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Newbie
Yearling
950 Posts |
 Posted - 14/03/2011 : 21:16:19
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The OH has expressed displeasure at my intentions of having a Royal in late summer  he shares the view of some that they are fat and slug-like and is trying determined that a Boa is a better choice!
Whilst I am less than impressed that he doesn't see the obvious beauty of Royals, I can't help but admire the moustashes some BCI's wear!  *sigh* so many snakes, so little space! With room for only one more, it has to be one we both love, so I'm guessing a Boa will be joining the household before 2011's out! |
1.0.0 Carolina Motley Cornsnake - Vin, 0.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Rio, 0.1.0 IJJ Carpet Python - Luna, 0.1.0 Dwarf Sunfire Reticulated Python - Helia, 1.0.0 Royal Python - Jasper, 0.1.0 Spaniel - Jess; RIP Gypsy - a beautiful girl through and through, 0.1.0 Rabbit - Binky, RIP Indy, Jan 2010 - Aug 2011, and Ace, Jan 2009 - Aug 2011 |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 14/03/2011 : 21:32:44
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'I'm not a slug, I'm beautiful'. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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Mole
Hatchling
United Kingdom
121 Posts |
Posted - 14/03/2011 : 21:34:47
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| Must say that the royals are lovely pretty snakes their markings and colours are truely magnificent along with the shape of their heads gorgeous snakes |
1.0.0 corn snake Striker
1.0.0 dog Merlo
0.1.0 rabbit Sparkle
0.2.0 Cats Skid and Whizz |
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Newbie
Yearling
950 Posts |
Posted - 14/03/2011 : 21:44:20
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| I'm right with you guys, and Duke is the most adorable little man in the world Lota, I'm so envious of you! I love pretty much all snakes, and like you say Mole, the head-shape of Royals is gorgeous! My OH must be stupid and partially sighted...hmmm not sure that compliments me too much though! |
1.0.0 Carolina Motley Cornsnake - Vin, 0.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Rio, 0.1.0 IJJ Carpet Python - Luna, 0.1.0 Dwarf Sunfire Reticulated Python - Helia, 1.0.0 Royal Python - Jasper, 0.1.0 Spaniel - Jess; RIP Gypsy - a beautiful girl through and through, 0.1.0 Rabbit - Binky, RIP Indy, Jan 2010 - Aug 2011, and Ace, Jan 2009 - Aug 2011 |
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Mole
Hatchling
United Kingdom
121 Posts |
Posted - 14/03/2011 : 21:48:17
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1.0.0 corn snake Striker
1.0.0 dog Merlo
0.1.0 rabbit Sparkle
0.2.0 Cats Skid and Whizz |
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tehbunneh
Hatchling
United Kingdom
390 Posts |
Posted - 14/03/2011 : 21:52:24
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| I have to admit, I do find them quite sluggy too, but I've seen some that do not follow that trend at all!! I would always be worrying too, that his 'hips' were because he was overweight, rather then just natural! I think I'mma be sticking to corns for a looooong time XDDD |
EMZ - WORCESTER, UK
3.2.0 Corn Snakes
Conan (CB09 Carolina); Ripley (CB09 Ghost); Widget (CB09 Hypo Pewter); Dexter (CB10 Granite); Boa'tata (CB10 Bloodred)
0.1.0 Taiwanese Beauty
Taiki (CB11)
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake
Tanis (CB10)
0.0.1 Amazon Tree Boa
Winston (CB??) |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 14/03/2011 : 22:09:56
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'What hips, I'm skinny'.
Lol, they are big fat sausage snakes but lovely. Though Duke is a monster for his age. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 06:57:13
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quote:
Originally posted by Newbie
The OH has expressed displeasure at my intentions of having a Royal in late summer he shares the view of some that they are fat and slug-like
Your boyfriend is spot on lol |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 09:44:50
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My hubby didn't want me to have any animals when we first got married and now look at my signature.....they can be 'worked' on!!!  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 09:48:12
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Aww yeah they are little fatties but they've got the cutest little faces going and are lovely to handle.
They are still on my wish list. 
