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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 09/04/2009 : 16:07:24
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I've just seen something strange.
I'm cleaning out the monster snake vivs (Trilby and Nagini) and because between them they have so much stuff I have to wash and disinfect it in the bath. Put Trilby's stuff in ok, then moved Nagini's stuff in and there was some poo on the side of her hide (dirty she is). Only trouble is it was fizzing in the water - like alca-selzar in water. Never seen that before. Wonder why that happened? |
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2009 : 16:56:41
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been feeding her space dust again?  |
1.0 dumeril boa,0.1 bci boa,1.0 royal python,1.0 mbk kingsnake,1.0corn,1.2 chinese water dragon,0.0.1 bearded dragon
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2009 : 17:00:16
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1.1.0 Arizona mountain king (Sylar and Claire)
0.1.0 Blotched king ( Jasmin)
1.1.0 Guyana red-tail boa (Hercules and Athena)
1.0.1 children (Alfie and BUMP)
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Kehhlyr
The Resident Loon
United Kingdom
511 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2009 : 17:42:08
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Could have been because of the calcium in the poo.
looky here, stolen from a website:
In what way and in what form does calcium react with water?
Contrary to magnesium placed directly above calcium in the periodic chart, elementary calcium reacts with water at room temperature, according to the following reaction mechanism:
Ca (s) + 2H2O (g) -> Ca(OH)2 (aq) + H2 (g)
This reaction forms calcium hydroxide that dissolves in water as a soda, and hydrogen gas.
Other important calcium reaction mechanisms are erosion reactions. These usually occur when carbon dioxide is present. Under normal conditions calcium carbonate is water insoluble. When carbon dioxide is present carbonic acid is formed, affecting calcium compounds.
The reaction mechanism for carbon weathering is:
H2O + CO2 -> H2CO3 and CaCO3 + H2CO3 -> Ca(HCO3)2
And the total reaction mechanism:
CaCO3 (s) + CO2 (g) + 2H2O (l) -> Ca2+ (aq) + 2 HCO3- (aq)
The product is calcium hydrogen carbonate. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
SOME OF MY ANIMALS
 
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2009 : 20:07:07
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How the hell did you find that! |
1.1.0 Arizona mountain king (Sylar and Claire)
0.1.0 Blotched king ( Jasmin)
1.1.0 Guyana red-tail boa (Hercules and Athena)
1.0.1 children (Alfie and BUMP)
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
726 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2009 : 20:30:52
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| very impressive Kehhlyr, i'd go with that theory!! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2009 : 21:51:56
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| i was going to say that but didnt think any one would follow it.lol |
1.0 dumeril boa,0.1 bci boa,1.0 royal python,1.0 mbk kingsnake,1.0corn,1.2 chinese water dragon,0.0.1 bearded dragon
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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
498 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2009 : 22:29:23
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
Could have been because of the calcium in the poo.
looky here, stolen from a website:
In what way and in what form does calcium react with water?
Contrary to magnesium placed directly above calcium in the periodic chart, elementary calcium reacts with water at room temperature, according to the following reaction mechanism:
Ca (s) + 2H2O (g) -> Ca(OH)2 (aq) + H2 (g)
This reaction forms calcium hydroxide that dissolves in water as a soda, and hydrogen gas.
Other important calcium reaction mechanisms are erosion reactions. These usually occur when carbon dioxide is present. Under normal conditions calcium carbonate is water insoluble. When carbon dioxide is present carbonic acid is formed, affecting calcium compounds.
The reaction mechanism for carbon weathering is:
H2O + CO2 -> H2CO3 and CaCO3 + H2CO3 -> Ca(HCO3)2
And the total reaction mechanism:
CaCO3 (s) + CO2 (g) + 2H2O (l) -> Ca2+ (aq) + 2 HCO3- (aq)
The product is calcium hydrogen carbonate.
I agree totaly, Especialy the bit about H20 + C02-> H2C03
+CaC03 + H2C03 -> Ca(HC03)2 thats spot on |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
0.2.0 Mexi Black (no name) |
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Kehhlyr
The Resident Loon
United Kingdom
511 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2009 : 22:40:37
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I know, It was the simplest and easiest thing that could be why poo fizzes.
Maybe that should be a sticky Kaz?
Fizzy poo is because H2O + CO2 -> H2CO3 and CaCO3 + H2CO3 -> Ca(HCO3)2
Makes sense, doesn't it.
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Originally posted by magneticblue
How the hell did you find that!
I can remember reading once about calcium reacting with water, and seeing as there's calcium in snake poo (the yellowy-white stuff) I decided to look it up.
It seemed a plausable explanation.
I have to much time on my hands as well.  |
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2009 : 10:25:19
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Sounds good Kehhlyr
You can have 3 gold stars |
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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
498 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2009 : 14:55:39
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| I wouldnt mind 3 gold stars how do you get them? |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
0.2.0 Mexi Black (no name) |
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2009 : 14:57:20
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quote:
I can remember reading once about calcium reacting with water, and seeing as there's calcium in snake poo (the yellowy-white stuff) I decided to look it up.
It seemed a plausable explanation.
I have to much time on my hands as well.
Well done to you anyway  |
1.1.0 Arizona mountain king (Sylar and Claire)
0.1.0 Blotched king ( Jasmin)
1.1.0 Guyana red-tail boa (Hercules and Athena)
1.0.1 children (Alfie and BUMP)
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Kehhlyr
The Resident Loon
United Kingdom
511 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2009 : 15:13:05
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl
I wouldnt mind 3 gold stars how do you get them?
The easiest way is by telling everyone and anyway that Kaz is the best.
If you do it properly, she gives you a 'get out of kingering' card as well.
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2009 : 16:12:41
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| got my "get out of kingering card" |
1.0 dumeril boa,0.1 bci boa,1.0 royal python,1.0 mbk kingsnake,1.0corn,1.2 chinese water dragon,0.0.1 bearded dragon
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2009 : 23:19:53
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| Hold on. I still dont have a 'get out of Kingering' card |
1.1.0 Arizona mountain king (Sylar and Claire)
0.1.0 Blotched king ( Jasmin)
1.1.0 Guyana red-tail boa (Hercules and Athena)
1.0.1 children (Alfie and BUMP)
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2009 : 23:20:42
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl
I wouldnt mind 3 gold stars how do you get them?
You get 300 posts.
This is my 300th post |
1.1.0 Arizona mountain king (Sylar and Claire)
0.1.0 Blotched king ( Jasmin)
1.1.0 Guyana red-tail boa (Hercules and Athena)
1.0.1 children (Alfie and BUMP)
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Fizzy poo
