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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 15/08/2010 : 00:54:11
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| Im interested in keeping a rock and didnt know if anyone else knew anything about them,want to do my research before jumping into the deep end. |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 00:58:37
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I think it is very wise that you are doing your research before hand, well done. Its not something i would consider doing myself, i just dont have the time for that kind of commitment, but i am sure that once you have done the research you will be very happy with your aquisition.
Have you decided on a morph yet? i have heard there are quite a few to choose from??
I think locality must be an issue, whether they require slighly more humid climates than other localities, i am not sure, but worth check.
The main thing putting me off is size, some are so big that i just dont have the space for them!!
Hope this helps a little, good luck. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:00:06
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You can get smaller variations, and from what little I know they can come from cold climates (so will be very used to the cold) or from hotter climates as well.
But apparently some have successfully been moved from a hot to a colder climate and vice versa. |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:03:00
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| i have the time and commitment but i dont want one thats going to be to big and heavy,can anyone recommend a smaller type of rock that is managable. |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:04:48
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| i beleive there is a dwarf rock local, but havent looked too much into this. |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:05:38
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There are loads out there, I would've though a lot of rep shops would have some in of some kind. Just have a looky about.
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:09:53
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
There are loads out there, I would've though a lot of rep shops would have some in of some kind. Just have a looky about.
i thought that most of them in pet shops were wc so would like to try and get one from a private source as a shop would want stupid money too. |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:12:49
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Am afraid i cant help you anymore than i have, as i have already said, just do your research and you cant go wrong, its really that easy!!!
Just be careful you dont get one so big that you cant handle it, not only that, but size doesnt always correlate with weight, so some could be relatively small, but weigh a ton, and some can be much bigger, but not as heavy!
Are you planning on getting just the one, or are you after a pair? i hear it can be quite tricky getting a sexed pair these days. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:13:25
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Even most private ones are WC, I don't think anyone has ever been able to reproduce them, the time involved is a huge amount of time apparently.
It's just the private ones tend to have been looked after a bit better. |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:17:26
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| There are some really quite spectacular WC specimens, i have come across a few in my travels. Take your time Lee, there are some stunners out there. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:19:05
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Using my geology a level here, you'd definitely want to look for something with feldspar in there somewhere.
Much hardier and prettier than your common pumice |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:27:54
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Originally posted by Figs
Using my geology a level here, you'd definitely want to look for something with feldspar in there somewhere.
Much hardier and prettier than your common pumice
i like them with a bit of attiude and feel a pumice may be a bit soft,want something hard .not something thats just going to rub you up the wrong way  |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:29:58
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Originally posted by lee2308
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Originally posted by Figs
Using my geology a level here, you'd definitely want to look for something with feldspar in there somewhere.
Much hardier and prettier than your common pumice
i like them with a bit of attiude and feel a pumice may be a bit soft,want something hard .not something thats just going to rub you up the wrong way
isn't there a granite variation??? |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:31:44
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| i do like the granite rocks,might look into these further,any ideas were i might find one? |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:32:10
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| I am led to believe that there are quite a few different morphs, albino is just starting to come along, but a kind of anery has been around for a while now. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:32:31
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| they are generally available in the aberdeen area. |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 01:33:07
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They do have some that originally started in coastal areas that have like a white reflective bit through it, quartz ones I believe they were called.
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josh9961
Hatchling
United Kingdom
381 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 11:55:40
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One of my neighbours has one with a really strange, almost purple colour.
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2.3 Corn Snakes
0.1 Bci
1.0 Spur thighed Tortoise
0.0.15 Stick insects
0.0.1 Shield Mantis |
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
2197 Posts |
Posted - 16/08/2010 : 00:16:08
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Whats a rock ?  |
0.0.0 Royal Python Het Pied 100% CB10 - Chaos
1.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB10 - Bow/Mayhem
0.1.0 Cornsnake Amel Het Motley CB10 - Fire
1.0.0 Cornsnake Caramel Het Motley CB09 - Whisky
1.0.0 Cornsnake Snow Het Stripe CB07 - Romeo - R.I.P
1.0.0 Super Golden Labrador Dog CB02 - Bailey
Wish List:
1.2.0 Royal Python - Pastel , Pinstripe , Lesser. |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 16/08/2010 : 00:39:48
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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