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IncurableFlirt
Yearling
USA
516 Posts |
 Posted - 17/08/2010 : 16:44:08
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I use a length of string.  It makes it much easier to grab the string against the snake's body all the way down. Then just grip the end of the string by the tail and measure the string. Soooo much easier.  |
Jenn.
11.8 Ball pythons
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2010 : 19:55:23
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Originally posted by IncurableFlirt
I take my lengths about once every three or four months. I don't have a scale, so I can't do weights. Wish I did, though.
IncurableFlirt, there are several places that sell good-quality reptile scales on-line for about $35. While it seems like a large investment, it provides really valuable health history. Failing that, you may be able to find a food portion scale at a garage sale -- I used one of those for the first 18 months I ran my business, and it worked fine.
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Originally posted by Welly
Lengths are a pain in the ass as they never sit still. I find if you can get them on a tableand just gently lift the tail as they wriggle away they straighten out easily
Good tip. Funny visual though!
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Originally posted by IncurableFlirt
I use a length of string. It makes it much easier to grab the string against the snake's body all the way down. Then just grip the end of the string by the tail and measure the string. Soooo much easier.
I've considered that. Again, though: 21 animals...one of which is very distrusting and nippy (purchased as an adult, I'm owner #4...poor guy).
For those interested, the other option is always a set of professional tubes, I don't think they cost that much. Hmmm...I may have to consider that myself one day soon! |
Cliff Earle
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Welly
Hatchling
United Kingdom
164 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2010 : 17:39:44
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0.1.0 Royal Python
0.0.1 Mexican Black King
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IncurableFlirt
Yearling
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2010 : 19:16:22
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| Wow, that is a fantastic picture, Welly! Really shows the rainbow hues wonderfully. Nice job! |
Jenn.
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Welly
Hatchling
United Kingdom
164 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2010 : 20:01:15
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Originally posted by IncurableFlirt
Wow, that is a fantastic picture, Welly! Really shows the rainbow hues wonderfully. Nice job!
Yeah i got a few. Got this one as well
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2010 : 22:53:49
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| Great picts, well done! |
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Kazerella
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 29/09/2010 : 13:49:50
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| Looking very good Welly |
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Welly
Hatchling
United Kingdom
164 Posts |
Posted - 29/09/2010 : 20:38:40
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| HE has given me a lovely long shed this morning too. He is now bigger than my 10 month old MBK |
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Welly
Hatchling
United Kingdom
164 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2010 : 18:40:51
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We are now a good healthy size
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IncurableFlirt
Yearling
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2010 : 22:26:28
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| He is really looking fantastic, Welly! Gorgeous coloring, he's very iridescent! Looks like he really loves his home, too, excellent setup. Thanks for sharing new pics! |
Jenn.
11.8 Ball pythons
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Welly
Hatchling
United Kingdom
164 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2011 : 20:47:40
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| He just shed, 42" long! |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2011 : 21:22:52
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| You realize, of course, you now need to post pictures to "prove" it.... ;-) |
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Welly
Hatchling
United Kingdom
164 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2011 : 21:51:40
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| Will do, i'll get him out and take some pics tommorrow |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2011 : 22:44:58
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| Woot!!! :-) |
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Kehhlyr
The Resident Loon
United Kingdom
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