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t_king
Egg
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/11/2008 : 18:41:35
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Hey there,
Just got myself a fantastic baby California King Snake. Black and white striped I think. I'll be sure to post some pictures up soon!
New to keeping snakes, so i hope i can learn a lot from joining this forum! Have got 3 Leopard Geckos and a Bearded Dragon at the moment.
I am thinking of getting a Royal Python soon if I enjoy keeping a Kingsnake.
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 18:43:20
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| Congrats on the purchase. Kings make great first snakes. Get those pics up as soon as possible and we'll give you all the advice we can! |
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 : 18:47:10
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Thanks a lot. Yeah would love to here some advice. I haven't got my Kingsnake yet. Just bought it from a breeder i know. And he is getting her/him ready to give me early next week!
So bit of a bummer that i haven't got her now. But will definately get some pictures up as soon as i get her.
Will it harm the snake if i sex her as a baby? Or should i wait? |
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Blackecho
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
203 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 18:56:23
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Have you done it before?
Popping should only be done by an experienced herpetologist, otherwise yes you could harm it. |
www.royalpython.co.uk/forum
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Blackecho
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
203 Posts |
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t_king
Egg
United Kingdom
61 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 19:18:10
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I have never popped or probed a snake before.
But i have read and seen lots of videos. I know this doesn't give me any experience.
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 19:20:07
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| I would personally get it done by someone with experience rather than try it myself. Try contacting your local rep shop |
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 : 19:21:11
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| But how can i gain experience if i have never done it myself? |
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Blackecho
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
203 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 19:29:59
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| Get someone to show you (in person) how to do it, how much pressure to use, where to press etc. |
www.royalpython.co.uk/forum
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t_king
Egg
United Kingdom
61 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 19:35:42
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| Ok then. Thanks for the help! |
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
726 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 20:21:35
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heya and welcome  if you're getting it direct from the breeder they'll probably be able to pop it if you ask. popping is the safest method for young snakes then probing is more suitable when they've grown on a bit. |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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t_king
Egg
United Kingdom
61 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 22:12:55
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| Ok thanks |
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lewy
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/11/2008 : 13:48:23
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Hi there T King! Welcome to the forum! Popping should really be done with an experience person to put you in the right direction and tell you if you are doing anything wrong - It can do serious damage if not done correctly.
I'm sure you'll have loads more questions when you get your king. Make sure you stick up some pics when you do! 
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THE KING SNAKE.co.uk Team
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t_king
Egg
United Kingdom
61 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2008 : 16:40:16
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Thanks for the advice. I will the breeder i am buying it from to pop it for me and show me how!
Yes i'm sure i will have more questions. You will be sick of seeing me posting threads :D
And yeah i'll be sure to get some pictures up when i get him/her!
T King! |
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2008 : 16:50:17
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| We won't get sick of seeing you- we like company |
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t_king
Egg
United Kingdom
61 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2008 : 16:56:54
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| Haha! :) Good stuff! So whats this York Reptile Night about anyone?? |
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Hi everyone! You okay?!
