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28-Mar-06, 06:56 PM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: Mar-06 Location: Sydney Age: 27 | | |
Firstly thanks for everyone that has given me tips and suggestions over the past few days. Been very helpful.
I've narrowed my choice down to a diamond or a coastal carpet and now i need some more hints and oppinions cos i can't choose.
please help. This will be my first snake and only snake for some time so i want to choose right.
thanks so much
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28-Mar-06, 06:58 PM
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you could always get a diamon/coastal intergrad if you cant decide which one hehe but grant i would say the diamond because the pics that you show'd me are worth it
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28-Mar-06, 06:59 PM
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Coastal, they're easier to look after and come in a huge range of colours & patterns. They're a good choice for a first pet snake.
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28-Mar-06, 07:04 PM
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i have both i diamond and a coastal, and would suggest gettin a coastal as your first snake as there is a bit more involved with diamonds than coastals.
good luck and dont forget to let us know what you decide on
cheers
lisa and al
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28-Mar-06, 07:07 PM
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how much is a "bit more involved" with a diamond? It is definately the better looking of the two snakes but it is also almost double the price, which plays a fair role in my decision.
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28-Mar-06, 07:09 PM
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grant, its only daniel's that are so expensive his are high yellows
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28-Mar-06, 07:23 PM
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Can I ask why the trend seems to be toward the coastal?
Why are diamonds harder to look after?
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28-Mar-06, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DrOsteo Can I ask why the trend seems to be toward the coastal?
Why are diamonds harder to look after? | thats a question for serpenttongue.
i have both and i'd go for a coastal first....it wont be yr first snake for long.
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28-Mar-06, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Spike14 you could always get a diamon/coastal intergrad if you cant decide which one hehe but grant i would say the diamond because the pics that you show'd me are worth it | this one is nice, and only $350.
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28-Mar-06, 08:42 PM
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I cant believe i'm going to say this but go for the coastal. They're so much more hardier than a diamond. They can tolerate temp extremes far better than a diamond, they dont need to have cold nights or cold winters in order to remain healthy or breed and will most likely live longer without any major illness' occurring. They can get larger than diamonds too, but remain fairly docile and trustworthy when being held at such a large size.
A lot of problems can arise with diamonds as they get older and it's seems that only those who've raised diamonds beyond 5-6 years tend to see these problems. You'll be heartbroken to raise a diamond to a certain age and then possibly see it wither away....
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28-Mar-06, 08:46 PM
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Ok then.
good enough for me.
I'm going for the coastal!
thanks you all for your input and i'll post pics when i get him in the next few days/week.
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28-Mar-06, 08:49 PM
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yay! pm me when your gonna get him i would love to no asap (unless im at camp hehe)
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28-Mar-06, 08:52 PM
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DrOsteo I can tell you why I prefer Coastals (can't speak for anyone else) One thing is that Coastals tend to be hardier animals and can handle greater temp variants easier. I find that generally (yes everyone I know there are exceptions) Coastals have a better teprament (even though they are very similar). As for colours and patterns I do have to disagree with you (each to their own of course) I think with a little research you will find that coastals have one of the largest colour variants of all Australia species. While I have to admit there are some spectaclar diamonds around I personally think there are more fantastic Coastals then there are diamonds. Just in case you are wondering I have had both and the last diamond I had and sold was a large male a little over eight and a half feet in length, He was a monster but I traded him for three other snakes which I later sold and traded for More Coastals. I have always had and will always have Coastals no matter what else I own. hey are my personal choice and this one is my favourite one of all Zeus,
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28-Mar-06, 08:57 PM
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Sold.
now i just have to convince my girlfriend.
But i'm not going to ask for advice on that cos we'd be here all night!!!!
thanks again
spike14 i'll prob go after you get back so let me know and you can come along.
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28-Mar-06, 08:59 PM
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Mate, don't tell her just do it. It's easier to ask for forgivness than to ask for permission
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