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Forum: Australian Snakes 09-Oct-08, 07:16 PM
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Posted By hugsta
Colin, I was led to believe that morelia morphs...

Colin, I was led to believe that morelia morphs actually produced those animals and the male was lost to a tumor or something from memory. I may be wrong though, my memory does play tricks...
Forum: General Herps 23-Sep-08, 11:54 PM
Replies: 7
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Posted By hugsta
So I guess what I am debating is that we...

So I guess what I am debating is that we shouldn't be majorly concerned with the problems found in 40 animals. I am sure there are more, but compared to the hundreds of thousands that are kept that...
Forum: General Herps 23-Sep-08, 08:22 PM
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Posted By hugsta
Compacts are fine, they are not as bad as some...

Compacts are fine, they are not as bad as some make out.

There was an issue of a large US brand compact that was causing problems with the eyes in animals. This was not a common thing though....
Forum: General Herps 22-Sep-08, 11:01 PM
Replies: 44
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Posted By hugsta
I also noticed mine has gone up slightly as well,...

I also noticed mine has gone up slightly as well, my last bill was just under $1500 for the past quater. The worst part is it slowly creeps up each time as you get more animals till one day you go...
Forum: Australian Snakes 21-Sep-08, 11:23 PM
Replies: 14
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Posted By hugsta
Gorgeous jungle cv2, you must be stoked with him....

Gorgeous jungle cv2, you must be stoked with him.

Cheers
Daz
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 18-Sep-08, 11:09 PM
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Posted By hugsta
Make sure the sand is deep enough and is also a...

Make sure the sand is deep enough and is also a type that goes hard so they can burrow. I use URS red desert sand personally for mine. Everything else seems fine IMO.

CHeers
Daz
Forum: General Herps 18-Sep-08, 11:05 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By hugsta
Congrats on your first clutch well done. ...

Congrats on your first clutch well done.

Like Kirby said, they can multiple clutch, but the animal has to be in good condition to do so. So you may only get one, just keep up the food and calcium...
Forum: General Herps 15-Sep-08, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
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Posted By hugsta
It's got nothing to do with time frame of who's...

It's got nothing to do with time frame of who's been keeping what. It is relevant to the sheer numbers being bred. When one reptile facility can breed 80,000+ corn snakes in a season it is of no...
Forum: Australian Snakes 10-Sep-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By hugsta
Oh no, that coastal has been skaarfing...

Oh no, that coastal has been skaarfing itself......LMAO.
Forum: Australian Snakes 06-Sep-08, 09:51 AM
Replies: 46
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Posted By hugsta
I have found the females will tend to ovulate...

I have found the females will tend to ovulate independant of mating. I have had matings and no ovulalation for a month and I have had some that have gone into ovulation after one three hour mating...
Forum: General Herps 05-Sep-08, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 446
Posted By hugsta
The oil on your skin creates hot spots on the...

The oil on your skin creates hot spots on the globe which shortens its life. However this is normally applicable to halogen bulbs rather than incandescent ones.

If you are using infra reds on the...
Forum: General Herps 02-Sep-08, 11:18 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By hugsta
The best thermostats to use are either dimming...

The best thermostats to use are either dimming (microclimate B1) or pulse proportionate (Microclimate B2). The later for use with heat cords, ceramics etc and the B1 for globes. Both f these should...
Forum: Australian Snakes 01-Sep-08, 08:54 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,442
Posted By hugsta
I also used to use orange medic and it was...

I also used to use orange medic and it was awesome. But stopped using using it when I heard about them changing the formula. I now use TOD, never had a problem with it. Besides, if you buy a yellow...
Forum: General Herps 27-Aug-08, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By hugsta
The best substrate is no substrate. As a...

The best substrate is no substrate. As a hacthling they will find it much easier in finding the insects as they are unable to hide under any paper or paper towel. There is also zero risk of them...
Forum: Herp Help 27-Aug-08, 05:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 828
Posted By hugsta
I know of a couple of people who have been trying...

I know of a couple of people who have been trying to double clutch anteresia for many years to no avail yet. They warm up early and get out an early clutch and then quickly cool them for another...
Forum: Herp Help 27-Aug-08, 05:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 828
Posted By hugsta
I don't disagree cris, anteresia and womas don't...

I don't disagree cris, anteresia and womas don't seem as difficult, but you don't here of many morelia or liasis being bred at those ages. Hence why I said 'animals', was just generalising reptiles...
Forum: General Herps 27-Aug-08, 05:31 PM
Replies: 36
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Posted By hugsta
He wouldn't sign man cans so I got upset.....:cry:

He wouldn't sign man cans so I got upset.....:cry:
Forum: General Herps 27-Aug-08, 05:24 PM
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Posted By hugsta
Pythons eat a whole food item, so they get bones...

Pythons eat a whole food item, so they get bones for calcium internal organs fur etc etc. They get a whole meal with all the necessary vitamins and minerals they need. Even a breeding female doesn't...
Forum: Australian Snakes 27-Aug-08, 08:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 583
Posted By hugsta
I have 3 adult coastals, 2 of my adult coastals I...

I have 3 adult coastals, 2 of my adult coastals I have had since hatchies. two are around the 8-9ft mark and the other around 7-8. The smaller was a fussier feeder hence the size difference. Will...
Forum: General Herps 27-Aug-08, 08:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 641
Posted By hugsta
Oh thankyou thankyou thankyou........;):lol: What...

Oh thankyou thankyou thankyou........;):lol: What can I ever do to show my appreciation....:D
Wooohooo I'm getting my copy signed :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Cheers
Daz
Forum: Herp Help 27-Aug-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 828
Posted By hugsta
Are you able to point us in the direction of this...

Are you able to point us in the direction of this publication? And by no means am I having a go at you either, but as codered has said, it would be impossible for an animal to fall gravid at such a...
Forum: Australian Snakes 27-Aug-08, 08:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,244
Posted By hugsta
Snake Ranch has just released this years list of...

Snake Ranch has just released this years list of 20/20 specials.

Cheers
Daz
Forum: General Herps 26-Aug-08, 10:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 641
Posted By hugsta
Make sure you all bring along your latest copy of...

Make sure you all bring along your latest copy of Reptiles Australia magazine so you can get JasonL to sign your copy.:D

I am sure his autograph will make it a tireless piece of reptile history...
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 03-Aug-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 507
Posted By hugsta
In regards to what species of monitor are you...

In regards to what species of monitor are you refering to?


How old must they be before you can sex them?

Generally speaking they need to be adults. Some can be visually sexed but it is...
Forum: General Herps 03-Aug-08, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
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Posted By hugsta
They can breed as early as 10 months, some reckon...

They can breed as early as 10 months, some reckon younger. You have to get them at the right time of year though so you can get them big enough and cool them briefly before warming up for breeding.
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