The little Monster completed his 2nd FULL shed. [Archive]

Concept9

11-28-13, 07:40 AM

Taz is finally shedding properly. This is his second full shed now with no problems.

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/DSCF1445_zpsdd17f920.jpg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/DSCF1445_zpsdd17f920.jpg.html)

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/DSCF1446_zpsc6ccf649.jpg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/DSCF1446_zpsc6ccf649.jpg.html)

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/DSCF1450_zps019c94d2.jpg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/DSCF1450_zps019c94d2.jpg.html)

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/DSCF1452_zps6a66d2fc.jpg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/DSCF1452_zps6a66d2fc.jpg.html)

Size Matters. :)

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/DSCF1454_zpsc5b8a396.jpg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/DSCF1454_zpsc5b8a396.jpg.html)

marvelfreak

11-28-13, 07:41 AM

His getting big and looking good.

Terranaut

11-28-13, 08:01 AM

Looks great!!!

exwizard

11-28-13, 08:03 AM

Very nice! Looking forward to seeing Sapphira and Tyrone get to be that size.

sharthun

11-28-13, 08:52 AM

Taz is looking awesome and menacing! :D

nyjon

11-28-13, 09:12 AM

Awesome snake :D

Is that him in ur avy?

Kid Boa

11-28-13, 09:16 AM

Thanks guys. He is getting big at 5ft and about 1500 grams. I'm just REALLY happy he is healthy again and shedding properly now.

OH, and wish he would stop drinking my beer. :)

Kid Boa

11-28-13, 09:17 AM

Awesome snake :D

Is that him in ur avy?

No, that's just a pic from the net, but it looks exactly like him. Evil eyes and all.

When I get my new camera for Xmas, Ill take a bunch of good picks of him.

Kid Boa

11-28-13, 09:18 AM

Taz is looking awesome and menacing! :D

Thanks buddy. He is only menacing to rats and other snakes. :)

alessia55

11-28-13, 09:23 AM

He looks great :cool:

drumcrush

11-28-13, 11:32 AM

Wow, very nice!

sharthun

11-28-13, 11:35 AM

Wow, very nice!

MBK's Rock!! :D

drumcrush

11-28-13, 11:37 AM

MBK's Rock!! :D

Dang right! I can't wait til Ammit gets that big:D

sharthun

11-28-13, 11:40 AM

Dang right! I can't wait til Ammit gets that big:D

Same with Medusa! We are going to need larger enclosures soon!! Lol;)

drumcrush

11-28-13, 11:42 AM

Same with Medusa! We are going to need larger enclosures soon!! Lol;)

IK! Lol I might get my dads 40 gal that he has his ball in right now :)

Concept9

11-28-13, 11:42 AM

Taz's is 48"L x 18"W x 24"H perfect size for him. You shouldn't much bigger. He is sorta large for a MBK. :)

sharthun

11-28-13, 02:22 PM

IK! Lol I might get my dads 40 gal that he has his ball in right now :)

That would work!! :cool:

drumcrush

11-28-13, 02:37 PM

That would work!! :cool:

Yeah, it better lol it also has plenty of room for me to build that second floor in it :)

Brett943

12-10-13, 09:57 AM

Concept9

12-10-13, 10:12 AM

MBK Boy

I noticed in your sig you have a Cali King and a Black Mexican King. I was wondering if you noticed a difference in temparment between the two as I am interested in a king but all I read online is that they are nippy and some sources say Cali kings have the worst temparment. Just wanted to get a real world perspective and not some regurgitated info from an unknown source.

Thanks,
Brett

Well, my Mexican was abused when I got her. She was in terrible shape and hissed non stop. Now she is a sweet heart and I could ask for a better snake. Calm, cool and I can do anything with her.

My Cali is a NUTS Never bites although she does put her mouth around my hand or finger (she may be taste testing me :)).
Eats like a pig, loves being handled. Even when I go any where near her enclosure she will come right to the door and wait till it opens and then come out to me.

Both my Kings are ferocious eaters, never bit and are sweet hearts. I hope this helps.

Brett943

12-10-13, 10:29 AM

Well, my Mexican was abused when I got her. She was in terrible shape and hissed non stop. Now she is a sweet heart and I could ask for a better snake. Calm, cool and I can do anything with her.

