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| ilovemypets1988 |
Posted - 08/07/2011 : 10:02:32
so ive just bought an albino burmese python, heres the pics:
enjoy |
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| stotty01 |
Posted - 11/07/2011 : 21:18:20
very nice, hope all goes well for you :) |
| kelfezond |
Posted - 11/07/2011 : 11:24:48
Not yet Mamma, still got about 20 or so left. |
| Mamma |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 17:55:47
have you managed to sell off your BCIs kelf? |
| ilovemypets1988 |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 17:51:14
i know but at the end of the day, people need to know these things before buying 1 so they know what there getting themselves into |
| kelfezond |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 12:21:32
Yeah I watched the burm eating a child thing the other day it was a shame but again very, very rare. All i'm saying is a burm is no more dangerous than a medium sized dog, less dangerous probably so people don't need to keep emphasising how dangerous they are in every topic about big snakes I see there is always the talk of constricting humans and fatality. Yes, be careful, but I don't see a burm as being a dangerous animal, hard to manage yes, most deffinately a difficult animal but there is a huge difference between hard to manage animals or too big to control and dangerous. Just my opinion. |
| ilovemypets1988 |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 12:15:02
its pretty pointless buying bulk at the moment as he will go through the food stages every 4 weeks or so, as for burms eating humans, there are actually known cases of such a thing and being constricted by a large snake is very real, infact thats why its highly recommended that theres more than 1 person around when you handle the snake for that exact reason, if you look on you tube, you will see it for yourself and i know people whos had it done to them,
in 1 case an 8ft boa knocked someone out within 15 seconds of being picked up and that was just the snake getting a grip on the person, so imagine what an 18ft burm can do and would if it was spooked or something.
theres 1 case in america where a child was constricted and eaten by an adult burm so as i said, its real so please dont kid yourself on the fact that it wont happen because theres always a very real possibility and even though burms are known to be gentle giants, they can and sometimes do go nuts and have aggressive moments so you should never take them for granted as you will only be kidding yourself |
| kelfezond |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 10:15:09
I don't think it would be a case of killing an adult without trying, the snake would have to try, try pretty hard in fact, and it just wouldn't be in their nature to attempt to constrict a man, bite him - certainly. But mosst of the time biting is defensive and the last thing the snake will want to do is attach itself to something it considers dangerous.
As for eating an adult that is ridiculous, you're more likely to be killed by a plane crashing into your house than have a burmese decide that you're dinner.
Also you should consider buying bulk food online, I buy extra large ratss for my boa at much cheaper than 3 quid each at a and n, although my local reptile store sells extra large rats at about 3.50. |
| ilovemypets1988 |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 10:00:18
look for the jeep Pretentious on google images, thats the 1 im thinking of lol |
| ilovemypets1988 |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 09:58:50
the thing about burms, is that you have to consider alot of things before buying 1,
the biggest thing to consider is the fact that you wont be able to put them in a usual viv with the sliding glass front, as they can and will smash straight through it, so use thick plexy glass instead or the glass with the layer of plastic in between 2 pains. also if you can, get strong plastic as most wooden vivs just aint strong enough for an adult burm.
another thing to consider is the food costs, mines on small adult rats now and thats at 4 months old and just 4 1/2 ft which costs around £3 each, when hes fully grown (depending on how big he gets), im looking at 1 or 2 rabbits at £15 each and if i cant get pre-killed, then its gunna be £30 each for a pet rabbit that i will have to kill myself (dont wanna feed live if i can help it).
these aint small, cheap or easy snakes to look after, they are very rewarding but the best advice i can give to anyone before they go and buy 1 is consider everything and not just the snake as it is when you get it home, but more to do with once its fully grown and also consider the fact that most fully grown burms can kill adult human beings without trying and some could even eat you! |
| kelfezond |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 09:54:12
That's depressing... Whoever owns one had damn well better own a burmese python to make up for it xP |
| ilovemypets1988 |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 09:42:29
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Originally posted by kelfezond
I'm very jealous, soon kelfezond, soon.
