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Forum: General Herps 15-Jun-07, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By RodSydAus
You make a valid point about only having safe...

You make a valid point about only having safe furniture in the enclosure wrasse. The bottle has been in there for a long time without problems until this incident. It is very stable as I have seen...
Forum: General Herps 15-Jun-07, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 364
Posted By RodSydAus
I will take the time to get a photo next time,...

I will take the time to get a photo next time, just this first time my immediate reaction was to get him out, not grab the camera :P To complete the scene for you I had a daughter verging on tears...
Forum: General Herps 15-Jun-07, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 364
Posted By RodSydAus
How long can a snake hold its breath?

One of my childrens pythons gave me a fright this morning. I have self refilling water dispensers in the enclosure - basically they are an inverted bottle that sits with the open end in a bowl. as...
Forum: General Herps 09-May-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 982
Posted By RodSydAus
perhaps if you enclose some independent 3rd party...

perhaps if you enclose some independent 3rd party information on the kind of snake you intend to keep it will educate the landlord on the "risks" of a harmless python. Maybe a pamphlet from a reptile...
Forum: General Herps 03-May-07, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By RodSydAus
not sure if its relevant to your particular...

not sure if its relevant to your particular situation, but I have seen people carry on a conversation in a thread that would probably be more suited to the flashchat tool. assuming they are online...
Forum: General Herps 23-Apr-07, 11:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 687
Posted By RodSydAus
While it does reflect badly on the snakes living...

While it does reflect badly on the snakes living conditions seeing crap around, at least you know the snake has been eating....:|
Forum: Coastal Reptile and Amphibian Group 23-Apr-07, 11:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By RodSydAus
got my fingers crossed for the little guy

got my fingers crossed for the little guy
Forum: Australian Snakes 24-Mar-07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 169
Posted By RodSydAus
I've had my two childrens pythons for about 6...

I've had my two childrens pythons for about 6 months now and they are only just starting to spend time out in the open during the day. They are about 18 months old now. I guess they finally felt...
Forum: General Herps 16-Mar-07, 11:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 636
Posted By RodSydAus
Ok thanks for the help guys. I suspect I have...

Ok thanks for the help guys. I suspect I have hybrids which is why they are hard to tell. This is no issue for me, they are still great pets. To my eye the spots are clearly defined on my guys its...
Forum: General Herps 16-Mar-07, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 636
Posted By RodSydAus
maculosa V childreni

I was browsing the pet shop while purchasing some mice and came across a book with various pictures of different kinds of childrens pythons. I'm no long time expert on these things, so was a bit...
Forum: General Herps 16-Feb-07, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 330
Posted By RodSydAus
I bought 2 for $150 each, but I suspect the...

I bought 2 for $150 each, but I suspect the breeder was looking to offload these snakes as they were approaching the 1 year mark and he still hadnt sold them from when they hatched. With a fresh...
Forum: General Herps 12-Feb-07, 01:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 667
Posted By RodSydAus
Not sure if this is a dumb question or not, but...

Not sure if this is a dumb question or not, but do you need to bathe snakes? I keep the enclosures clean and they shed regularly, it never occurred to me they would need to bathe. I've certainly come...
Forum: Herp Help 11-Feb-07, 12:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,372
Posted By RodSydAus
Hi wichita, I was in the exact some position...

Hi wichita,
I was in the exact some position some months back with a yearling childreni, even tried a skink as you did but he still wasnt interested. Finally got him to eat by defrosting the...
Forum: Australian Snakes 08-Feb-07, 12:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 527
Posted By RodSydAus
Thanks for the quick response...he must of been...

Thanks for the quick response...he must of been in corfu holidaying as well from asia ;)
Forum: Australian Snakes 08-Feb-07, 12:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 527
Posted By RodSydAus
Since you put a name to that one, I hope you dont...

Since you put a name to that one, I hope you dont mind me hijacking the thread with another bizzare herp I spotted holidaying on Corfu last year. A small lizard about 8 cm in length, very skittish...
Forum: Australian Snakes 02-Feb-07, 07:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 830
Posted By RodSydAus
how about Tiffanny if its a girl diamond or Moh...

how about Tiffanny if its a girl diamond or Moh if its a boy
Forum: Herp Help 27-Dec-06, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 290
Posted By RodSydAus
If the soldering iron doesnt come good, try...

If the soldering iron doesnt come good, try knocking a good sized nail through a small piece of wood so most of it sticks out the other side. You can then heat the nail using a flame (gas oven or...
Forum: Australian Snakes 26-Dec-06, 01:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 233
Posted By RodSydAus
worked well..very nice photo and a good looking...

worked well..very nice photo and a good looking snake too. I havent seen that particular breed before but Im quite new to herps. I'm guessing its what people have been calling a BHP?

DOH just read...
Forum: General Herps 20-Dec-06, 02:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By RodSydAus
So did you read it as he only prevented his...

So did you read it as he only prevented his remaining healthy snakes from getting sick? I read it as he treated sick snakes (or the people referred to him later did at least) and they got better. A...
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 06-Dec-06, 12:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 720
Posted By RodSydAus
ummm...is there only 1 spider in each photo? the...

ummm...is there only 1 spider in each photo? the third is obvious, but the first 2 Im not sure if Im just not seeing them or there is only 1 there.
Forum: Herp Help 03-Dec-06, 11:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 531
Posted By RodSydAus
next time u want an immediate answer go into chat...

next time u want an immediate answer go into chat instead of posting to a thread every 2 minutes....
Forum: Australian Snakes 25-Nov-06, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 309
Posted By RodSydAus
I have tried slitting the head and squeezing the...

I have tried slitting the head and squeezing the brain juice out to improve the food scent - much to the horror and disgust of my daughters :lol: - with no extra success. I have read that brushing...
Forum: Australian Snakes 25-Nov-06, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 309
Posted By RodSydAus
thanks admin, I tried the zoo vet centre and was...

thanks admin, I tried the zoo vet centre and was told they dont see the general public. I used your list link and have an appointment with Dr Rosenwax over at Waterloo next week.
Forum: Australian Snakes 25-Nov-06, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 309
Posted By RodSydAus
thanks for the replies, I had a look at the list...

thanks for the replies, I had a look at the list on SCHS and like the look of going to the Taronga Zoo Vet Centre. If the vet I see isnt a specialist, they are definitely going to have access to a...
Forum: Australian Snakes 24-Nov-06, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 309
Posted By RodSydAus
reptile vet recomendations - Sydney area

I was hoping someone could recommend a good reptile vet anywhere in Sydney but the closer to inner west suburbs the better.

I got 2 yearling childreni about 6 weeks ago from the same clutch of...
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