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| Invalid User |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 13:11:22
So today I used the serpwidget ( http://www.serpwidgets.com/Apps/measure.html ) for the first time and thought I would compare the results to the good old fashioned string method that I normally use.
With the string, Lupin came out as aprox 2ft 11 inches.
Using the pic below and the widget, he came out at 3ft 4 inches.
Pretty close I guess and if you take both and go somwhere inbetween I could say he is aprox 3ft 1 inch 
Would be interesting to see if anyone else gets close results. I may try a few more of the snakes later. Would like to see how long my brb is
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| snowstripe420 |
Posted - 17/05/2011 : 03:09:19
Louise your BRB is sooo Beautiful!! |
| Only1Nitro |
Posted - 16/05/2011 : 23:48:32
my first corn now stands at a whopping 45 inches im so proud |
| Only1Nitro |
Posted - 15/05/2011 : 21:18:13
just used this and our snow corn is exactly 2 ft seems good |
| zandefloss |
Posted - 15/05/2011 : 15:20:47
Lixra - I would not put duct tape into the snakeys tub, if they get accidently stuck then it can be very serious :S Perhaps you could try sticking it under the tub, or using a piece of paper?
zan x |
| Ailsa |
Posted - 15/05/2011 : 14:30:03
I did it wrong first time i used it, it said my hatchling was 21cm and i was like hmm that's not right, so i re measured her this time taking my time and carefully tracing the spine and it then said she was 52cm, which just by looking at her length i'd say it is right |
| Lixra |
Posted - 15/05/2011 : 13:20:49
I used it yesterday and made a huge screw-up 
I measured out what I thought was 3 inches on duct-tape and placed it in the tub, took overhead shots while I was sterlizing the hatchlings tubs and went off to do the program thingie. My husband comes up stairs to ask how it was going, and very proudly I said "Madonna (our 2010 Plasma) is 30 inches!"... well the look on my husband's face made realized that sounded really stupid, and I realized I measured out 3 cm and not 3 inches...  |
| ptmbradley |
Posted - 15/05/2011 : 12:26:01
quote:
Originally posted by Louise32
Snake length really doesn't mean much, it's more for those 'mines bigger than yours' type people.
lol not sure I agree with that Louise. I just like to know the statistics because I'm a bit anal like that!
Pete |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 15/05/2011 : 11:19:11
quote:
Originally posted by Only1Nitro
if you read tho, the piks must be taken directly above and if the picture is taken at an angle with the ruler behind the snake will measure bigger.
Yes but thats why I took them not exactly over head, to see if the results still came up close to the string method, which they did.
Tbh as long as my snakes are growing as they should and are healthy I really couldn't give a stuff how long they are and it was just for fun I made this thread.
Snake length really doesn't mean much, it's more for those 'mines bigger than yours' type people. |
| Only1Nitro |
Posted - 15/05/2011 : 08:03:55
if you read tho, the piks must be taken directly above and if the picture is taken at an angle with the ruler behind the snake will measure bigger. |
| eeji |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 17:31:13
quote:
Originally posted by lotabob
Least now we know what to call someone if we dont like them without getting got by the swearbox. lol.
*******'s? |
| lotabob |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 16:57:19
Least now we know what to call someone if we dont like them without getting got by the swearbox. lol. |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 14:45:52
quote:
Originally posted by lotabob
quote:
Originally posted by Louise32
I would compare the results
 PMSL
Eeeek! Bloomin typos, and why did the swear filter not kick in for that eh?? lol |
| lotabob |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 14:36:17
quote:
Originally posted by Louise32
I would compare the results
PMSL
Yeah as above the picture has to be taken for above and then the unit of measurement has to be as accurate as possible. I find it so much easier than string as the picture stays still lol.
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| Sta~ple |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 13:51:42
As long as you have a proper thing to measure with and the photo is taken directly from the top, although this can be very hard with very long snakies, it gives accurate result :D
I'll try the piece of string method when I have tome and if the snakes are in a cooperative mood. 5ft of snake getting his head into a hole and trying to escapee when measure sounds like fun XD |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 13:47:29
quote:
Originally posted by jimspook
Piece of string I got 84cm and with the widget I got 77cm. I think the widget was the more accurate.
That's still not a huge difference.
I think the string works for a rough guide. I don't think I can be bothered to take a pic of each snake, upload it, change the size, set the points and all that when string still gives a good guide.
If I had less snakes then yes but for now string is easier. |
| Ailsa |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 13:34:45
yeah i think widget thingy is more accurate |
| jimspook |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 13:33:16
Piece of string I got 84cm and with the widget I got 77cm. I think the widget was the more accurate. |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 13:22:44
Ok, so decided to measure my brb in the same way.
String gave me a measurement of aprox 2ft 3 inches.
This pic and the widget came up as 2ft 5 inches. I'm quite inpressed!
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| Ailsa |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 13:15:37
I've not tried the string method with Dakota as she's only little still |
