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Forum: General Herps 20-Jul-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 174
Posted By Lockie
Symbol you could approach some of the enclosure...

Symbol you could approach some of the enclosure makers on APS; check on the homepage under the 'Sponsors' link. I'm not too sure about freight but their prices are great, and you can get melamine...
Forum: Herp Help 20-Jul-08, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 323
Posted By Lockie
Sounds like it may have had trouble digesting its...

Sounds like it may have had trouble digesting its meal if the temps were 22....

If the hot end of the enclosure was 22, i'd hate to think what the cool end was at. Was the thermostat probe...
Forum: Australian Snakes 18-Jul-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 807
Posted By Lockie
lol... pink with purple spots.

lol... pink with purple spots.
Forum: General Herps 16-Jul-08, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 96
Posted By Lockie
un-vented gas heaters are bad; they release...

un-vented gas heaters are bad; they release toxins into the air. Manufacturers of gas heaters recommend you have two opposite windows open in your home, to create a cross-flow of air (which is great...
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 16-Jul-08, 04:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 682
Posted By Lockie
if they're not fed properly, the BHP's will eat...

if they're not fed properly, the BHP's will eat eachother! Not sure about the others; I dont know much about Taipans or rattlesnakes.
Forum: Herp Help 15-Jul-08, 08:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 712
Posted By Lockie
Hey Gozz, I think the best thing you could...

Hey Gozz,

I think the best thing you could do is focus on whats ahead (ie your breeding plans). The quickest way to achieve that is to try and swap the male for a female.

I understand you'll...
Forum: Australian Snakes 08-Jul-08, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 76
Posted By Lockie
thanks for your help; much appreciated. ...

thanks for your help; much appreciated.

regards,
Lockie
Forum: Australian Snakes 08-Jul-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 76
Posted By Lockie
bump

bump
Forum: Australian Snakes 08-Jul-08, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 76
Posted By Lockie
Darwin enclosure size

Hi everyone,

Do you think an enclosure with a base 90cm x 90cm is big enough for a darwin? (up to adult size? or maybe just short of adult size?) The enclosure is 2m high, so there's lots of...
Forum: General Herps 25-Jun-08, 06:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 138
Posted By Lockie
Putting 1 male over 2 females

Hi everyone,

Does anyone put one male over two females when breeding?

What are the pro's and cons of doing this?

What timing do you use? ie 1st week after cooling put the male...
Forum: Australian Snakes 11-Jun-08, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 250
Posted By Lockie
Fantastic photos Moonfox - you've got a stunning...

Fantastic photos Moonfox - you've got a stunning python there!!


Lockie.
Forum: Australian Snakes 11-Jun-08, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 89
Posted By Lockie
breeding life of pythons

Hi everyone,

I was thinking about how old a python can be, until it doesn't/can't breed anymore. I've read on APS of 15 year old pythons still producing healthy clutches.

In your opinion,...
Forum: Australian Snakes 10-Jun-08, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 384
Posted By Lockie
Hey Nic, I hope you dont listen to Def...

Hey Nic,

I hope you dont listen to Def Leppard or Sepultra.... or Guns & Roses or Metallica.... !!

cheers,
Lockie
Forum: Herp Help 08-Jun-08, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 251
Posted By Lockie
Here you go Chris - i've attached the .pdf...

Here you go Chris - i've attached the .pdf instructions for the ATC300 thermostat.

The timer function doesn't control the thermostat - the timer controls the second plug and you can use it to...
Forum: Australian Snakes 04-Jun-08, 05:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 638
Posted By Lockie
Trouser snake has the right idea - pythons dont...

Trouser snake has the right idea - pythons dont bark, meow, scratch the furniture, smell, knock the garbage bins over, upset the neighbours, leave fur everywhere, have a kitty litter box that needs...
Forum: Australian Snakes 28-May-08, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 332
Posted By Lockie
You're probably right Ramsayi - I guess maybe...

You're probably right Ramsayi - I guess maybe I've perceived it as getting used to me, but in reality she's feeling less vulnerable.

Surely some of her calming down (even a little?) is due to...
Forum: Australian Snakes 28-May-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 332
Posted By Lockie
I've got a 5 month old jungle hatchy - i've had...

I've got a 5 month old jungle hatchy - i've had her for 3 months, and she's like the Devil re-incarnated!! (no suprise really.....its a Jungle). I named her Fluffy... she's my little psyco!
...
Forum: General Herps 28-May-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By Lockie
Could you try a different brand of transformer -...

Could you try a different brand of transformer - try to find a silent one that doesn't hum?

Is it an old iron-core transformer, or a newer one? I've found the old iron core ones can hum really...
Forum: General Herps 27-May-08, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By Lockie
Hi Renegade, Apparently electrical...

Hi Renegade,

Apparently electrical appliances can disturb herps; its recommended that their enclosures aren't put near fridges, tv's etc - I remember reading an article on it somewhere (???) and...
Forum: Herp Help 25-May-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 96
Posted By Lockie
Help - fleas on rats!

Hi everyone,

I'm thawing some rats for my pythons, and I noticed they are covered in fleas!! I bought the rats already frozen, and they've been in my freezer for about 2 months - is this long...
Forum: Australian Snakes 24-May-08, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 88
Posted By Lockie
I just tried to check and the DEC's website is...

I just tried to check and the DEC's website is down.

Eastern Carpet Python is T2024.

regards,
Lockie
Forum: General Herps 23-May-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 193
Posted By Lockie
You can buy DAS clay, which hardens by air and...

You can buy DAS clay, which hardens by air and doesn't need to be done in a kiln - I think Spotlight has it; otherwise most craft/model building stores would.

I think I found some on Ebay once...
Forum: General Herps 23-May-08, 06:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 211
Posted By Lockie
Hey Gillsy, You should try Rustkill spray...

Hey Gillsy,

You should try Rustkill spray paint - it converts any rust, primes and paints all in one go - and it gives a hard finish like real fridge paint. You should be able to pick it up at...
Forum: General Herps 19-May-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 504
Posted By Lockie
Thats so cool Colby!!! Its a really great idea!!...

Thats so cool Colby!!! Its a really great idea!! You're lucky - I dont own the place I live in, but i'd love to do something like that!!

Make sure you post more pics - it's looking great!
...
Forum: Australian Snakes 18-May-08, 07:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,182
Posted By Lockie
First pic is Sooty giving my arm a hug (love it...

First pic is Sooty giving my arm a hug (love it when they do that with their neck!!). And the other 3 pics are of my atherton jasper - he's giving a bit of tongue action!
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