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ViolentJ
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2009 :  23:03:45  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Mine's still only a tiddler at the moment at 18" but what size will I need to look at for when he's fully grown and at roughly what size would he move into it?

Main reason for asking is that I'm upgrading my skink viv so that one will be empty. It measures 48" x 18.5" x 21" (LxWxH)

Merauke Blue Tongue Skink | Yemen Chameleon | Ghost Corn | Motley Pinstripe Corn | Royal Python | Mexican Black King | Speckled King | Sonoran Cross Dwarf Boa | Western Hognose | Goliath Bird Eater | Rainbow Crab | Tiger Oscar & Silver Dollars

jono2411
Yearling

United Kingdom
655 Posts

Posted - 07/09/2009 :  23:05:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
that will be a perfect size for an adult mexi...

1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake : Baron Samedi
0.0.1 Apricot Pueblan Milksnake : (Hercule) Poirot
0.1.0 Striped Splotched Sinaloan Milksnake : Arminia
0.1.0 Pueblacorn - Cleopatra
0.0.3 Fire-Bellied Toads: Ghengis Khan, Bruce Lee & Chairman Mao

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ViolentJ
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
28 Posts

Posted - 07/09/2009 :  23:13:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
That's good to know, thank you. I wasn't sure if it would be too big. I was going to sell it but then thought if it's suitable I may as well hold on to it.

Merauke Blue Tongue Skink | Yemen Chameleon | Ghost Corn | Motley Pinstripe Corn | Royal Python | Mexican Black King | Speckled King | Sonoran Cross Dwarf Boa | Western Hognose | Goliath Bird Eater | Rainbow Crab | Tiger Oscar & Silver Dollars
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brookestar
Hatchling

146 Posts

Posted - 07/09/2009 :  23:19:31  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
dont forget to give a propper good clean out
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ViolentJ
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2009 :  23:21:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Will do, I have reptile disinfectant.

Any opinions on what size he would need to be to go into that viv? Obviously he has to be big enough not to escape through the gap in the doors.

Merauke Blue Tongue Skink | Yemen Chameleon | Ghost Corn | Motley Pinstripe Corn | Royal Python | Mexican Black King | Speckled King | Sonoran Cross Dwarf Boa | Western Hognose | Goliath Bird Eater | Rainbow Crab | Tiger Oscar & Silver Dollars
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brookestar
Hatchling

146 Posts

Posted - 08/09/2009 :  21:03:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
well anything for 3 ft should be fine i owuld guess
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Triangulum
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/09/2009 :  19:36:20  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Aswell as a good disinfect, Make sure it IS escape proof, I would invest in a lock for the glass. As we all know, Lampropeltis in general, Are brilliant escape artists. Interms of size, Sounds ideal. A 3ft would be sufficient, However, I'm sure he/she will make use of that room at dusk.

Scott

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jono2411
Yearling

United Kingdom
655 Posts

Posted - 09/09/2009 :  19:40:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
fact... earlier today arminia escpaed, luckily i found her in the nearest dark place... my gym bag... will be locking the viv properly now

1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake : Baron Samedi
0.0.1 Apricot Pueblan Milksnake : (Hercule) Poirot
0.1.0 Striped Splotched Sinaloan Milksnake : Arminia
0.1.0 Pueblacorn - Cleopatra
0.0.3 Fire-Bellied Toads: Ghengis Khan, Bruce Lee & Chairman Mao

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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin

United Kingdom
1511 Posts

Posted - 09/09/2009 :  22:01:48  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jono2411

fact... earlier today arminia escpaed, luckily i found her in the nearest dark place... my gym bag... will be locking the viv properly now



Well done on finding her so quickly


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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brookestar
Hatchling

146 Posts

Posted - 10/09/2009 :  15:57:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
lucky you jono
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Triangulum
Moderator

United Kingdom
569 Posts

Posted - 10/09/2009 :  21:25:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jono2411

fact... earlier today arminia escpaed, luckily i found her in the nearest dark place... my gym bag... will be locking the viv properly now



Proof for the pudding!!!

Well done on getting her back. Did I tell you I got a pair of Stripes from Neil too. I'm looking to produce the first HypoE Stripes down the years.

I'll have pictures up soon.

Scott

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