As for dwarf burms I did a bit of research into them a while ago and found most people who own one say they are quite aggressive on the whole, much easier to handle a huge friendly snake I think :D
In the end I decided if I got a dwarf burm just because it's smaller than the snake I really want it wouldn't be the same, part of the charm is it's size it would be like getting a hummer in an extra small variety or a really quiet harley lol
lol these actually exsist, there made by jeep lol |
| kelfezond |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 09:23:51
I'm very jealous, soon kelfezond, soon.
As for dwarf burms I did a bit of research into them a while ago and found most people who own one say they are quite aggressive on the whole, much easier to handle a huge friendly snake I think :D
In the end I decided if I got a dwarf burm just because it's smaller than the snake I really want it wouldn't be the same, part of the charm is it's size it would be like getting a hummer in an extra small variety or a really quiet harley lol |
| ilovemypets1988 |
Posted - 09/07/2011 : 17:24:54
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Originally posted by lee2308
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Originally posted by ilovemypets1988
opportunistic feeders so can and often do get obese in captivity as they always act hungry, feed every 7 days during growth, every 214 days there after.
all this knowledge is from years of experience and research, so im fully prepared for the handling and looking after of this snake.
Thats going to be one hungry snake 
yh oops i meant every 14 days, anyway, heres some pics that i took earlier of him outside while putting kitchen towel paper over the beech chips:
enjoy |
| lotabob |
Posted - 09/07/2011 : 17:08:07
You might want to move the waterbowl out of the road if the big boy has to go through it to go anywhere you'll be forever fishing substrate out of there.
Lovely looking snake, not one on my wishlist but good to look at all the same. |
| ilovemypets1988 |
Posted - 09/07/2011 : 15:39:15
there are also dwarf burms, also known as island burms as they come from a small indian island i think (not too sure on where they actually come from). anyway, heres some more updated pics, hes still in a small viv but with a different substrate though:
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| lee2308 |
Posted - 09/07/2011 : 15:34:27
quote:
Originally posted by ilovemypets1988
opportunistic feeders so can and often do get obese in captivity as they always act hungry, feed every 7 days during growth, every 214 days there after.
all this knowledge is from years of experience and research, so im fully prepared for the handling and looking after of this snake.
Thats going to be one hungry snake |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 09/07/2011 : 11:38:35
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Originally posted by ilovemypets1988
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Beautiful snake, I'd get one if they stayed that size. Just not keen on having to have a couple of friends round when I want to handle my snake - that sounds so wrong!
you can actually get dwarfs that max out at around 6ft
That's called a Royal 
Not sure about dwarf burms, but interested in some of the dwarf Retics. |
| Mamma |
Posted - 09/07/2011 : 08:54:53
im sure i read somewhere you said he was viv difensive... eeeek! Good luck with that one.
question though... why get one when you have a baby on the way if you didnt want to get other snakes cos of the baby?
The markings are lovely. Its a very very beautiful snake. Heres hoping you manage it ok and it has a forever home. Doesnt matter how experienced I get or was... I dont think I would have one of them. My flat is far too small (3 bedroom). One day I might have a huuuuge house and then expand my snake collection |
| ilovemypets1988 |
Posted - 08/07/2011 : 19:20:01
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Originally posted by Mort13
Beautiful snake. My ex had a normal years ago and it was a stunning snake with a lovely nature. Miss the snake a lot more than him lol!!
Do you have friends/family that are happy to help you for when its bigger so you can safely handle it?
yh that wont really be a problem at all, getting his water bowl was abit of a challenge yesterday, he didnt take his eyes off me but didnt budge lol |
| ilovemypets1988 |
Posted - 08/07/2011 : 19:17:58
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Beautiful snake, I'd get one if they stayed that size. Just not keen on having to have a couple of friends round when I want to handle my snake - that sounds so wrong!
you can actually get dwarfs that max out at around 6ft |
