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Leyrielton2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 29/07/2008 : 15:42:43
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So i went to a reptile shop today to look at new vivs for Angelina. Id been into this place before and they seemed cool, got talking to the women about a viv id seen before and she nearly had a heart attack when i said i was going to put her a 30x15x15 set up. Angelina is about 26" at the moment and said i shouldnt put her in something so small and said i should go for the 36x18x18.
What do you guys think? she also piped on about having a light because they are essential as heat mats dont give enough heat out. Im kind of confused about what i should do now, to be honest shes bamboozled me and made me question myself  |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/07/2008 : 16:26:35
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I agree with Blackecho. 30x15x15 should be fine.
You've got to remember 36x18x18 vivs cost more than 30x15x15 vivs- she was probably out to make money  |
 
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/07/2008 : 16:39:40
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| Plus a light fitting, plus the bulb, plus the guard, plus an extra stat, she wants your money :) |
www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum
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Posted - 29/07/2008 : 17:06:59
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What shop was this.
I think the women has been inhaling toxic fumes or something.  |
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dazb
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/07/2008 : 18:00:41
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i went to a new shop and they completely made me doubt myself and my care.
talking about i shouldnt use heat mats, wasnt feeding enough, glass viv was wrong etc.
i posted about it
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=553
dont doubt yourself.
on this site are alot of people giving out excellent advice that you can ask anything. (i know cos i do )
and they are not trying to make a sale!!
relax and ask away if only for reasurance |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/07/2008 : 19:52:51
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goes back to 'viv length + viv depth = length of snake'
so a 36" long + 18" deep viv = 54" snake (or 4foot 6inch snake)
as for the woman in the shop I'd say it was ignorance or money-grabbing or both! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/07/2008 : 19:59:48
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| Exactly, the 30 x 15 will give you 45" (3'9"), more than enough for now. |
www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum
Location: Rotherham
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Leyrielton2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1060 Posts |
Posted - 30/07/2008 : 20:43:46
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Cheers guys (and girls), i nkew i could count on you lot for some proper advice  Looks like there not going to get as much money as they wanted |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/07/2008 : 22:10:40
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Originally posted by Leyrielton2
Cheers guys (and girls), i nkew i could count on you lot for some proper advice Looks like there not going to get as much money as they wanted
hey just remember you're Leeds based, where are you going for Angelina's new viv? Just being nosey! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Leyrielton2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1060 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2008 : 13:25:49
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| My family are Leeds based but im in Nottingham because of uni so im getting it down here. When at home though i always use snakesNadders |
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