Reptile Forums UK - Blogs http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:14:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/images/misc/rss.jpg Reptile Forums UK - Blogs http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/ Getting royal http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/geckomaster/1074-getting-royal.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:47:47 GMT hi guys cant wait till sunday as i get my snake o yh if anyone has a late 09 royal i would be very interrested around 75-100 thanks... hi guys cant wait till sunday as i get my snake o yh if anyone has a late 09 royal i would be very interrested around 75-100 thanks wowowowowowowo:mf_dribble: ]]> geckomaster http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/geckomaster/1074-getting-royal.html Swap Swap Swap http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/pclark-1/1073-swap-swap-swap.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:29:33 GMT I have a young female columbian rainbow boa which i am looking to swap, contact me or whatever if you have something that might interest me ( snakes... I have a young female columbian rainbow boa which i am looking to swap, contact me or whatever if you have something that might interest me ( snakes preferably ]]> pclark.1 http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/pclark-1/1073-swap-swap-swap.html Male colombian rainbow boa Wanted http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/bullseye/1072-male-colombian-rainbow-boa-wanted.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:57:14 GMT I have an adult female and am after an Adult male I have an adult female and am after an Adult male ]]> bullseye http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/bullseye/1072-male-colombian-rainbow-boa-wanted.html Wanted http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/bullseye/1071-wanted.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:20:43 GMT Wanted Adult male colombian rainbow boa Wanted Adult male colombian rainbow boa ]]> bullseye http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/bullseye/1071-wanted.html Hognose http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/bigbill/1070-hognose.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:50:55 GMT Hi I am a new member, just moved to kent, and looking for red hog nose. Any idea Locals? Hi I am a new member, just moved to kent, and looking for red hog nose.
Any idea Locals? ]]> bigbill http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/bigbill/1070-hognose.html Cor blimey, that was close! http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/sssssteve/1069-cor-blimey-close.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:19 GMT So, I got a couple of brb hatchlings the other day. Yesterday one escaped, oh yes! So after carefully tearing the flat to pieces, I began to lose... So, I got a couple of brb hatchlings the other day. Yesterday one escaped, oh yes! So after carefully tearing the flat to pieces, I began to lose faith in finding the little bugger. When I just thought I'd better check the box I had semi-packed for shipping, for eBay....... Lo and behold there he was, in the padding!!
So someone out there who was expecting a pair of decks, nearly had a new pet.

Pointless story, but I'm bored sh**less. ]]> Sssssteve http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/sssssteve/1069-cor-blimey-close.html 3rd Blog - New Arrivals http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/vazzza/1068-3rd-blog-new-arrivals.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:42:44 GMT Well, Saturday 31st we set off up to Ipswich to see another forum member to collect a pair of HET Albino Royals (THANKS RANEGRAFIX). Journey was... Well, Saturday 31st we set off up to Ipswich to see another forum member to collect a pair of HET Albino Royals (THANKS RANEGRAFIX). Journey was pretty painless which was nice.

On the journey back I had them on my lap (I wasn't driving!) in a cardboard box with loads of shredded paper. The male was so inquisitive he sat some of the journey with his head popping out the box watching the cars go by while the female had a sleep.

Anyway, I did manage to strike a deal with the seller so that I could take away their set-ups which was handy, only disadvantage was that i couldn't set the RUBs up before hand. So I got home and set the RUB's up and let the temps settle for 20 mins while showing the new snakes off to my house mate and just checking over for any problems/retained shed etc. No problems as expected!

Once in I let the new couple settle for a few days and the fella came into shed, he managed a pretty clean shed. Came off in a couple of pieces but removed 99% of the skin, just left a tiny section on his tail which he had no problem letting me remove for him.

I took a trip up to my local frozen food place and bought some mice. I do want to convert the new 2 onto rats (They've eaten them before so should be an easy transition) but seeing as this was their first feed in a new home thought i best go with what they knew best. Got a good result too, both ate with no problems.

