88-XR3i Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 WOW! Never knew this thread was here! Well, I may aswell join in then Here is my Royal Python, his name is Steve and he is about 3 years old now, he is very easy to handle, never struck (only hissed, but thats only when he doesnt want to be disturbed) http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/VtecCRX/Steve1.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/VtecCRX/Steve2.jpg (If you look carefully, just below the 2 middle finger area, his markings there, when uncovered look like a Honda badge) Along with my Royal, I have a baby Iguana, 3 Yellow Bellied Turtles, aswell as tropical fish, and a dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNITERIDER Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 he's a beauty! what sorta size is he? any pics of the viv? cant work out where the honda badge is? car or bike badge cos im looking for a wing lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88-XR3i Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 its just under the fingers above his head, I loved it as I owned a honda at the time, its the actual H part that you see on the car bonnets As for size, he is about 3ft odd now, this picture is a bit old now Not got any of the viv, but he has a 3ft x 2ft viv...some say its too big, but he sits in his hide most of the time with his head sitting out, and other times he likes to climb around the branches I have in it, as I see, although he prefers to be a ground snake, he does climb alot still, and eats very well, and his strike is amazing for a smaller snake! Will get some pictures of his viv later tonight if I remember, I also have pictures of my nipper holding him when he was younger, he loves animals, he is used to seeing them now as he was born into a world of animals with my household! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh dfm Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Ok heres some pics i took today: Firstly heres the skin he shed: http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00204.jpg Then heres some of his true colour and pattern: http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00196.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00197.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00194.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00201.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00205.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00199.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00202.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00203.jpg And it was feeding day so: http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00224.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00226.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00229.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00230.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00231.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00232.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00233.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00234.jpg And heres my set up (gets re-arranged fairly often though as he loves exploring and climbing): http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00222.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z234/icewater01/snake1/DSC00215.jpg Hes also now officially swum in the bath too, he sh*t himself at first (literally) but after bowt ten mins turned into quite a good swimmer and seemed to enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh dfm Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Picking up my new nightglow viv bulbs today..hopefully they will look pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88-XR3i Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I used to have a corn aswell, very much like that in colour Nice animals, just very manic! But personally, my choice would be my royal still as he is so cool! But we had to cut down on the amount of animals we had, it was so hard to divide the time they all needed, hence why we parted with our tarantula aswell As for the swimming, all snakes enjoy it, my royal will stay in the bath forever if I let him! Our old corn used to point his tail straight up like a periscope, and just let loose! It was gross haha! Then it was a change water time, then let him have another swim...Helps with them shedding aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortNreg Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Freash... i love your snake! I regret to say i sold one just like it the other day, it was a case of keeping my baby or keeping him so i stuck with my baby corn. I love the checker paterning underneath! 88.. That Royal is lush!! I cant see the honda H though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh dfm Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks bud, when i first looked into getting a corn i wasnt after one that looked like mine, was never really that struck by that sort when i looked at the variations in colour n morphs and wanted more of a pure orange one, but when i saw him in the shop i completely changed my mind and bought him, so glad i did cos as hes growing im just loving the patterns color n definition more and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saunders Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I think by 88's Honda badge he means here.. http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/23209.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88-XR3i Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) Thats the place Saunders! Will have to get him out once his food has digested more, and try get a better picture of it, he is a bit of a poser so it wont be hard to get haha! And thankyou escortnreg, always nice to get good compliments, as I agree he is gorgeous! He is such a cool snake and just loves to explore the area when he gets out and about Although the other week he escaped, couldnt find him for days...Turns out he was hiding in the washing cupboard in amongst all the clothes for washing! I knew he wouldnt be too far, and when he was found you get the idea when he looked up at us that he was thinking "Whats all the fuss about?" haha! I bought him in August 06 just after Steve Irwin died, hence the name, as that guy was an idol to me as he done so much conservation work, and educated alot of people about reptiles and other animals...I just hope his legacy lives on for years to come does any users on here use any reptile forums? Im on reptileforumsuk as DaveD if anyone does Edited March 4, 2010 by 88-XR3i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh dfm Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Not a member of any forums, just look over them for a bit of information from time to time looking at different care sheets and general info on them. i looked into buying a beardy when i first wanted a reptile but reading into the care sheets they really didnt fit my lifestyle much as i wasnt always around at the time and they made out alot of interaction/maintenence e.g constant feeding/cleaning was needed, however since that time iv met a few people with them who say they are the easiest pets in the world to look after? anyone got one? i think theyr'e excellent, well want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88-XR3i Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 i had 2 and wouldnt thanky ou for another personally! I found them highly irritating! the 2 reasons mainly were using live crickets, they get very noisy at night when there is the odd 1 or 2 that hasnt been eaten, and you cant find to remove, or they escape and hide out in the house making a racket when your trying to sleep and the other was they have a tendency to scratch alot at the glass, which gets on your nerves when your trying to get some peace and quiet to watch a movie when the kids are in bed, its also annoying when you have a baby trying to have a nap and all you hear is scratch scratch scratch!! But as pets, they are very gentle creatures, but if you want a better lizard then go for a gecko, chameleon, or frilled lizard, unless you fancy something a bit more fiesty but beautiful, that can be calmed down then go for the monitor lizard or argentinian black and white tegu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh dfm Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Fair, my snake is enough for me at the moment anyway cant afford one whilst saving for another car lol, thanks for the info though, yeh theres some pretty kool lizards in the reptile shop i use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88-XR3i Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) thing is though, this is mainly my oppinion, everyone is different I know this isnt about my snake, but thought I would show you my turtle set up just for the sake of it(Excuse the quality, was taken on my old LG phone which was RUBBISH!) http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/VtecCRX/Tank1.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/VtecCRX/Tank2.jpg I have 3 female Yellow Bellied Sliders in here, they are capable of a nasty bite, but these girls eat prawns and veg right out of my fingers Edited March 4, 2010 by 88-XR3i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortNreg Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 I woke up to a suprise this morning... Looking in the tank and my snake had done a 100% perfect shed... It never even looked like it was gonna shed last night. How long do i have to leave it alone for now as its due a feed today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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