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fidgetsmum
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 12/09/2010 : 09:31:04
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hi there, i have an amel corn who is about 2 years old, he is now 4ft 5in long.
can someone tell me what size viv is needed? he is currently in an exo terra 60x45x45 with front opening doors and although it is a fantastic viv i think he is too long for it!
also one other question, he has always been a great eater and shedder, every single shed has been intact, and i have been feed him large mice but feel these are too small for him so i have bought small rats! but i have just read that these shouldnt be fed regularly as are very high in fat, opinions please??
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/09/2010 : 12:57:20
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Hiya Fidgetsmum and welcome to the forum
The ET viv that you've got is a bit small, yes. Ideally he'd be in something about 36x18x18 at least by now.
As for the feeding, you should be able to get some jumbo or XL mice, depending on your local rep shop depends on what they call them, although at that size feeds every 10-14 days would also be suitable for him.
I'm assuming you got him off someone else as well, because nearly 4 and a half feet is quite a big size for a 2 year old.  |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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fidgetsmum
Snake Mite
14 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2010 : 13:44:58
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hi there thanks for the reply! no we bought him from shop when he was 3 months old and he was tiny!!!!
the last mice i bought were XL and they were too small so ill go back and try get jumbos!
thanks again! |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2010 : 07:10:25
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Small rats are too big, i'd be surprised if he even got it down!!
Large mice are plenty big enough, and to be fair, if he's 4.5ft at 2 years then he's been a little overfed, what's his weight by chance? A 3ft viv would be ideal for him now though. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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fidgetsmum
Snake Mite
14 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2010 : 07:59:27
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thanks, ill weigh him today and post later! he gets fed every 7 days!
gona order a new viv today:) |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2010 : 08:49:33
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| Cool cool, new toys are always fun! |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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fidgetsmum
Snake Mite
14 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2010 : 21:27:21
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| just weighed fidget and hes 577g and 4ft 5in and hes approx 22-23months old! oh and hes just s**t on my hubby and the sofa....LMAO! |
Edited by - fidgetsmum on 15/09/2010 10:03:46 |
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fidgetsmum
Snake Mite
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Posted - 15/09/2010 : 07:59:29
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just thought id add a couple of pics:)
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clintham
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 15/09/2010 : 09:04:28
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4.1.0 corns - Izzy (Carolina) Alice (Amel) Peanut (Butter Motley) Swayze (Ghost) Carmellia (Butter Motley)
0.1.0 cat - Kizzy
1.0.0 Dog - Dobbie
Location - Chesterfield, Derbyshire
www.support-dogs.org.uk |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 15/09/2010 : 09:06:35
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| i have adults that size and weight so i'd be inclined to slow down the feeding a little as his weight gain is rather rapid..........a large or XL mouse every 10-14 days but monitor for him losing weight and adjust your feeding accordingly |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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fidgetsmum
Snake Mite
14 Posts |
Posted - 15/09/2010 : 10:05:33
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| thank you!! i will change to every 10-14 days instead of 7 days! thanks again x |
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Posted - 15/09/2010 : 10:47:51
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| gorgeous looking snake but then i would say that,..lol |
1.0.0 Amel, Steve
WISH LIST: blue tongue skink. |
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fidgetsmum
Snake Mite
14 Posts |
Posted - 15/09/2010 : 11:05:50
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| lol yours is a looker too..lol |
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viv size?
