Chondro!

[Gungirl]

AHHH im going to go insane! I found a beautiful one for sale on craigslist now only if I can get the guy to give me a decent price on it and the tank I would go get it today!!

He isn't asking much for the snake itself but I also would need the viv for now seeing as I have yet to build one for it. He is asking about $150 more for the viv than I can buy new!?!?!

I am going to have to make a 3hr drive if I decide to get it... I dont like waiting I just hope I can get this one its beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!:freakedout:

[Jenn_06]

how big is it, you can get a tall tub for it until you get a cage.

[Gungirl]

I actually had not thought about that.. lol The snake is only 1 1/2 yrs old, looks like maybe 2ft. A tub would work really well but still would be nice to have the whole cage if I can talk the guy down but If not a tub will do!!

[Jenn_06]

if its just 1 1/2 years old and tub will work great and that will give you time to get a cage and get everything just right for it. hope you get it. i LOVE my GTPs

[Gungirl]

well we couldn't make an agreement on the cage so Its just the snake... now lets see what the fiancee' has to say about it..lol

[Jenn_06]

just get it not like he can say no when its already paid for and in the house lol

[Gungirl]

lol.. If it was my money I would but he is the money maker in the house so I have to get the money!! He is just as into the snakes as I am and normally more than willing to support the addiction. I don't see it being an issue just with the wedding right around the corner money can get tight.

[stephanbakir]

Last Halloween I dressed up as a super sexy exotic dancer and made like 80$, if I had breasts I could have easily made a few 100$ :D
Might have something to do with the fact that I live in QC :yes:

[Coffee Black]

Is it in New York? I saw one for sale on craigslist in upstate, ny and one in mass. I think GTPs are regulated in mass so I donno what the transportation rules are. Better check.

[Max713]

Last Halloween I dressed up as a super sexy exotic dancer and made like 80$, if I had breasts I could have easily made a few 100$ :D
Might have something to do with the fact that I live in QC :yes:

What!?
That is definitely not something you want to share openly hahaa.

[Gungirl]

Is it in New York? I saw one for sale on craigslist in upstate, ny and one in mass. I think GTPs are regulated in mass so I donno what the transportation rules are. Better check.

I'm in Vermont and the snake I want is in northern Vermont. GTP are actually illegal to have in mass as far as I'm aware.

I just went and got a tub all set up for it going to add heat tonight. I am picking it up some time this weekend. My fiancee seemed really excited about it!

Oh and I'm not nor would I ever dress up and flaunt my boobs for money.( even though I would make far more than a lame $100 :p) haha

[Gungirl]

So its all set.. picking him up on sunday morning! I can't wait to see him in person. He was born red and is yellow now starting to show some signs of green. My son is going to freak out when he see's him. I'm going to have to sit down with him and go over the hands off way of life for this guy.

I guess I should learn to hook train.. ahh let the research begin for that now! I'm sure I will pick it up fast and should help make him a better pet.( well easier for me to handle when I have to)

Now one question the guy has him eating f/t mice would it be wise to switch him to rats or leave him be on mice???

[Lankyrob]

Get him onto rats ASAP - if you take a look at my GTP in Profile : Hogan the last pics i posted show the size of rat he is taking in comparison to his size.

Also be ready for the first time you see him yawn - you may think his head has split into two!!

[Gungirl]

Ok thanks Rob! I will absolutely get some rats after a few weeks of him being used to us and eating for us. I am just happy as hell he is eating f/t already.

Just hopeful he isn't a huge one for biting... never been bit but I'm sure I will be soon :hmm:

[Lankyrob]

Lol - just posted this in bite club thread but - you never have enough interaction with a GTP to get bitten. :)

[Gungirl]

I'm ok with having one I can't touch and I won't push that at all. I just want to know how to hook him so that I can clean his cage or move him into a new cage, take to the vet if need be. I understand the hands off approach of this one.
If I want to hold a snake I have a corn and a ball that do very well on being handled a few times a week at most.

[Lankyrob]

Glad to hear it!! :) Just pm'd you also.

[Jenn_06]

i just pm'd you too about the mice rat thing. there is another forum that was talking about it a while back and they had some good info about it.

[Gungirl]

Thanks Jenn... I did do a little research in the last few hours and actually emailed a breeder about 15 minutes ago. I am going to stick to mice for my GTP seeing as I have found information on so many get far to over weight on rats.

[Lankyrob]

You wont get mice big enough for an adult and will need t ofeed multiples prey. All you need to do is space out feedings, my guy is every fourteen days at moment but when he stops growing will most likely end up being fed monthly.

[Gungirl]

Idk everything I read is different. I am going to keep him on mice cause thats what he is taking now. Who knows what more research will dig up ... hell I might find info telling me to feed him fish next..lol I am going to do the best I can to take great care of him and thats that!