My Cali is a NUTS Never bites although she does put her mouth around my hand or finger (she may be taste testing me ).
Eats like a pig, loves being handled. Even when I go any where near her enclosure she will come right to the door and wait till it opens and then come out to me.

Both my Kings are ferocious eaters, never bit and are sweet hearts. I hope this helps.

Haha your Cali sounds like quite the snake! Thank you for the reply, it certainly helps!

Brett

EL Ziggy

12-10-13, 10:47 AM

MBK Boy

I noticed in your sig you have a Cali King and a Black Mexican King. I was wondering if you noticed a difference in temparment between the two as I am interested in a king but all I read online is that they are nippy and some sources say Cali kings have the worst temparment. Just wanted to get a real world perspective and not some regurgitated info from an unknown source.

Thanks,
Brett
Hi Brett, I know this post wasn't directed at me and I hope you don't mind if I chime in. I also have a Cal King and a MBK. I've also read about the supposed tempermental issues with Cal Kings. I personally think they get a bad rep. I know all snakes are different but my Cal King, Hannibal Caesar, has never tried to bite me and he's very laid back. He did rattle his tail at me once or twice when I first got him but other than that he's super tame. My 4 year old son loves him and handles him with no issues. Of course I'm always there to supervise. My MBK is a little younger and still a bit flighty when you first hold her but she calms down after a few minutes. All in all they're both very sweet and docile snakes.

smoothie4l

12-10-13, 01:34 PM

This isn't helping the fact that a Mexican Black is at the top of my wish list at the moment :D

Concept9

12-10-13, 01:37 PM

This isn't helping the fact that a Mexican Black is at the top of my wish list at the moment :D

I can help you. :)

26884

smoothie4l

12-10-13, 01:46 PM

I really love king snakes~! The solid black is just the icing on the cake~!
I'm hoping to attend the Toronto expo on January the 26th ( I think that's when it is), I want to pick up a hatchling (preferably female)
However....
I'm still in high-school and there-for it's my parents need the convincing :P
I don't know if milking the "It's for Christmas" thing will get me anywhere

Concept9

12-10-13, 01:49 PM

smoothie4l

12-10-13, 02:09 PM

I remember seeing a wee baby at the con last year, but yeah I think it was "Port credits pet center". It's a really big booth with lots of stuff but I don't remember seeing one any where else...

Brett943

12-10-13, 05:58 PM

Hi Brett, I know this post wasn't directed at me and I hope you don't mind if I chime in. I also have a Cal King and a MBK. I've also read about the supposed tempermental issues with Cal Kings. I personally think they get a bad rep. I know all snakes are different but my Cal King, Hannibal Caesar, has never tried to bite me and he's very laid back. He did rattle his tail at me once or twice when I first got him but other than that he's super tame. My 4 year old son loves him and handles him with no issues. Of course I'm always there to supervise. My MBK is a little younger and still a bit flighty when you first hold her but she calms down after a few minutes. All in all they're both very sweet and docile snakes.

I appreciate the info...certainly making it harder for me to resist getting a king snake now!

sharthun

12-10-13, 08:44 PM

I appreciate the info...certainly making it harder for me to resist getting a king snake now!

El Ziggy is correct!! Everyone needs at least one king and one milk snake!! :cool:

Sharlynn93

12-10-13, 09:28 PM

El Ziggy is correct!! Everyone needs at least one king and one milk snake!! :cool:

I told my hubby today, the only other snake I really would LOVE to have in the future is a ghost honduran milk snake :) showed him pictures...he likes it..just gotta find one :)

wrecker45

12-10-13, 10:28 PM

26903 Picked this guy up for $25.00 at the downsview show on sunday. There is another show in feb.

EL Ziggy

12-10-13, 10:41 PM

26903 Picked this guy up for $25.00 at the downsview show on sunday. There is another show in feb.

Very nice Cal King Wrecker. How large is he?

nyjon

12-12-13, 01:21 AM

El Ziggy is correct!! Everyone needs at least one king and one milk snake!! :cool:

Correct!!!

Whats next after a king and milk? :eek:

sharthun

12-12-13, 02:28 AM

Correct!!!

Whats next after a king and milk? :eek:

Lol two of each!!!

