quote:Originally posted by SGrossyboi The dreaded do u want to hold is a classic for the pet store staff
That's how I got Luna at the Doncaster IHS SHow...
Me: Oh look at this cute one! Stallholder: Would you like to hold her? Me: Oooh yes please...I'll have to buy her now though...ooh you sly bugger! Stallholder:
0.0.1 classic: Bellatrix 0.1.0 anery (het amel): Luna 1.0.0 hypo lavender (het amel ph stripe): Orion 1.1.0 kittycats: George and Pixie 1.0.0 hound: Shadow 1.0.0 husband: Louis
I have always been interested in snakes and one day went with a friend as he was looking for fish and he said to the girl that worked their that i liked snakes and could i hold one. She got out a 5ft python and then i was hooked. Walked out with 2 corns.
I had always wanted a snake as a pet, for as long as I can remember, but I never really had the time or opportunity to get one.
Until recently I used to keep various species of Phasmids (Stick Insects) but the hunting around woodlands for food plants and the weekly clean out took it's toll on my poorly back.
After getting rid of some of the phasmids I was left with a large Exo Terra tank and thought it would be ideal for a snake. Had a look around various shops but nothing took my fancy. the the Doncaster IHS Show came to town (well close enough to me to get to). In preparation for the day I sold all my tanks, bought everything new and had it set up a week before the show so that I got the temps right (started out with a RUB). The day of the show came and after only 2 tables I saw the snake I wanted. A nice size, 2 years old, shedding and feeding (although the sex wasn't known at the time). £30 left my wallet and Sid came home with us. After about a month I got in touch with a guy who was at the Doncaster show who was selling fairly cheap vivs. Had a wander through to Wath to have a look and walked away with a viv and cupboard/stand for the slim price of £55.
Called to the Snake Shop at sheffield and had her sexed for free by the nice mister there, well I did walk away with a water dish, aspen bedding and wooden hide, so not 100% free.
well I got my Tartan when I was 15. I'd grown up loving snakes and had always watching Steve Irwin etc with my dad. And also the fact I learnt to read with snake books, our shelves are filled!
So for my bday i decided after all that time i'd get snakie. I was soooo happy :D Now I have 2 beardies and want even more!
~~ My Zoo ~~ 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon - Cooper 0.1.0 Amel corn - Lucky 0.1.0 Normal Leopard Gecko - Layla 1.1.0 Cats - Zelda the Maine Coon & Link the Ragdoll X Tabby 0.0.50 Malawi Cichlids 0.0.20 Community fish tank
Just Curious!
Posted - 07/10/2009 : 13:37:51
