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Blackecho
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
203 Posts |
 Posted - 01/11/2008 : 15:52:50
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Just thought I'd show you what I do with mine and maybe save you some money.
Large bag bought from my local garden centre for £4.99.
I separate it into large handfuls in individual sandwich bags - 15 here from that 1 bag.
When squashed flat without air they take up about the same space as a loaf of bread. Then they go into the freezer.
When needed I take one out and put it into a baking tray.
Then I pour boiling water over it and leave for a couple of minutes.
It soaks up the boiling water and comes back to life. All bugs killed by the freezing and boiling water.
Squeeze out excess water.
And its ready to use.
I use 2 or 3 a month so that £4.99 should last me for 6 months  |
 
www.royalpython.co.uk/forum
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
726 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2008 : 20:23:22
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no, i'm not going to say how good your idea is AGAIN!  |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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Blackecho
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
203 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2008 : 21:04:53
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| lol - I put it on all the forums as some people only use one of them, sorry. |
www.royalpython.co.uk/forum
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2008 : 16:31:10
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| Good advice mate,I'm a convert already though |
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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t_king
Egg
United Kingdom
61 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 22:31:41
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Nice post. Thanks for the help.
What is better spagnum moss or vermiculite?
I don't know if you can use vermiculite with snakes.
I do with my Leopard Geckos.
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2008 : 16:53:55
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Generally verm is only used with incubating eggs, but someone might know if it's ok to use. Doesn't it retain a lot of moisture though? Because kings don't need extra humidity unless shedding because they are prone to R.Is (respiratory infections). In the wild Cali kings would live in a warm, dry climate so it's best to mimic that if you can.
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t_king
Egg
United Kingdom
61 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2008 : 16:58:54
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Yeah. I'll probably go out and get a bit of spagnum moss next weekend. Vermiculite does retain a lot of moisture, yes.
What would you use to incubate Kingsnake eggs, just for curiousity?
T King! |
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2008 : 17:15:59
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| Probably verm, incubating eggs do need quite high humidity. |
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Alex
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/11/2008 : 20:57:02
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Originally posted by t_king
Yeah. I'll probably go out and get a bit of spagnum moss next weekend. Vermiculite does retain a lot of moisture, yes.
What would you use to incubate Kingsnake eggs, just for curiousity?
T King!
I use peat and sphagnum moss mix, sometimes vermiculite. Peat is wonderful stuff - due to it's acidity it prevents mold growing on the eggs ;). In truth, there's lots of incubating media you can use though :) |
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t_king
Egg
United Kingdom
61 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2008 : 07:58:55
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Yeah... I know that there is a media called Perlite. Not used it myself. Not quite sure if it is for certain reptiles or an alternative to Vermiculite.
The peat and sphagnum moss sounds a good idea. If i breed snakes at all i shall have to try it out! Thanks for advice and Info.
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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
498 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2008 : 20:02:22
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| So is this moss only used when a snake is laying eggs or is there other uses for it? |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
0.2.0 Mexi Black (no name) |
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
726 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2008 : 20:16:49
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| to provide a damp hide when they're shedding |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2008 : 10:27:36
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You can use it for general hiding places too.
Not so much with a king because they don't really like a lot of humidity, but with our Rainbow boa we have it on top of the substrate to hold in the moisture and allow Ruby to hide under. |
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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
498 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2008 : 10:30:14
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| Thanks for the tips I will go and buy some this week for him. |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
0.2.0 Mexi Black (no name) |
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