of people's pets got sold, including Chuckie.
He was a bit of an asshole, but that's the same with animals as with people. Some are nice, some are not. He was definitely a big 'alpha' iguana. But we had our good moments too.
I still really miss him, years later, and I'll probably get another iguana some day. They're funny, clever, and fascinating animals.
#31
Posted 28 December 2009 - 09:07 PM
I have a small ball python and she love to be handled. When I put my hand in the cage she will come to it and wants to be wrapped around my arm. I also have a Leopard Gecko but he is a coward and hides all day. I do agree with the other posters though; they do all have different personalities and different needs. Like my ball. She has issues shedding at times and its a pain to deal with even with the correct humidity so be ready for anything i you do get a snake. But for me the time and frustrations are worth it in the end.
#32
Posted 01 January 2010 - 09:03 PM
Being a snake-enthusiast (Ball Pythons being my specialty~), there are a few things I would like to point out.
First: When getting ANY snake, you'll need to do your homework. Ball Pythons can be tricky to maintain, but once you get it right, its hard to mess up. However, as has been stated, if you want a friendly snake, you do need to interact with them more frequently. I tend to do lights on at 9a, off at 9p. When I turn them off, I take the lid off the tank as well. He'll usually seek me out. So, by saying ALL ball pythons dislike being handled... then I guess mine is messed up.
They ALL need tubs or tanks (I prefer tanks so I can watch them.)--but 40 gallons, in most cases, is too large for a single adult ball python (nor do you want to house them together, as they can become cannibalistic). You'd have to have LOTS of vegetation to cover the snake... and I do mean lots.
If you need more info, please, feel free to contact me. n. n <3
First: When getting ANY snake, you'll need to do your homework. Ball Pythons can be tricky to maintain, but once you get it right, its hard to mess up. However, as has been stated, if you want a friendly snake, you do need to interact with them more frequently. I tend to do lights on at 9a, off at 9p. When I turn them off, I take the lid off the tank as well. He'll usually seek me out. So, by saying ALL ball pythons dislike being handled... then I guess mine is messed up.
They ALL need tubs or tanks (I prefer tanks so I can watch them.)--but 40 gallons, in most cases, is too large for a single adult ball python (nor do you want to house them together, as they can become cannibalistic). You'd have to have LOTS of vegetation to cover the snake... and I do mean lots.
If you need more info, please, feel free to contact me. n. n <3