How old is Duke again lotabob,he's not 1 yet is he?!! |
      
3.1.0 Corn snakes, 1.0.0 T-Albino Cape House Snake, 0.1.0 Western Hognose,
1.0.0 MBK, 0.1.0 Childrens Python, 1.0.0 Nicaraguan Dwarf Boas
0.0.1 Occelated Skink, 1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, 1.0.3 Tarantulas, 0.0.2 Damon diadema
1.0.0 C0ckatiel,
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Account Deactivated
United Kingdom
0 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 10:03:42
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Here is my baby royal Bella. She is great BUT she is a lazy slug! Also a pain in the bum to feed. Will I get another royal? I doubt it. Am I glad I got her? Yes :)
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LynneM_212
Hatchling
United Kingdom
236 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 10:14:30
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| aww i would like them is they were longer and sort of looked more in proportion, dont get me wrong i lvoe all snakes they are amazing creatures, but they do sort of look short and stumpy a bit like me lol :) i think i like the long skinny snakes cos that what id like to be like hahaha |
1 corn snake: Kchalice-Serendipity
2 dogs: Kane and chester
1 C0ckatill: Rolo
1 gold fish: chips
2 Cats : Max and Jess
Location : Folkestone, Kent |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 10:51:58
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if you want to get a royal make sure you decorate your viv nicely........cos that's what you'll be looking at most of the time lol 
a boa would be my choice having kept both species in the past. dwarfs and some localities only get to about 5ft and are easily manageable. providing you're aware of the size a particular boa could get to they acrtually make very good first snakes requiring similar husbandry to a corn. |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Strawb
Egg
Germany
50 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 20:28:19
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I've only had my royal for a month, but man is she easier to handle. You can't relax with a corn in the hand. My oldest snake, a California king, is also no problem. I let her out every evening and she runs around my office all night, and when I come down again in the morning 9 times out of 10 she's back in her viv and all I have to do is shut the door and let her sleep.
I would never attempt this with a cornsnake. |
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MrsA82
Yearling
United Kingdom
582 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 20:52:16
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Here's one of my royals -the least slug like of the 3 :)
I think they are gorgeous, hubby didn't want one he thought they were ugly we now have 3!!!
Like herriotfan said 'they can be worked on'
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0.1 Philodryas baroni
2.7 western hognose
3.7 royal pythons |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 21:00:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Mort13
Aww yeah they are little fatties but they've got the cutest little faces going and are lovely to handle.
They are still on my wish list.
How old is Duke again lotabob,he's not 1 yet is he?!!
Duke is 8 months (DoB 08/07/10) he is just shy of three feet and 525 grams empty (Royals hold their bodily functions and let go in a big way, Duke was 550 grams just before he pooped). He is a monster size for his age to the point I thought it was wrong and had them double check with the breeder.
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Originally posted by Louise32
Will I get another royal? I doubt it. Am I glad I got her? Yes :)
I'll second that, I love Duke but he is quirky.
I'll let you know how I get on with the Boa when it arrives in under two weeks, so excited. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 21:06:00
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Better get the slug repealent with all these slugs on this topic :o
Get a King instead, look how affectionate they can be, even to non-living objects.
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A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 21:37:24
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| Is there anything those things won't eat? I'd love to own a musking eating machine you just can't get enough bite marks and smelly hands LOL. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 22:10:03
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Well, my king hasn't bitten me or musked on me or pooped on me. I think it's all a load of rubbish and every snake has the potential to have the "typical king" temperament. I have a corn that strikes, rattles it's tail and is just moody because that's just how it is. Infact, my king is affectionate if you can call a snake that. If I even do a water change, he's up and before I know it, he has slithered up my arm. He will always happily lust lay when out with his head on my my hands, no nastyness ate soever. I have had to give a form hold of his head and clean what was a wound because he had hurt it and there was no nastyness then either.
And bob, I remember that you said you were going to get a MBK XD I guess not anymore then. |
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 23:03:20
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NO I'm still looking to get one, mighty fine looking beasts those MBK's. Just messing, I love all snakes.
My Royal tried to bite my face tonight so I'm with you for the next few days lol. Stupid slug! |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 23:14:43
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quote:
Originally posted by lotabob
NO I'm still looking to get one, mighty fine looking beasts those MBK's. Just messing, I love all snakes.
My Royal tried to bite my face tonight so I'm with you for the next few days lol. Stupid slug!
Hehe so the rumours of some Royals being feisty are true then :p
The slugs do have pretty eyes and faces though I'll admit that... Just when they are older, their bottoms looks huge compared to their heads! |
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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