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Forum: Australian Snakes 16-Jun-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 316
Posted By Nelly
I don't believe you'll get access to the Snake...

I don't believe you'll get access to the Snake Ranch premises but from all accounts they can organise pickup from the Reptile Park.

Another Centralian Coastal person right here!
Forum: Australian Snakes 07-Jun-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 319
Posted By Nelly
You could put 100 hides in there that are the...

You could put 100 hides in there that are the best hides on earth and your snake will still probably submerge him/herself in substrate. They're just doing what they do.
Forum: Australian Snakes 01-Jun-08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 563
Posted By Nelly
I find it ridiculous that some of my fiance's...

I find it ridiculous that some of my fiance's work friends can't even walk in my front door because they're so petrified of snakes... they explain they can't come through the door because of my...
Forum: Australian Snakes 28-May-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 193
Posted By Nelly
Yeah, those two photos are super indicative of...

Yeah, those two photos are super indicative of all the problems magpie suggested. It's most definitely a problem shedder (although everybody comes across a few of these in their lifetime)... desert...
Forum: Australian Snakes 28-May-08, 08:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 448
Posted By Nelly
That's great news! Congrats on starting to...

That's great news!

Congrats on starting to get over the fear... don't stress, as mentioned by most people, you will hardly even feel it. The best way I can think of to describe it is as if...
Forum: General Herps 16-May-08, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 150
Posted By Nelly
I think if you sat more Childreni and Stimsoni...

I think if you sat more Childreni and Stimsoni side by side you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference. A lot of the time the Antaresia genus can all look and behave very similar. You need to be...
Forum: General Herps 16-May-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 221
Posted By Nelly
Kudos! Looks sensational. Particularly...

Kudos!

Looks sensational. Particularly love the backdrop light over the fake rock wall, that's a nice touch and very reminiscent of the Frog Mansion that shows up only too often on the forums. ...
Forum: Australian Snakes 15-May-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 279
Posted By Nelly
Latest acquisition

Hi all,

Recently picked up a new acquisition. She (assuming she's a she) is about 4-5 years old and close to 6.5 foot in length. Awesome temperament, although she tends to hiss a bit and carry...
Forum: General Herps 11-May-08, 04:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 598
Posted By Nelly
Heaven forbid you didn't get a reply within half...

Heaven forbid you didn't get a reply within half an hour... come on!

Misting is not necessarily required as the humidity can generally be controlled with a strategically placed water source (as...
Forum: Australian Snakes 02-May-08, 06:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,261
Posted By Nelly
Diamond... so colloquial jargon would dictate the...

Diamond... so colloquial jargon would dictate the name "ICE".
Forum: General Herps 31-Mar-08, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 166
Posted By Nelly
Microclimate B1ME right here. I love it, wouldn't...

Microclimate B1ME right here. I love it, wouldn't buy any other brand. With your heat light set up it would be ideal to get the B1 or B1ME (Magic Eye) for night time temperature drop. You can set...
Forum: Australian Snakes 29-Mar-08, 05:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 442
Posted By Nelly
The vet can't be sure from looking at a snake in...

The vet can't be sure from looking at a snake in 5 mins. He can get a general idea of its health, but some symptoms can take months to present themselves. That's why most countries quarantine any...
Forum: Australian Snakes 29-Mar-08, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 442
Posted By Nelly
It's always a good idea to quarantine any new...

It's always a good idea to quarantine any new acquisitions to prevent the spread of mites, RI etc. Six months is a good time frame and ensure they are kept in seperate rooms with different handling...
Forum: Other Animals 19-Mar-08, 10:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 729
Posted By Nelly
Our local council really hasn't done much... but...

Our local council really hasn't done much... but at least they make suggestions for keeping the cats indoors.

http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/customer/dogs-cats/responsible-cat-ownership
Forum: General Herps 13-Mar-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,327
Posted By Nelly
spilota_variegata... I'd be mighty careful about...

spilota_variegata... I'd be mighty careful about spouting around that people are unscrupulous for not paying tax that they don't have to...

The ATO have a very hazy view when it comes to hobby...
Forum: General Herps 12-Mar-08, 02:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 939
Posted By Nelly
As stated above, use the very flat of your hand....

As stated above, use the very flat of your hand. It's a super super super super difficult thing to do... and you feel like a douche bag for not being able to. Wait until the snake is under a hide or...
Forum: General Herps 07-Mar-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 906
Posted By Nelly
You don't think that the owners are deserving of...

You don't think that the owners are deserving of such treatment? Realistically, the proprietor had a great business vision and went after what they wanted. Now being in such a strong position...
Forum: Australian Snakes 05-Mar-08, 11:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 311
Posted By Nelly
It won't hurt if it decides to bite you. Just put...

It won't hurt if it decides to bite you. Just put your hand in there (not the whole thing or you'll squash the little one) and pull it out slowly.
Forum: Australian Snakes 04-Mar-08, 09:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 961
Posted By Nelly
... yeah... would look good coiled up by a BHP......

... yeah... would look good coiled up by a BHP... :shock:

Just joking!!!

Nice family... I actually think my real family looks more like a zoo than all of your animals combined.
Forum: Australian Snakes 03-Mar-08, 05:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 422
Posted By Nelly
I wasn't worried about the ladder falling over......

I wasn't worried about the ladder falling over... I'm just thinking that when it comes time to handle said python it may be awfully difficult to unravel it from the ladder given the amount of places...
Forum: Australian Snakes 03-Mar-08, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 331
Posted By Nelly
The Microclimate "magic eye" is built into the...

The Microclimate "magic eye" is built into the unit. It is not on a different lead so you cannot point it towards a window. You can, however, mount the unit in a window facing outwards... although,...
Forum: Australian Snakes 02-Mar-08, 08:55 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,412
Posted By Nelly
My Mrs (Nelly) had a fear of snakes. I asked her...

My Mrs (Nelly) had a fear of snakes. I asked her if I could get one and she said I'd have to wait until we bought our own house... expected to be next year some time. She's such a good woman that she...
Forum: Australian Snakes 02-Mar-08, 06:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 422
Posted By Nelly
Congrats on the purchase... however, you'll soon...

Congrats on the purchase... however, you'll soon regret putting that ladder in the enclosure for Boris to play on...

Cheerio!
Forum: General Herps 02-Mar-08, 06:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 519
Posted By Nelly
Would have to be a decent length holiday. I...

Would have to be a decent length holiday. I figure if the snake doesn't eat for a week before you leave (so it excretes anything left in its body) and you clean the enclosure... a two week holiday...
Forum: Herp Help 24-Feb-08, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 102
Posted By Nelly
I'd also maybe suggest a smaller enclosure for...

I'd also maybe suggest a smaller enclosure for the next few months. Being in such a large space for a small snake can be quite stressful. This could possibly influence the appetite of a young...
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