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Forum: Australian Snakes 19-Jul-08, 09:39 PM
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Posted By ailerom
Keeping any animal in captivity CAN be cruel if...

Keeping any animal in captivity CAN be cruel if it's needs are not met. Eg, a cockatoo is an intelligent animal and suffers if kept in a small cage and deprived of mental stimulation. A snake,...
Forum: Australian Snakes 16-Apr-08, 02:53 PM
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Posted By ailerom
I happened to sit next to a herpetologist her...

I happened to sit next to a herpetologist her works at Darwin Museum on a flight from Darwin to Perth for a herp conference. I asked him about the Oenpelli and the rumour about someone breeding them...
Forum: General Herps 14-Mar-08, 02:18 PM
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The overriding rule for pronunciation of any word...

The overriding rule for pronunciation of any word is not what the dictionary stipulates, but 'popular usage'. That is how all words in any language have come into existence. Pronunciation deemed...
Forum: General Herps 23-Feb-08, 01:29 PM
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Posted By ailerom
Western Brown, photographed near the road just...

Western Brown, photographed near the road just east of Timber Creek. Spotted him crossing the road, when I went back to get photos, a crow was trying to tail him.
Forum: Australian Snakes 18-Feb-08, 09:45 PM
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Posted By ailerom
Blondie

Visited the Territory Wildlife Park today and there was Blondie on display (looking magnificent) in the nocturnal house with a normal Darwin Carpet. The keeper said she was returned to the park about...
Forum: Australian Snakes 14-Feb-08, 02:47 PM
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Posted By ailerom
Thanks for all your comments guys. I'm not phased...

Thanks for all your comments guys. I'm not phased by what others like or don't like, just wondered what the reasons were and now I know. I still reckon he is a beautiful animal, he is still snappy,...
Forum: Australian Snakes 14-Feb-08, 01:44 PM
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Posted By ailerom
Why are Coastals disliked by so many?

I got my first snake, a Coastal, 10 months ago. I had the choice of an MD or Coastal and picked the Coastal because of his markings. Since then I have visited here often and found the information on...
Forum: General Herps 13-Jul-07, 11:15 PM
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Posted By ailerom
I agree with Yommy, NT is one big herping...

I agree with Yommy, NT is one big herping adventure.

link below to wild Water Python and Darwin Carpet Python photos

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/jarmike/ReptileEncounters?authkey=G4cYopRNWus
Forum: General Herps 06-Jun-07, 05:06 PM
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Posted By ailerom
Encounter with wild Water Python

Attached is a link to a small web album of photos of a water python my sons and I came accross on a bush road near Darwin.

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/jarmike/WaterPython?authkey=XL7zBSDpUlQ
Forum: Australian Snakes 29-May-07, 12:08 PM
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Posted By ailerom
The other question I have is related to...

The other question I have is related to temperature. The temperature range in the house is between about 27 and 31. We live in Darwin, and I don't use air-conditioning, only fans. So the python has...
Forum: Australian Snakes 29-May-07, 10:50 AM
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Posted By ailerom
Thanks for your comments guys

Thanks for your comments guys
Forum: Australian Snakes 28-May-07, 11:59 PM
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Posted By ailerom
How important are UV lights

How important is it to provide a UV light for a young snake? I have heard conflicting opinions. At the moment I do not have a UV light for my young coastal. Should I make a point of keeping him...
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