Thanks for all the input!!

[Jenn_06]

big meals are not that good for GTP anyways, GTP are know to get rectal prolapse really easy. And you dont have to feed multiples just feed it more often.

[Gungirl]

Now im catching myself looking at vivs online.. Im thinking I have to many projects going on to take on another build. Does anyone have any fairly cheap recommendations outside of a tub. I am going to keep him in a tub for now but I would like something nicer to use for maybe a year... then Build what I really want. Im thinking $150 or under just as a semi temporary set up

[Jenn_06]

I used a old dresser for my GTPs cage and it turned out really nice.

[Gungirl]

Me and my fiancee love to build things but we have a ton of projects going on.. we have to finish building the one for my corn snake and the base cabinet that it will sit on. Then finish building his office in our basement, finish redoing the wiring in the entire house and many other things. I was hopeful to find something on craigslist but it has failed me... lol
In a few weeks I might find something I can turn into one but I would rather just buy it for now.

[Jenn_06]

You can get a boaphile cage I think it's like 175 for a Arboreal Cage.

[marionsclan]

You could try the Thrift stores like the ARC or Habitat for Humanity. They might have tanks or something that you could easily turn into one, like a small shelving unit, just take out the shelves and put a sliding glass door in front. Good luck!

[Gungirl]

Ok now I am mad! :pissedoff:
I got the temp viv all set up minus the flexwatt my fiancee was going to install tonight and I get an email... well I am no longer able to get the snake! :no: FFS!!! I will have to wait until the October expo to come my way and hope for the best.

[marvelfreak]

Man that sucks! Did they say why?

[Jenn_06]

awww that sucks

[Gungirl]

:confused:Well I was sent an email stating that he had sold it to someone else this morning. I sent my fiancee a text message cause I was pissed about it and he sent the man a not so nice email. The man replied saying that I said my car broke down and I couldn't get the snake...?? which is complete crap, My fiancee actually has my car at work with him today..lol Anywho... someone must be trying to mess with him and hacked his email is our best guess. My fiancee spoke with him on the phone and we are still getting the snake... fingers crossed anyways.

[Coffee Black]

Whew! That was a close one for you. Glad it seems to be working out. Your thread has me seriously considering buying the one on Craigslist from here in NY haha.

[Gungirl]

Whew! That was a close one for you. Glad it seems to be working out. Your thread has me seriously considering buying the one on Craigslist from here in NY haha.

I would do it all again if it meant that I could get a great snake that I have always wanted for an affordable price.
I am very hopeful that sunday goes smooth! My fiancee has spoken with the man and set it up ( he thinks it will be fine and if its not he will let me loose on the guy..:pissedoff: lol )

Buying off of something like craigslist always makes me weary, you have to pay attention and be smart about what you are getting from who and where. I will put up pics or a rant of rage on sunday night..lol

[Gungirl]

Ok Question for you guys... I have to go get my snake tomorrow morning. I have a 3hr drive with him. How would you recommend transporting him? Snake bag, tub (should it have a perch for him?) Just want to figure out whats best...

[Jenn_06]

a bag is good because its already older if it was still a baby i would said a small tub.

[Gungirl]

Ok thanks Jenn! I was thinking the same thing just wanted to double check with someone a little smarter than myself..Im just happy I only have to wait 1 more day!!:freakedout:

[Jenn_06]

me too cant wait to see it.

[marvelfreak]

Ok Question for you guys... I have to go get my snake tomorrow morning. I have a 3hr drive with him. How would you recommend transporting him? Snake bag, tub (should it have a perch for him?) Just want to figure out whats best...
The best way so it as a conformable ride is put it in a bag or pillow case. Set this in a plastic tub with a lid that latches. To make sure there's no escapes in the car. Lay bath towels in it and around the side. This will help make the ride least bump and stressful. Be sure to drill air hole in the tub. Remember the darker and tighter it is in the, tub the safer it will feel. Also crumble up news paper the tub will help keep it from sliding around as you drive. The key is to make it as less stressful as you can for him.

[Freebody]

The best way so it as a conformable ride is put it in a bag or pillow case. Set this in a plastic tub with a lid that latches. To make sure there's no escapes in the car. Lay bath towels in it and around the side. This will help make the ride least bump and stressful. Be sure to drill air hole in the tub. Remember the darker and tighter it is in the, tub the safer it will feel. Also crumble up news paper the tub will help keep it from sliding around as you drive. The key is to make it as less stressful as you can for him.
perfect <<< :) cant wait for tomorow to see some pics :)

[Gungirl]

Thanks for the advice guys.. I will do just that. I will also snap a few pics as I'm putting him into his quarantine viv to show him off a bit!!