EL Ziggy

12-12-13, 10:04 AM

Correct!!!

Whats next after a king and milk? :eek:

A bull snake or a carpet python. IMHO

Concept9

12-12-13, 10:05 AM

26903 Picked this guy up for $25.00 at the downsview show on sunday. There is another show in feb.

Nice pickup. :)

drumcrush

12-12-13, 10:11 AM

Correct!!!

Whats next after a king and milk? :eek:

Rat snake!

Concept9

12-18-13, 11:07 AM

Stinky queen, King Rat ? :)

MizCandice

12-18-13, 02:29 PM

Hes beautiful and getting so long

sharthun

02-11-14, 02:19 PM

What kind of covering on the sides and back of the terrarium are you using? Is it on the inside or outside? Looks very good!

Taz is finally shedding properly. This is his second full shed now with no problems.

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/DSCF1445_zpsdd17f920.jpg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/DSCF1445_zpsdd17f920.jpg.html)

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/DSCF1446_zpsc6ccf649.jpg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/DSCF1446_zpsc6ccf649.jpg.html)

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/DSCF1450_zps019c94d2.jpg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/DSCF1450_zps019c94d2.jpg.html)

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/DSCF1452_zps6a66d2fc.jpg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/DSCF1452_zps6a66d2fc.jpg.html)

Size Matters. :)

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/DSCF1454_zpsc5b8a396.jpg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/DSCF1454_zpsc5b8a396.jpg.html)

Concept9

02-11-14, 02:33 PM

What kind of covering on the sides and back of the terrarium are you using? Is it on the inside or outside? Looks very good!

Its 12" cork tiles. Its glued to the inside with a non toxic weld bond. Im working on a Mayan rain forest look.

27706

sharthun

02-11-14, 03:12 PM

Its 12" cork tiles. Its glued to the inside with a non toxic weld bond. Im working on a Mayan rain forest look.

27706

I like it! Going to do the same to my glass exo terra terrarium and one 40 gal aquarium. Looks nice and adds insulation! thanks!

Concept9

02-11-14, 03:19 PM

I like it! Going to do the same to my glass exo terra terrarium and one 40 gal aquarium. Looks nice and adds insulation! thanks!

Yip, I like it. Gives her more privacy as well.

This is where I got mine.

The Board Dudes? 12 x 12 Dark Bark Cork Tiles 4 pack (http://www.michaels.com/The-Board-Dudes%E2%84%A2-12-x-12-Dark-Bark-Cork-Tiles-4-pack/fa1850,default,pd.html?cgid=products-artsupplies)

sharthun

02-11-14, 08:54 PM

Yip, I like it. Gives her more privacy as well.

This is where I got mine.

The Board Dudes? 12 x 12 Dark Bark Cork Tiles 4 pack (http://www.michaels.com/The-Board-Dudes%E2%84%A2-12-x-12-Dark-Bark-Cork-Tiles-4-pack/fa1850,default,pd.html?cgid=products-artsupplies)

Thanks for the link! :cool:

sharthun

02-13-14, 04:02 PM

One more question: What adhesive did you use? TIA

Yip, I like it. Gives her more privacy as well.

This is where I got mine.

The Board Dudes? 12 x 12 Dark Bark Cork Tiles 4 pack (http://www.michaels.com/The-Board-Dudes%E2%84%A2-12-x-12-Dark-Bark-Cork-Tiles-4-pack/fa1850,default,pd.html?cgid=products-artsupplies)

Concept9

03-05-14, 12:53 PM

One more question: What adhesive did you use? TIA

Weldbond.

Weldbond | Weldbond Adhesive 600ml | Home Depot Canada (http://www.homedepot.ca/product/weldbond-adhesive-600ml/968012?gclid=CKPoqbqI_LwCFYdFMgodPloALw&ef_id=UxdxQQAABFWOFJ1B:20140305185255:s)

sharthun

03-05-14, 12:55 PM

Weldbond.

Weldbond | Weldbond Adhesive 600ml | Home Depot Canada (http://www.homedepot.ca/product/weldbond-adhesive-600ml/968012?gclid=CKPoqbqI_LwCFYdFMgodPloALw&ef_id=UxdxQQAABFWOFJ1B:20140305185255:s)

Thanks!!!!!:)