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JStrider · 11-11-2003, 11:59 PM

mmm well right now my new female fantome is a ton smaller then Spass my male... shes like 6 months... and hes going on a year and a half or 2 years.... but once their big enough to be housed together ill house em together... dont really have plans for breeding... but if it happens and i can get or make an incubator for cheap ill hatch em and try to sell em to a local petstore...

GuttersnipeXL · 11-12-2003, 02:00 PM

Nothing "hot", but we have a ball python named Ned...who is gettin on in years. I think he turns eighteen in a month or so. When Ned finally passes, my roomate wants to have him made into a belt. I don't think I like that idea at all. I'd like to get into "hot" snakes though. I'd like to have a reticulated python, but I don't think that would be a wise choice for a novice snake handler. Can you give me some suggestions Snakebyt? You seem to know what your talking about.

Snakebyt · 11-12-2003, 02:10 PM

while 18 is old for a snake, Ball Pythons are some of the longest lives snakes around..47 years is the record i believe, but 20-25 is not all that unusual. I would not reccoment getting into hots without alot of experience with other snakes. Also without an experienced keeper to teach you the ropes and proper ways to handle and deal with hots.

As for a retic, they are amazing snakes, I have had a few and dealt wth some monsters. (largest snake ever to bite me was a 14 foot retic). While it may seem like a good idea at first to get a retic, it is usually not because of there space requirements.

as for another snake, it depends alot on what you are looking for, iif you are looking for a smaller snake simular to a ball python, i would reccomend maybe a dumerels boa, or maybe a hogg island boa. Carpet pythons can be a good choice as well.

If you have any questions about any snakes you like or are interested in keeping, let me know and ill do my best to help you out

thejoker130 · 11-12-2003, 02:20 PM

I like snakes but at a distace, like on the discovery channel. I've had this irrational fear of snakes ever since my big bro put one down my shirt when i was looking the other way.

GuttersnipeXL · 11-12-2003, 02:26 PM

Yeah, I suppose I don't have a lot of handling experience...just with your garden variety, milk, corn, red belly racers....and Ned of course. You were saying it might seem like a good idea at first to get a retic, it is usually not because of their space requirements...what did you mean by that? What would be the major drawbacks...?

Snakebyt · 11-12-2003, 02:33 PM

the major drawback to owning a retic is there size, while it may seem like a good idea when it is an 18 inch hatchling, you may change your mind when it is approaching 10 feet in the first 12-15 months, and even more when it hits the 15-18 foot mark and eating full grown rabbits.
there size also becomes a problem when trying to move them for cleaning and maintenence if you are the only one around.
here is a pic for you

but if you really like retics, i would look into dwarf retics, all the beauty and personality of a retic, only in a 7-10 foot package.

GuttersnipeXL · 11-12-2003, 02:45 PM

I see. That is a very large reptile. I wouldn't have room for something like that. I'm looking for something a considerable amount smaller. The dwarf rectic sounds interesting, and much more appealing size wise. I'll need to do some homework. Thanks for that awesome picture!

Snakebyt · 11-12-2003, 02:49 PM

no problem, if you have any questions about anything, feel free to let me know. Ill do my best to lead you in the right direction...Also
www.kingsnake.com is the best place on the net for reptiles.

GuttersnipeXL · 11-12-2003, 03:00 PM

Awesome man...I'll check out the link. Thanks for your help...I'll be back!

Snakebyt · 11-12-2003, 03:01 PM

no rpoblem, always glad to help

HamiC · 11-12-2003, 03:50 PM

Beautiful snake.....and lizards.

I don't have any right now, but was always a fan of catching one, keeping it for a couple of weeks, then letting it go. Great animals.

castex · 11-13-2003, 12:05 PM

Hami, don't!
Have a look at this first:

http://www.geocities.com/lflank/venom.html

...And I quote:

Mad Dogs—The "mad dogs" include the black mambas, king cobras, and the taipans. These elapids are every bit as fast and agile as the "racers" and every bit as difficult to control, with the added complication that these snakes (some of them are the most lethal animals on the planet) will not hesitate to turn and advance on you with the express intention of poking holes somewhere in your body. It's hard enough chasing a big elapid around on the floor, without the added fun of having the snake attempt to chase you too.

Another group that must be added to this category are the spitting cobras. Not fun to work with. Wear an eyeshield (diver's goggles work well, as do clear welders-type masks) and be damn careful.

Why do I call these snakes "mad dogs"? First, because they can attack with all the ferocity of a rabid pit bull. Second, because only mad dogs and Englishmen would be dumb enough to try to keep one.

Catchbox. Enough said.

Snakebyt · 11-13-2003, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by castex
Hami, don't!
Have a look at this first:

http://www.geocities.com/lflank/venom.html

...And I quote:

Mad Dogs—The "mad dogs" include the black mambas, king cobras, and the taipans. These elapids are every bit as fast and agile as the "racers" and every bit as difficult to control, with the added complication that these snakes (some of them are the most lethal animals on the planet) will not hesitate to turn and advance on you with the express intention of poking holes somewhere in your body. It's hard enough chasing a big elapid around on the floor, without the added fun of having the snake attempt to chase you too.

Another group that must be added to this category are the spitting cobras. Not fun to work with. Wear an eyeshield (diver's goggles work well, as do clear welders-type masks) and be damn careful.

Why do I call these snakes "mad dogs"? First, because they can attack with all the ferocity of a rabid pit bull. Second, because only mad dogs and Englishmen would be dumb enough to try to keep one.

