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nickyff
Yearling
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 Posted - 31/07/2013 : 20:57:40
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after much deliberation it's been decided that middle son's birthday this year is definitely NOT another snake (six is about right, imo) so I'm finally giving in to his request for the past three years and after some basic reading up on various lizardy type things, we've agreed that a crestie is the way to go. we've already got everything we'd need re set up, tall viv already furnished, and mat+stat including combined thermometer/hydrometer etcetc, and we've looked at and handled some in one of the branches of P@H near us, but they only had two, and they were fifty quid.
So, whaT i need to know is; are there crestie breeders about? whats the standard price range, (realising that morphs will make a difference)
where should i go to in the manchester area to find a good choice of morphs at reasonable pricing?
all input welcomed, cheers chaps xx
nicky |
and you thought there was no such thing as a stupid question....
1.2.0 corns: captain haddock, sharon the tiddler and Darling Debbie. plus 0.2.0 cali kings: spot and Numpty... not forgetting the delightful Miss Lovely-Gonzalez-La-Poop apricot pueblan milk snake, and we all miss the Lodger who thought he was a cobra....
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ravensgirl
Hatchling
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Posted - 31/07/2013 : 21:08:16
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Hi there, I'm a crestie breeder, though probably a bit far off for you though I do know some great breeders most though are a bit far off for you - if you look around on the captive bred forums or other classified forums you will find some fantastic morphs. If you are really sold by a particular crestie please do consider paying to have it couriered to you :) it is a bit extra expense but totally worth it.
Try not to take anything big chained pet stores say and i'd advise you to stay away from buying from them, they buy in mass produced animals you are right to look for a local breeder.
Price wise you are looking at about £30-£40 for lower end morphs like tiger, flame, etc higher end morphs like pinstripe, paternless, etc are more pricey about £50-£70 although you do get breeders who price them all the same and then you get a real bargain :) there's not a lot known about genetics of crested geckos and so there's no real rule as to what you will get when you breed 2 together, i have had several different morphs from the same mum and dad, just the luck of the draw really :) nice and exciting though.
If you need any other help or advice crestie wise I am more than happy to help :) love these wee lizards to bits |
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Callazagy
Yearling
United Kingdom
506 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2013 : 21:19:29
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I'm about 50mins from Manchester, I have 3 hatchlings left but I only have flames, Ive been selling them on ad sites for £30 each, that's about the cheapest I've seen. 1 ready now the other 2 in a few weeks.
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* 2.1 Corn Snakes (Arthas - Normal, Tilion - Anery Lav, Yavanna - Stripe) * 1.1 Cape House Snake (Jenson & Ginetta) * 1.0 Carpet Python (Irian Jaya Jag - Grantly) *
* 1.0 Amazon Tree Boa (Omen) * 1.1.2 Crested Geckos (Brindle, Harley, Noumea & Farino) * 0.0.2 Gargoyle Geckos (Pazuzu & Vesper) *
* 0.0.1 Mexican Red Leg Tarantula (Aragog) * 1.1 Leopard Geckos (Kara & Darwin) * 1.0 Dog (Labrador - Barney) * 1.0 Cat (Casper) *
* 1.0 Western Hognose (Hamilton) * 1.0 Apricot Pueblan Milk Snake (Tweek) * 0.0.2 Common Musk Turtles (Erin & Ira) *
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nickyff
Yearling
507 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2013 : 22:10:23
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thanks both for the swift responses;-) much appreciatedx
callazagy, it sounds like you may be exACTly the person i need to talk to- 'flame' would be a red/orangey colour i guess? (it's what he's asked for) and I'd be looking at end august start of september to collect. we're not fussed on gender, and atm I'm debating one/two, until i know what's best for the wee beesties- do they thrive best with company or solitary? would you mind mailing me? sweekles at hotmail dot com thanks, nicky
hm- just checked yr location, & i think i may have sent you a msg via preloved or gumtree or somesuch already, lol!! so, yes, can we 'dibs' on one, poss two of yr crestie babies pls? and when can we come do a pre-collection visit to have a look? (you have NO idea how excited birthday boy is.... ;-) )heehee nicky |
and you thought there was no such thing as a stupid question....
1.2.0 corns: captain haddock, sharon the tiddler and Darling Debbie. plus 0.2.0 cali kings: spot and Numpty... not forgetting the delightful Miss Lovely-Gonzalez-La-Poop apricot pueblan milk snake, and we all miss the Lodger who thought he was a cobra....
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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2013 : 22:17:14
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| Viper&Vine in Prestwich usually have them or wait until Doncaster show in Sept. |
1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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nickyff
Yearling
507 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2013 : 22:30:04
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lee- thanks for that- i've had a look at V+V but they seem to be as pricey as P@H, if not more so-
and in fact actually in the past I've found that the main [problem with that [place is you go for one specific thing and get distracted (hypnotised??) into looking at something else and before you realise whats happening you're going home with four extra animals instead of the one you wanted   |
and you thought there was no such thing as a stupid question....
1.2.0 corns: captain haddock, sharon the tiddler and Darling Debbie. plus 0.2.0 cali kings: spot and Numpty... not forgetting the delightful Miss Lovely-Gonzalez-La-Poop apricot pueblan milk snake, and we all miss the Lodger who thought he was a cobra....
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Callazagy
Yearling
United Kingdom
506 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2013 : 22:30:18
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| Yeh I noticed :) Writing a email now. |
* 2.1 Corn Snakes (Arthas - Normal, Tilion - Anery Lav, Yavanna - Stripe) * 1.1 Cape House Snake (Jenson & Ginetta) * 1.0 Carpet Python (Irian Jaya Jag - Grantly) *
* 1.0 Amazon Tree Boa (Omen) * 1.1.2 Crested Geckos (Brindle, Harley, Noumea & Farino) * 0.0.2 Gargoyle Geckos (Pazuzu & Vesper) *
* 0.0.1 Mexican Red Leg Tarantula (Aragog) * 1.1 Leopard Geckos (Kara & Darwin) * 1.0 Dog (Labrador - Barney) * 1.0 Cat (Casper) *
* 1.0 Western Hognose (Hamilton) * 1.0 Apricot Pueblan Milk Snake (Tweek) * 0.0.2 Common Musk Turtles (Erin & Ira) *
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nickyff
Yearling
507 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2013 : 23:00:12
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ok picked that up via preL, but cant get the link to open- what you've suggested sounds ideal, re number, timescale and price(ish) tho cd you round it down to the nearest ten? (petrols gonna be a killer all the way to the top of the m66)
if you mail me at sweekles at hotmail dot com rather than using the other thing, ill send you my mobile number.
best, nicky |
and you thought there was no such thing as a stupid question....
1.2.0 corns: captain haddock, sharon the tiddler and Darling Debbie. plus 0.2.0 cali kings: spot and Numpty... not forgetting the delightful Miss Lovely-Gonzalez-La-Poop apricot pueblan milk snake, and we all miss the Lodger who thought he was a cobra....
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/08/2013 : 00:47:59
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| This is a great decision!!!!! Excellent pressie |
     
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro
1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P
0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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nickyff
Yearling
507 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2013 : 01:53:29
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| shush sbb- !!! I'm keeping it secret til the Big Day ! heehee |
and you thought there was no such thing as a stupid question....
1.2.0 corns: captain haddock, sharon the tiddler and Darling Debbie. plus 0.2.0 cali kings: spot and Numpty... not forgetting the delightful Miss Lovely-Gonzalez-La-Poop apricot pueblan milk snake, and we all miss the Lodger who thought he was a cobra....
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calling all crestie- peeps !!
