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matthompson
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 23/10/2009 : 13:58:35
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Hi guys
I've had my variable king rescue for about 4-5 months and I've enjoyed him more than I even thought I would! I have the opportunity to take another rescue (Honduran) but want to know a little more before I take the plunge. Now I know these guys can get quite large. Its currently 3.5feet, maybe a little more. Its a little jumpy but quite handleable How large could it get and what size enclosure would you go for? Any other tips?
Cheers
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Triangulum
Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/10/2009 : 22:38:29
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Hi Matt,
Hondurensis can reach up to 6ft, Usually maxing out at 5ft however. I keep mine in 3ft Tubs, However if a Vivarium is what you use, I would reccomend a 3 or a 4ft vivarium. As like all Milksnakes, Very fast once young but calm down with regualar handling. At 3.5ft, He sounds like a yearling. He should be at the stage of calming down now, but being a rescue, theres no right or wrong answer!
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matthompson
Snake Mite
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Posted - 27/10/2009 : 17:25:49
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| Thanks forthe info Tri. I would never of thought he was only a yearling so thats interesting to know. 6 feet is a big snake huh! - I certaily think its seems to have a good temparement, a little jumpy but once in the hands calmer. Its certainly a stunner looks wise and seems in very good shape. Ok then, time to think about how I can house this guys I think!:-) |
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Triangulum
Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/10/2009 : 16:37:50
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Not a problem Matt.
When I say a yearling, He could be anywhere from 12-24 months old, Push comes to shove a few months! I've worked with big snakes, and Hondurensis is the biggest snake I have ever and still do own. I wouldn't say they are big, Once they reach there potential, They tend to clam down a hell of alot, and you don't think it's 6ft at all. There is somebody on an other forum who owns a near 8ft Honduran.
Anything else, drop me an email.
All the best,
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matthompson
Snake Mite
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Posted - 29/10/2009 : 12:49:47
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Hi again Tri
Woah...8 feet, ok that’s getting scary big! - At 6 feet what are we talking food wise...it would be eating adult rats I guess? Is the size a snake grows to down to its genetics or its nurture would you say!? Obviously not knowing this animals history it makes it difficult to predict but I think an 8 foot snake could be pushing the boundaries of acceptability some what :-/ !
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Honduran....hhhmmmm?
