They don't half talk though there hat. - Page 2

PendleHog · #11 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008, 01:51 AM

Toilet roll tube = free hide and less rubbish. Win win situation

ratboy · #12 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PendleHog

Toilet roll tube = free hide and less rubbish. Win win situation

* sucks air through teeth *

A pack of toilet rolls could nearly double the price of the setup !!!!

brittone05 · #13 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008, 01:11 PM

Let's not forget this is the RSPCA we are talking about.

You follow thier care info - you have a snake in a viv twice too big which won't eat, you have no stat so have a starving, burnt snake who is eating your daughter's pet mouse which you have so kindly bashed on the head in your living room - mmm court case ensuing, prosecution under the new AWA for various failings.

It is surely a win win situation - for them!

ratboy · #14 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008, 02:19 PM

Another point though Britt is that in captivity, keepers are supposed to be reproducing their natural environment as much as possible.

I would be bold here and suggest that if snakes are being kept in the sort of setups suggested in this thread on a long term basis, then perhaps they would be better off with somebody else who would be prepared to make life a little more natural for them.

Keepers in this hobby do themselves no favours at all.

Issa · #15 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008, 05:30 PM

Oh look, the RSPCA is yet again preaching about something they know little to nothing about. Big surprise there.

eowyn · #16 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ratboy

Another point though Britt is that in captivity, keepers are supposed to be reproducing their natural environment as much as possible.

I would be bold here and suggest that if snakes are being kept in the sort of setups suggested in this thread on a long term basis, then perhaps they would be better off with somebody else who would be prepared to make life a little more natural for them.

Keepers in this hobby do themselves no favours at all.

thats a very good point. The RSPCA aim these sheets at the general public - not committed herp enthusiasts. Joe Bloggs Public with his one corn snake isn't going to want a tub and a toilet roll . . . .they're going to be wanting s viv that looks good as well, so is likely to be spending a bit more.

xx

brittone05 · #17 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008, 06:47 PM

I totally agree Steve - to those who are not keepers and indeed to a lot of keepers themselves, the set ups mentioned are less than adequate.

SCI · #18 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ratboy

A £1 tub, a 50p water bowl and no hides ... you make sure you don't spoil them now

Sorry a toilet role tub is very expensive.

SCI · #19 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by eowyn

thats a very good point. The RSPCA aim these sheets at the general public - not committed herp enthusiasts. Joe Bloggs Public with his one corn snake isn't going to want a tub and a toilet roll . . . .they're going to be wanting s viv that looks good as well, so is likely to be spending a bit more.

xx

I keep using this example but the rabbit caresheet has no
mention the they too could be expencive to setup.I can
see a cornsnake for example being cheaper than
say a hutch etc..

Lostcorn · #20 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 01:36 AM

Two things.

The RSPCA got a few things right , not enough mind you.

I think this might be the first time I agree with Ratboy?

LOL

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