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jordy845
Hatchling
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
 Posted - 12/05/2011 : 21:34:57
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my mum has a set of scales, that she used for weighing her luggage for when she went to egypt,
i was wondering if it would be ok if i used them to weigh Chihiro when i get her, obviously putting her in a tub first, would this be ok?
thankyou :) |
Jordy :3
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Chihiro R.I.P
1.0.0 Snow Corn - Sachi
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Stella |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 21:56:34
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it would be ok, though i'm not sure how accurate they are, or if the increments are too big to be accurate?
our scales at work weight in 0.2kg/200g increments - fine for my boas, not so good for anything smaller!! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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jordy845
Hatchling
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 21:58:31
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they work in KG, but you can turn them to G instead, mum said they are v sensitive, so hopefully give them a try next week :), if not, ill hve to pick some up :)
how do you keep track of your snakeys weight? |
Jordy :3
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Chihiro R.I.P
1.0.0 Snow Corn - Sachi
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Stella |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 22:02:58
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i just weigh mine a few times a year but mine are mainly adults, and the juvies, as long as they look like they're growing on well i'm not too fussed about monitoring their weight
BUT it is a good thing to do on a monthly basis if you have the time  |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 22:03:48
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| oh, and the best time to weigh them is after a poop and before the next feed so you get a more accurate 'empty' weight |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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jordy845
Hatchling
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 22:06:05
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| thanks gingerpony :) i'll make sure to keep an eye on her, i rang the guy yesterday to let him know im coming to pick her up, and apparently, shes had ANOTHER growth spurt! she was already about 50cm when i was saw her 3 weeks ago |
Jordy :3
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Chihiro R.I.P
1.0.0 Snow Corn - Sachi
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Stella |
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 23:12:46
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| I use digital kitchen scales to weigh mine. Usually do it at least once a month. Sometimes more often depending on if I'm feeding in their feeding tubs or in viv. |
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
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jordy845
Hatchling
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
Posted - 13/05/2011 : 00:01:33
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| ahh right, coolio :) ill have to keep up to date with mine :) |
Jordy :3
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Chihiro R.I.P
1.0.0 Snow Corn - Sachi
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Stella |
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ptmbradley
Yearling
United Kingdom
676 Posts |
Posted - 13/05/2011 : 04:20:42
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| Argos do value digital scales for 6 or 7 quid if you're interested. I tend to do weights and measures after each shed at next feed. |
Corns: 1.1 Anery, 1.1 Butter, 1.0 Carolina, 0.1 Hypo, 1.1 Snow, 1.0 Sunkissed
Boas: 0.1 Arabesque, 1.0 Brazilian Rainbow, 0.1 Crawl Cay, 1.1 Hogg Island X, 0.1 Hypo Hogg, 0.1 Kahl Albino (poss coral)
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Ailsa
Banned
United Kingdom
804 Posts |
Posted - 13/05/2011 : 10:39:01
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| I got my digi scales from Argos and they were under a tenner, had to buy them as i just have the usual kitchen scales. |
  
Dakota ~ Bloodred Corn ~ Amber & Chloe ~ Cats
Mind is changing on snakes I want now lol so am researching these to find out what would be best - Milk Snakes and Dwarf Boa possibly - Crawl Cay, Sonoran, Tarahumara or Vera Cruz and poss a Hoggie, African House and Rat snake. Also Trinket Snakes. |
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jordy845
Hatchling
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
Posted - 13/05/2011 : 11:07:35
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| good ol'argos (at times) i will definatly have a look in :) thankyou |
Jordy :3
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Chihiro R.I.P
1.0.0 Snow Corn - Sachi
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Stella |
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using travel bag scales?
