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Forum: General Herps 27-Aug-08, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 113
Posted By Lesa
I keep the windows open and the fan going. Then...

I keep the windows open and the fan going. Then when it gets too hot the AC goes on and stays on. Technicaaly just for the snakes, but we all enjoy it....
Forum: Australian Snakes 23-Aug-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 225
Posted By Lesa
No fire worries. That's just what I was told was...

No fire worries. That's just what I was told was best???

OK. so I feed 2 weeks before leaving. Clean the cage when necessary. Leave temps as per normal and have the water checked when I can......
Forum: Australian Snakes 20-Aug-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 225
Posted By Lesa
OK, so I should feed a week or so before I leave,...

OK, so I should feed a week or so before I leave, LOWER the heat and have someone give them fresh water while we are away?? Does that sound OK?
Forum: Australian Snakes 20-Aug-08, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 225
Posted By Lesa
Holidays

We are planning on going away for 2 weeks. I had planned to feed the snakes a week before we left (in order to give them time to digest and hopefully poo). Then turn off the heat and leave them. Will...
Forum: General Herps 16-Aug-08, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 125
Posted By Lesa
Just be careful - I have an old China Cabinet...

Just be careful - I have an old China Cabinet that my Grandfather left me. We had an antique dealer here to pick up an ugly cupboard we had and he offered me $2000 for the China Cabinet. Have it...
Forum: General Herps 16-Aug-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,055
Posted By Lesa
My God.... what sort of gadgets do you guys have...

My God.... what sort of gadgets do you guys have running. We are lucky if we hit $350 a quarter - and that's including zapping the Ergon Meter Reader Man with the electric fence last time he came!!!!
Forum: General Herps 16-Aug-08, 06:40 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,824
Posted By Lesa
This is why all my snake food has to come nice...

This is why all my snake food has to come nice and dead and frozen. Otherwise the food would end up as pets too.
Forum: General Herps 16-Aug-08, 06:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,055
Posted By Lesa
Get rid of the clothes drier - that'll save you...

Get rid of the clothes drier - that'll save you more than your herps'll ever cost.
Forum: General Herps 11-Aug-08, 05:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 578
Posted By Lesa
I used to dangle for both my snakes. One eats...

I used to dangle for both my snakes. One eats beautifully every time. The other is more stubborn. At the last feed I annoyed him with the pinky for ages and he wouldn't touch it. I dropped it and...
Forum: Australian Snakes 05-Aug-08, 05:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 505
Posted By Lesa
I've never seen a shed - waiting patiently...

I've never seen a shed - waiting patiently though.......
Forum: Australian Snakes 04-Aug-08, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 253
Posted By Lesa
Wet, Smelly, *****ty Shed

We have had our Childrens Python for almost a year now. I am used to looking in his cage and finding a dry, whole shedded skin as a nice surprise. This latest shed was quite gross. :cry: I fed him...
Forum: Australian Snakes 04-Aug-08, 01:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,472
Posted By Lesa
I'm really sorry that this has happened. I've...

I'm really sorry that this has happened. I've told (numerous times) that a snake will not eat a meal that is too big for it. I worry that I give meals that are too small , but I guess that is safer...
Forum: Australian Snakes 26-Jul-08, 08:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 651
Posted By Lesa
ahhh to have tho money and the space... yes I am...

ahhh to have tho money and the space... yes I am very jealous!!!!
Forum: Herp Help 26-Jul-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 249
Posted By Lesa
Most of your questions will be answered if you...

Most of your questions will be answered if you use the search function on this site. However license info can be obtained from http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/publications?id=1021 ; and YES you do need a...
Forum: General Herps 22-Jul-08, 09:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 311
Posted By Lesa
Yeah and I didn't mention the cost of the budgie...

Yeah and I didn't mention the cost of the budgie seed, the parrot seed, the fish food, the crab food and water treatments..... I think if I tried to fit mice into the feeding/cleaning cycle I'd go...
Forum: General Herps 22-Jul-08, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 311
Posted By Lesa
I pay $3.50 for adult mice. I only have 2 snakes...

I pay $3.50 for adult mice. I only have 2 snakes so it really doesn't bother me. To me it's worth the extra money not to have the hassle to house/breed/raise/euthanize mice and rats. My dog costs...
Forum: Australian Snakes 08-Jul-08, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 155
Posted By Lesa
Pinky burst - yurrrrchhh

Obviously they don't make pinkies lke they used to, this one burst and guts went every where!!!! What's the best way to clean a rather snappy snake???
Forum: Australian Snakes 15-Jun-08, 07:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 873
Posted By Lesa
I love the look of Bredli's. She is beautiful....

I love the look of Bredli's. She is beautiful. Exactly how big does a Bredli grow?
Forum: Australian Snakes 10-Jun-08, 09:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,641
Posted By Lesa
Me either... specially snotty opiniated ones.....

Me either... specially snotty opiniated ones.....
Forum: Australian Snakes 10-Jun-08, 07:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,641
Posted By Lesa
You realise I am very jealous and hating you a...

You realise I am very jealous and hating you a lot right now!!!!:evil: - Jokin';)

Seriously - it was a really hard comp. Congrats on your fantastic win, that snake looks truly sensational!!!! You...
Forum: Australian Snakes 31-May-08, 08:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,352
Posted By Lesa
Lucky you - enclosures are so expensive. My first...

Lucky you - enclosures are so expensive. My first enclosure (for a childrens) was a "hand me down" so the price was perfect. My second was knocked together by the hubby until my Atherton grows a...
Forum: Australian Snakes 31-May-08, 01:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,352
Posted By Lesa
You're lucky to have a snake room. I could take...

You're lucky to have a snake room. I could take over the kids playroom but they would probably mutiny. We went to an auction today. The house was on acerage and it had a huge shed out the back (for...
Forum: Australian Snakes 30-May-08, 08:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,352
Posted By Lesa
Proper Care of a Large Snake

I constantly see on this site people talking about or posting pics of their "babies" which will eventaully grow into very large snakes. My particular interest is Olives. I would LOVE one. I think I...
Forum: Australian Snakes 30-May-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 355
Posted By Lesa
Gosh who cares what I was like??? I had the...

Gosh who cares what I was like??? I had the world's most excited 5 year old to deal with. Talk about jumping out of his skin. I didn't tell him we were picking it up until that morning, otherwise he...
Forum: Australian Snakes 30-May-08, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 295
Posted By Lesa
ok so I obviously need a "dimmer" thermostat. The...

ok so I obviously need a "dimmer" thermostat. The one I have just flicks them on and off. Though the cage I'm replacing the globe in at the moment is very well ventilated and it's in a cooler room....
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