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jbarnes92
Egg
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 25/02/2010 : 09:21:23
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Hey all, as for those of you who do not know, Ive had Asuka, My Standard Carolina corn for around 1 - 2 months and am already becoming a bit of an addict, and was thinking what are burmese pythons like to maintain? ive seen some beautiful ones around and am beginning to get a bit curious  |
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Hunter - Jungle Carpet Python
3 Corn Snakes
Murphy - Black Labrador [ R.I.P ;( ]
Meg - Black Labrador
Rhea - Sprocker Spaniel
Jack - Rotty / Labrador
Trigger - Tabby Cat |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2010 : 10:36:10
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| From a corn to a burm? Thats a bit of a leap! |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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jbarnes92
Egg
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2010 : 10:53:18
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Originally posted by HannahB
urm have you got a spare room in your house that you dont need!?!?!?!?
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/snakes/p/burmesepython.htm
there that bad? :S
and thats why i was asking, i take it that it is a bit of a leap judging by your reactions  |
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Hunter - Jungle Carpet Python
3 Corn Snakes
Murphy - Black Labrador [ R.I.P ;( ]
Meg - Black Labrador
Rhea - Sprocker Spaniel
Jack - Rotty / Labrador
Trigger - Tabby Cat |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2010 : 10:59:27
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read the care sheet..
burms can easily grow past 15ft..and you need a 8x4 (minimum!!) enclosure for them..they can weigh up to 200lbs.. did i mention they can grow longer than 15ft...its recommended that you have two people there to feed them..when handling past 8-10ft its recommended that you have one person for every 3ft so a 12ft snake would need 4 people.. they like a soak in the bath.. oh and they can grow over 15ft long |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2010 : 11:10:39
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| Not to mention the 2 stone of poop they produce when they are adults- apparently the viv is left swimming in the stuff and you need a shovel to get it all out... |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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286 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2010 : 13:03:18
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| i heard they can grow to over 15ft.....incase you weren't aware! ;) |
corns
0.1 Maizy, carolina 05
0.1 violet, anery 09
1.0 Smithy, amel 07
0.1 Nessa,amel 07
0.1 Lois normal/hypo motley 02
1.0 Dr Heinz Doofenshmirtz anery 00
1.0 Fry normal 08
0.1 Dora amel aztec 09
1.0 Red bloodred 08
0.0.1 Conker kastanie 10
house bunny
1.0 rex, 09
kittys
2.1 tom,jerry 09 Mittens 10
kids
3.1 Charlie-jane 98, ethan 99,coby 06,adam 07
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newsnakekeeper
Hatchling
United Kingdom
222 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2010 : 19:49:49
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| only grow to over 15 feet seems pretty resonbile not i think i would stick with another corns or mayb a royal if i was to get another snake |
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Jo-And-Danny
Hatchling
United Kingdom
310 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2010 : 20:32:31
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I totally agree with all of the above. Pythons are a notoriously lazy snake so don't need much room, but sufficient room for a burmese is about a 10ft long viv, or spare room (lol!) just because of the sheer size of them!! There is one in our local reptile rescue centre that is 18ft long and weighs 9 stone!!!!!!!!!!! Its not only the size of the snake thats a problem, but you'd probably need a new/large freezer to store its food!!! as an adult their main diet (in captivity) is large rabbits, hares and piglets!!!!!!
I would definately go for a Royal/Ball if it's still a python youre after, they only grow a foot or 2 bigger than a corn and still have that chunky python body shape |
~The Zoo~
Freddie // Ghost corn
Brittany // Collie cross dog
Billie // BSH Cat
Millie // BSH Cat
Some Tropical Fishiesss
Wish List......
Another doggy
Royal Python (norm or pastel)
More Fishiesss!! |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2010 : 20:49:54
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| Royals rarely reach 6 foot... |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2010 : 21:23:02
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Originally posted by eeji
why on earth would anyone want any python? 
Hush you, or I will set the terrifying Diego on you..... |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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480 Posts |
Posted - 26/02/2010 : 09:23:31
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| thats one snake i shall be avoiding then!!! |
1.0.0 Amel, Steve
WISH LIST: blue tongue skink. |
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