Catchbox. Enough said.

ill stay away from mambas, i have dealt with them in the past and there a royal pain. I have a cobra now, but i want to get a king when i get more experienced, and as for spitters, i like them, but would rather have a non spitter

11-11-2003, 11:59 PM	#41 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	mmm well right now my new female fantome is a ton smaller then Spass my male... shes like 6 months... and hes going on a year and a half or 2 years.... but once their big enough to be housed together ill house em together... dont really have plans for breeding... but if it happens and i can get or make an incubator for cheap ill hatch em and try to sell em to a local petstore... __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

11-12-2003, 02:00 PM	#42 (permalink)
GuttersnipeXL Giggity Giggity!! Location: N'York	Nothing "hot", but we have a ball python named Ned...who is gettin on in years. I think he turns eighteen in a month or so. When Ned finally passes, my roomate wants to have him made into a belt. I don't think I like that idea at all. I'd like to get into "hot" snakes though. I'd like to have a reticulated python, but I don't think that would be a wise choice for a novice snake handler. Can you give me some suggestions Snakebyt? You seem to know what your talking about. __________________ When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. HST

11-12-2003, 02:20 PM	#44 (permalink)
thejoker130 Insane Location: slippery rock university AKA: The left ass cheek of the world	I like snakes but at a distace, like on the discovery channel. I've had this irrational fear of snakes ever since my big bro put one down my shirt when i was looking the other way. __________________ WHAT MORE CAN THE HARVEST HOPE FOR IF NOT FOR THE CARE OF THE REAPER MAN? ------------------------------------- I like you. When the world is mine your death will be quick and painless.

11-12-2003, 02:26 PM	#45 (permalink)
GuttersnipeXL Giggity Giggity!! Location: N'York	Yeah, I suppose I don't have a lot of handling experience...just with your garden variety, milk, corn, red belly racers....and Ned of course. You were saying it might seem like a good idea at first to get a retic, it is usually not because of their space requirements...what did you mean by that? What would be the major drawbacks...? __________________ When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. HST

11-12-2003, 02:45 PM	#47 (permalink)
GuttersnipeXL Giggity Giggity!! Location: N'York	I see. That is a very large reptile. I wouldn't have room for something like that. I'm looking for something a considerable amount smaller. The dwarf rectic sounds interesting, and much more appealing size wise. I'll need to do some homework. Thanks for that awesome picture! __________________ When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. HST

11-12-2003, 02:10 PM	#43 (permalink)
Snakebyt Psycho Location: Lubbock Texas	while 18 is old for a snake, Ball Pythons are some of the longest lives snakes around..47 years is the record i believe, but 20-25 is not all that unusual. I would not reccoment getting into hots without alot of experience with other snakes. Also without an experienced keeper to teach you the ropes and proper ways to handle and deal with hots. As for a retic, they are amazing snakes, I have had a few and dealt wth some monsters. (largest snake ever to bite me was a 14 foot retic). While it may seem like a good idea at first to get a retic, it is usually not because of there space requirements. as for another snake, it depends alot on what you are looking for, iif you are looking for a smaller snake simular to a ball python, i would reccomend maybe a dumerels boa, or maybe a hogg island boa. Carpet pythons can be a good choice as well. If you have any questions about any snakes you like or are interested in keeping, let me know and ill do my best to help you out

11-12-2003, 02:33 PM	#46 (permalink)
Snakebyt Psycho Location: Lubbock Texas	the major drawback to owning a retic is there size, while it may seem like a good idea when it is an 18 inch hatchling, you may change your mind when it is approaching 10 feet in the first 12-15 months, and even more when it hits the 15-18 foot mark and eating full grown rabbits. there size also becomes a problem when trying to move them for cleaning and maintenence if you are the only one around. here is a pic for you but if you really like retics, i would look into dwarf retics, all the beauty and personality of a retic, only in a 7-10 foot package.

11-12-2003, 02:49 PM	#48 (permalink)
Snakebyt Psycho Location: Lubbock Texas	no problem, if you have any questions about anything, feel free to let me know. Ill do my best to lead you in the right direction...Also www.kingsnake.com is the best place on the net for reptiles.

11-12-2003, 03:00 PM	#49 (permalink)
GuttersnipeXL Giggity Giggity!! Location: N'York	Awesome man...I'll check out the link. Thanks for your help...I'll be back! __________________ When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. HST

11-12-2003, 03:01 PM	#50 (permalink)
Snakebyt Psycho Location: Lubbock Texas	no rpoblem, always glad to help

11-12-2003, 03:50 PM	#51 (permalink)
HamiC Insane Location: USA	Beautiful snake.....and lizards. I don't have any right now, but was always a fan of catching one, keeping it for a couple of weeks, then letting it go. Great animals.

11-13-2003, 12:05 PM	#52 (permalink)
castex Psycho Location: france	Hami, don't! Have a look at this first: http://www.geocities.com/lflank/venom.html ...And I quote: Mad Dogs—The "mad dogs" include the black mambas, king cobras, and the taipans. These elapids are every bit as fast and agile as the "racers" and every bit as difficult to control, with the added complication that these snakes (some of them are the most lethal animals on the planet) will not hesitate to turn and advance on you with the express intention of poking holes somewhere in your body. It's hard enough chasing a big elapid around on the floor, without the added fun of having the snake attempt to chase you too. Another group that must be added to this category are the spitting cobras. Not fun to work with. Wear an eyeshield (diver's goggles work well, as do clear welders-type masks) and be damn careful. Why do I call these snakes "mad dogs"? First, because they can attack with all the ferocity of a rabid pit bull. Second, because only mad dogs and Englishmen would be dumb enough to try to keep one. Catchbox. Enough said.