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Forum: Wanted to Buy 02-Oct-07, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
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Posted By Oliver
Are you for real? Yeah, they seem to be...

Are you for real?


Yeah, they seem to be pretty thin on the ground but here's hoping.
Forum: Wanted to Buy 30-Sep-07, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 363
Posted By Oliver
Thought i'd bump this for the weekend

Thought i'd bump this for the weekend
Forum: Wanted to Buy 24-Sep-07, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 363
Posted By Oliver
Question WTB Common Tree Snakes

Hi Guys. Just chasing some Common Tree Snakes (Green Tree Snakes).
Pair preferred but any age ok.
Blue phase preferred but green considered.
Let me know whats about and I'll consider my...
Forum: Wanted to Buy 13-Feb-07, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 209
Posted By Oliver
Smile travel to NQ and walk to the top of Mt Bartle...

travel to NQ and walk to the top of Mt Bartle Frere, i'm sure you can get as many as you want
Forum: Wanted to Buy 30-Jan-07, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By Oliver
let me know when you get to cairns, i might have...

let me know when you get to cairns, i might have one for sale.
Forum: Australian Snakes 13-Sep-06, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 202
Posted By Oliver
RE: olive tail flicking

My younger olive flicks her tail when she is unhappy. If i'm trying to catch her or she comes in contact with the male olive. She will flick and curl her tail for about a minute or two and then take...
Forum: General Herps 18-Jul-06, 07:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,322
Posted By Oliver
Pet stores can be pretty bad examples of how to...

Pet stores can be pretty bad examples of how to keep your pets - even look at the little pens they have dogs in.
The worst bit is, inexperienced people will walk in to one of those stores and think...
Forum: Australian Snakes 21-May-06, 04:58 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,100
Posted By Oliver
Wow, I have to be honest I only read half the...

Wow, I have to be honest I only read half the posts.

If you consider keeping reptiles is cruel then you are probably not doing it right. We are all pretty intelligent and can tell if what we are...
Forum: General Herps 11-May-06, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By Oliver
Hi and welcome, Great pic, i'd love a Bandy...

Hi and welcome,
Great pic, i'd love a Bandy bandy. Anyone know much about them?
Anyway mciver, ecoacess is your best bet (just google it), or it will take you about 5 min at your local parks and...
Forum: Australian Snakes 09-May-06, 10:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,147
Posted By Oliver
Wow, great looking animals. Thanks for posting...

Wow, great looking animals. Thanks for posting pics for us.
Forum: General Herps 09-May-06, 10:07 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,941
Posted By Oliver
I started with a BHP. They are a great first...

I started with a BHP. They are a great first snake but a bit expensive, especially for someone who may not be fully into reptiles.
BHP’s are great cause they are pretty tame and can handle someone...
Forum: Herp Help 21-Apr-06, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 510
Posted By Oliver
Hi Wombat, I have found a towel soaked in...

Hi Wombat,

I have found a towel soaked in water helps.
Try to fold the towel around the snake and using your hands to apply a little resistance.
You might have to do this a few times but it...
Forum: Herp Help 18-Apr-06, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By Oliver
Maybe you should see a different vet if you’re...

Maybe you should see a different vet if you’re concerned. There is a thread here somewhere about vets that have been recommended by members.
The loss of a snake is not worth the small cost of a...
Forum: General Herps 17-Apr-06, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 352
Posted By Oliver
They are often off their food during the shedding...

They are often off their food during the shedding period, so it’s likely that they wouldn't take food.
Jnglgrl is right the skin is pretty tight and any lumps/bumps can make it harder to have a...
Forum: General Herps 17-Apr-06, 09:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,246
Posted By Oliver
Snakes in the wild are known to eat items 4 times...

Snakes in the wild are known to eat items 4 times the size of their bodies’ diameter.
A good breeder told me that a full meal should show a small bump in the stomach area. So I guess you gotta look...
Forum: Herp Help 31-Mar-06, 01:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 920
Posted By Oliver
Hi Jaser, Nice snake. As per my...

Hi Jaser,
Nice snake.
As per my experience: As hatchlings they are a little insecure and bitting is their only defence. Snakes don't really want to bite you as it may indirectly cause injury to...
Forum: General Herps 31-Mar-06, 08:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,323
Posted By Oliver
Thanks for the great pics. I too have gained...

Thanks for the great pics.
I too have gained inspiration to visit a zoo.
Taronga looks pretty good - Can anyone recommend a better zoo?
Forum: Australian Snakes 29-Mar-06, 02:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,535
Posted By Oliver
Wow true blue what great BHP (they look a little...

Wow true blue what great BHP (they look a little like bananas). :lol: I just bought some myself - but I haven't even seen them let alone post pics. After Easter.
Forum: General Herps 27-Mar-06, 03:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 854
Posted By Oliver
I went to the Australia zoo one day. Steve wasn't...

I went to the Australia zoo one day. Steve wasn't there and the other fellas would hardly go near the crocs. They would stand there and throw the food in and run away, wasn't much of a demonstration....
Forum: Australian Snakes 24-Mar-06, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 594
Posted By Oliver
Any one else think it maybe a common tree snake,...

Any one else think it maybe a common tree snake, arn't they native at the gold coast?
Forum: Herp Help 24-Mar-06, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 758
Posted By Oliver
Jimmyd, Good to hear your another Olive owner....

Jimmyd,
Good to hear your another Olive owner.
There is no need to rush to get them on to rats, but I do recommend it.
As little fellas its just good to have them eating, so make sure they are...
Forum: General Herps 24-Mar-06, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 346
Posted By Oliver
I have found it pretty easy to find some one to...

I have found it pretty easy to find some one to live with. And landlords are similar.
Most are ok and the odd one just about pushes you out the door.

When you tell them, just ease them into it...
Forum: General Herps 22-Mar-06, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 621
Posted By Oliver
Name her: Chimaera (kye-MEE-ruh), Mythical...

Name her: Chimaera (kye-MEE-ruh),
Mythical fire breathing animal. Part lion, Part goat and Part snake.
The Greek hero Bellerophon was sent to be killed by the creature, but instead killed...
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 17-Mar-06, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,064
Posted By Oliver
Do you really need to justify your reason for...

Do you really need to justify your reason for going to the pub.
Dont think about it too long - just go. I'm only a few minutes away myself.
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 16-Mar-06, 11:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,679
Posted By Oliver
Good topic, Viper would be at the top of the...

Good topic,
Viper would be at the top of the list, (they come in the nicest colours with cool heads), apart from the whole dangerous bit.
I would really like a fresh water stingray for my...
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