RTB or Coastal Carpet - Page 2

jaleely · 05-01-12, 10:59 PM

I don't know how to say this where it won't be offensive, but i think if you're getting any animal, and then having to give it up for any reason...maybe you shouldn't get any more.
If you think you do truly want another snake though, at least go to the pound or a rescue and see if there's one there you can adopt, rather than buying one from a breeder or store and then possibly having to rehome that one as well in the future.

I have a lot of animals and though i'd love more, i also know I don't want to be place myself in a situation where i have to give one or more up. I got the animal, i agree to take care of it and house it, so....
Why would you get another animal if you've already gotten rid of one as it is?
Is it just because you *want* something? That's not very fair to the critter. Just saying.

Trollbie · 05-01-12, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jaleely

I don't know how to say this where it won't be offensive, but i think if you're getting any animal, and then having to give it up for any reason...maybe you shouldn't get any more.
If you think you do truly want another snake though, at least go to the pound or a rescue and see if there's one there you can adopt, rather than buying one from a breeder or store and then possibly having to rehome that one as well in the future.

I have a lot of animals and though i'd love more, i also know I don't want to be place myself in a situation where i have to give one or more up. I got the animal, i agree to take care of it and house it, so....
Why would you get another animal if you've already gotten rid of one as it is?
Is it just because you *want* something? That's not very fair to the critter. Just saying.

I agree. I tried a bunch of things to keep the humidity up for my baby BRB until I got it right. He doesn't deserve to be given up on.

shaunyboy · 05-02-12, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by herpchick

I want something that will be super tame that i can drag out to petstores and work or just sit with me and watch tv or play video games. But i also want it to be a midsized snake kinda like my bp was.

imo carpet pythons are a very hardy species and will be able to take what you have planned for your snake

also if your having humidity issues,carpets have no specific humidity requirements

all mine do just fine at uk room humidity 30% to 65%

coastal can get up to an average length of 2.5 metres,however larger specimens have been recorded up to 4 metres

carpet pythons are easy to keep and very forgiving if mistakes are made,all in all a very hardy species,they also come in lots of different colours and patterns

cheers shaun

Lankyrob · 05-02-12, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jaleely

I don't know how to say this where it won't be offensive, but i think if you're getting any animal, and then having to give it up for any reason...maybe you shouldn't get any more.
If you think you do truly want another snake though, at least go to the pound or a rescue and see if there's one there you can adopt, rather than buying one from a breeder or store and then possibly having to rehome that one as well in the future.

I have a lot of animals and though i'd love more, i also know I don't want to be place myself in a situation where i have to give one or more up. I got the animal, i agree to take care of it and house it, so....
Why would you get another animal if you've already gotten rid of one as it is?
Is it just because you *want* something? That's not very fair to the critter. Just saying.

totally agree with this, a snake is a commitment for 20+ years and if you arent prepared to keep the snake in ideal conditions for that length of time then go to a zoo and view them instead.

No animal should be taken on without the intention to keep it for the fullness of its life.

red ink · 05-02-12, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by shaunyboy

imo carpet pythons are a very hardy species and will be able to take what you have planned for your snake

also if your having humidity issues,carpets have no specific humidity requirements

all mine do just fine at uk room humidity 30% to 65%

coastal can get up to an average length of 2.5 metres,however larger specimens have been recorded up to 4 metres

carpet pythons are easy to keep and very forgiving if mistakes are made,all in all a very hardy species,they also come in lots of different colours and patterns

cheers shaun

^^^^

Completely agree... with one provision though of any carpet species minus the JAG gene for those conditions of exposure and interaction.

shaunyboy · 05-02-12, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by red ink

^^^^

Completely agree... with one provision though of any carpet species minus the JAG gene for those conditions of exposure and interaction.

^^^^^
thats a great point mate

one i will include the next time i suggest a carpet as a first snake

cheers shaun

red ink · 05-02-12, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shaunyboy

^^^^^
thats a great point mate

one i will include the next time i suggest a carpet as a first snake

cheers shaun

Yeah I myself forget that too when recommending carpets... I believe they are a great snake species for interaction due to their nature and innate curiosity. Unfortunately with the proliferation of JAGs people forget that the gene can come with some inherent "problems" (a small portion) if they are "played" with a lot. It may cause the issue to arise and become more prevalent with over stimulation/interaction.

shaunyboy · 05-02-12, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by red ink

Yeah I myself forget that too when recommending carpets... I believe they are a great snake species for interaction due to their nature and innate curiosity. Unfortunately with the proliferation of JAGs people forget that the gene can come with some inherent "problems" (a small portion) if they are "played" with a lot. It may cause the issue to arise and become more prevalent with over stimulation/interaction.

my copper coloured jag shows NO signs of neuro issues,unless.....

you lift her up out her tank,then you get the flighty full circle looping back on herself,her head upside down

its only jags ive seen do this,any other carpet does NOT get into those,wierd type of positions

imo you are 100% correct in your post mate

cheers shaun

KORBIN5895 · 05-02-12, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

I recant my suggestion and feel you should wait. If you got bored with your royal I guarantee you will get bored with just about any other boid. Maybe you should try a garter snake. That's my next species.

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Originally Posted by herpchick

BPs are cool and all but honestly im just bored with them right now

Yes I also realized I got rid of my rp because u didn't particularly like them and my wife was nervous around it. I love my boas now and have my Gabby which is definitely a lifer. So I just hope you can stick with the next one.

herpchick · 05-02-12, 07:27 AM

I guess the term "bored" was the wrong one to post about how i feel about ball pythons as I had noted I had wanted a RTB from the get go but we were living in a smaller apartment at the time and our ferrets had taken up ALOT of the space i would have had for a larger snake also the landlord was a little skiddish of snakes and said it could only be smaller species.

I did really like my ball python and i could take him everywhere but i finally have the oportunity to get a larger snake that i plan to keep its whole life. I know Im not the only one that started out small and worked up to a larger snake... But enough on that.

It turns out Im getting a Columbian RTB as the woman in my area that claimed to have coastals really has jungles >

But I am so stoked I am getting him on friday so i thank everyone for their help and telling me more from an owner level (i hate reading caresheets they all say the same) and thank everyone for their input

THANKS!

hellosugaree · 05-02-12, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by herpchick

It turns out Im getting a Columbian RTB as the woman in my area that claimed to have coastals really has jungles >

Jungles are awesome dude (or "mate" as some around here would say

). They definitely don't deserve an angry face! What is it about a coastal that makes you consider one but not a jungle. Or put another way, why not a jungle?