So, the currently named Bam-Bam and Pebbles (might change yet, undecided) have settled weel, taken a feed and are amazingly docile. So all in all, well chuffed. Thanks again goes out to Ranegrafix, its a shame you had to sell, but i'm glad you did :2thumb:

Now its going to be hopefully a nice pain-free year of feeding and getting the pair up to weight ready to make some albino babies next season! ]]> vazzza http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/vazzza/1068-3rd-blog-new-arrivals.html how do i place an add ? http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/buyasnake/1067-how-do-i-place-add.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:11:21 GMT can some one help im new can some one help im new ]]> buyasnake http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/buyasnake/1067-how-do-i-place-add.html burmese morph http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/chris-white/1066-burmese-morph.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:56:21 GMT can anyone tell me what colour morph this burmese is?
i'v never seen one before and im curious


]]> chris-white http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/chris-white/1066-burmese-morph.html reticulated and burmese pythons http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/col/1065-reticulated-burmese-pythons.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:52:33 GMT has any one ever had or have any reticulated or burmese pythons if so what are their temperaments like are they nice or nasty as i am looking to get... has any one ever had or have any reticulated or burmese pythons if so what are their temperaments like are they nice or nasty as i am looking to get a hatchling of a burm or retic my biggest snake at the moment is 7 1/2 feet if anyone has had experience with these let me know cheers ]]> col http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/col/1065-reticulated-burmese-pythons.html Become an Assured Pet Specialist http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/petscheme/1064-become-assured-pet-specialist.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:26:43 GMT *Are you a pet retailer who is proud of your high animal health and welfare standards?* The Pet Care Trust has recently launched a new Quality... Are you a pet retailer who is proud of your high animal health and welfare standards?

The Pet Care Trust has recently launched a new Quality Assurance Standard for Pet Retailers.

Scheme membership (available through SAI Global Assurance Services Ltd) allows
pet retailers to prove that their standards of animal welfare and retailing meet agreed levels of best practice. Whether you are a small independent retailer or operate an established chain of stores, the Pet Retailer
Assurance Scheme promotes responsible business operations and a high standard
of professionalism.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this! ]]> PetScheme http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/petscheme/1064-become-assured-pet-specialist.html bringing home geckos from hamm show 2010 http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/gecko-lover123/1063-bringing-home-geckos-hamm-show.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:11:57 GMT :notworthy:i am very interested in uroplatus, rhacdactylus, oedura and nephrurus geckos .This will be the first time to ham and in my early teens. it... :notworthy:i am very interested in uroplatus, rhacdactylus, oedura and nephrurus geckos .This will be the first time to ham and in my early teens. it would be grate if i could get some advice on bringing geckos back to england. i realy need some help im begging you any one their that knows anything i really need.
just wasnt some interesting geckos like the oeduras i have at home:help:if you can't even help me a little 13yr old boy you'r all meanies :Na_Na_Na_Na: ]]> gecko lover123 http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/gecko-lover123/1063-bringing-home-geckos-hamm-show.html Crested gecko names http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/reptileboylogan/1062-crested-gecko-names.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:07:24 GMT Hi im gonna get a crested gecko soon and i need names so can you think of any for me????? :2thumb: Hi im gonna get a crested gecko soon and i need names so can you think of any for me????? :2thumb: ]]> reptileboylogan http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/reptileboylogan/1062-crested-gecko-names.html Horsfield Tortoises http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/tkabi/1061-horsfield-tortoises.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:51:52 GMT Just 10 days ago my brother and I got 4 Horsfield tortoises all around 12 months old, keeping 2 each. One of mine appears to have watery eyes, not... Just 10 days ago my brother and I got 4 Horsfield tortoises all around 12 months old, keeping 2 each. One of mine appears to have watery eyes, not eating very much but is lively. One of my brother's makes a hissi sound if you approach him and has tried to bite his finger. Looking at some of the websites there does appear to be alot of difference of opinions and guidance. As we are very new to keeping tortoises any guidance in ensuring we support them correctly would be appreciated. ]]> tkabi http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/tkabi/1061-horsfield-tortoises.html New to UK. Advise Request http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/craigmclean/1060-new-uk-advise-request.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:20:05 GMT Hi I am a South African now living in the UK and feel at a bit of a loss without my menagerie. One thing I have learned about the UK is that... Hi

I am a South African now living in the UK and feel at a bit of a loss without my menagerie. One thing I have learned about the UK is that there are rules and processes for everything. Basically, before I start building a new collection, are there any rules and regulations I need to know about regarding the keeping of live reptiles please?

Also, most of the animals I have kept before were either LC or traded within the community of collectors within South Africa. Is this the right forum for trying to build those community ties again please?

Regards
CM ]]> CraigMcLean http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/blogs/craigmclean/1060-new-uk-advise-request.html