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Mark Taylor
04-29-13, 11:13 AM
I can't wait I will be picking up a normal burm later today if all seems good,
I have not seen it but the owner sounds knowledgeable and has answered all my questions I will post pics of my latests when I get him. He is about 7' eats giant rats and is 11 months old bit hissy in viv but never bitten, so I may need a hook lol. No health problems but I will find that out;)

So I will be back later as I need to sort out a room for quarantine.
Mark Taylor
04-29-13, 01:03 PM
He is here! Such a nice snake and the old owner was very interested in how I would keep him with lots of questions about husbandry etc. The burm looks in perfect condition so I had to have him, not sure if £300 is to much but but for a good one I was willing to buy and now I can't wait to see him grow pics to follow.
Mark Taylor
04-29-13, 01:13 PM
Here are some pics he is in a rub for now just ordered a 6' viv for him but this will do for temporary.

well chuffed.

http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/MarkSparks2009/Newburm001_zps366788f1.jpg (http://s956.photobucket.com/user/MarkSparks2009/media/Newburm001_zps366788f1.jpg.html)

http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/MarkSparks2009/Newburm005_zps0995d44c.jpg (http://s956.photobucket.com/user/MarkSparks2009/media/Newburm005_zps0995d44c.jpg.html)

http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/MarkSparks2009/Newburm006_zpsf316f36b.jpg (http://s956.photobucket.com/user/MarkSparks2009/media/Newburm006_zpsf316f36b.jpg.html)



http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/MarkSparks2009/Newburm004_zps7533e758.jpg (http://s956.photobucket.com/user/MarkSparks2009/media/Newburm004_zps7533e758.jpg.html)

http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/MarkSparks2009/Newburm008_zpsf5ac84b0.jpg (http://s956.photobucket.com/user/MarkSparks2009/media/Newburm008_zpsf5ac84b0.jpg.html)

http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/MarkSparks2009/Newburm009_zps936a6001.jpg (http://s956.photobucket.com/user/MarkSparks2009/media/Newburm009_zps936a6001.jpg.html)

:)
DeadlyDesires
04-29-13, 01:15 PM
tub**

he is a very pretty burm, these snakes are waaayyy too big for me lol but i love to look at them, never held one though, it would probably smoosh me im only 5'1"
dave himself
04-29-13, 01:20 PM
Congratulations he's a beautiful burm. Lovely markings
Kettennatter
04-29-13, 01:33 PM
Congratulations! I always wanted a burm, but with my set of growing snakes I'll be tight on space already. They are gorgeous, though.
KSTAR
04-29-13, 01:34 PM
Congrats looking good
Cor8et
04-29-13, 01:49 PM
Cracker Mark :cool:
Mark Taylor
04-29-13, 02:21 PM
Thanks a lot I have been wanting a normal burm for ages now the old owner had quite a few snakes including a Java retic which I also wanted but she was not for sale:sad:

He wouldn't let me see the rest and a gave him some respect back:nerd:

Anyway now he is here I have him set up temp (till Friday) in my sons room:)
Kettennatter
04-29-13, 02:23 PM
[...]
Anyway now he is here I have him set up temp (till Friday) in my sons room:)

I hope your son knows ... :D
Mark Taylor
04-29-13, 02:31 PM
He isn't here we are moving soon and he allready lives with his mum and grandma 120 miles away. Me and his brother live here till we find a house so I get plenty of time to look after my snakes and do even more research on my snakes ha ha.

But I know what you mean he is very hissy never heard any of my snakes hiss that much.:D
KORBIN5895
04-29-13, 03:32 PM
tub**

Rub***

They are called rubs in Europe. Please stop trying to correct people.
MikeM77
04-29-13, 03:34 PM
Grats. Good looking burm
DeadlyDesires
04-29-13, 03:37 PM
i didnt know that lol.. i figured since the T and R are beside each other... whatever.. i wasn't trying to be rude at all so im ignoring you too
Donnie
04-29-13, 04:06 PM
Congratulations Mark :)

@ DeadlyDesires as mentioned we call them a RUB due to the most common brand of tub over here being a Really Useful Box
smy_749
04-29-13, 04:20 PM
Congratulations Mark :)

@ DeadlyDesires as mentioned we call them a RUB due to the most common brand of tub over here being a Really Useful Box

You can call them Rub here too due to a really popular brand being rubbermaid ;)
moshirimon
04-29-13, 04:54 PM
Beautiful snake! That's a big male. I love normals too. Its hard to find normals here now theyre all het something or albino and the prices are through the roof due to the bylaws. Congrats though I'm jealous :)
h3h
04-29-13, 09:49 PM
Great snake, those aren't allowed in my state without a permit - and they'll pay you to go in the woods capture it and crucify it. There is a nature center here that has a HUGE albino berm - I'm a member there so I visit once a week, maybe once every two - and I always go look at the massive snakes. It's so impressive to see the size these snakes achieve.

- h3
Mark Taylor
04-30-13, 08:27 AM
Thanks again for the nice comments I will keep updating as he gets bigger etc.

I must say I can't believe how much bigger he is compared to my female boa at the same age omg.:D
rocknhorse76
05-06-13, 12:43 AM
He's very impressive! I'd love to get a Burm, but they're just so BIG.
Mark Taylor
05-06-13, 12:55 AM
That's what I like about them lol.
rocknhorse76
05-06-13, 01:02 AM
Oh, I love the size, but not sure I could house or afford to feed one lol. I was looking at an 8' albino male the other day.
boosh96
05-06-13, 05:12 AM
He's gorgeous! There's not many animals that are prettier or more majestic than a well-looked after Burm/Retic in my book. Congratulations!
millertime89
05-09-13, 12:17 AM
Great looking Burm, super dark! IMO you should always have a hook for working with bigger snakes. Very useful tool to have around.
Mark Taylor
05-09-13, 02:10 AM
Thank you.

I have invested in a hook but I will only use when I can no longer use my hands to be fare he is very curious/alert I was speaking to the old keeper and he said it is normal for a young burm as they get bigger they get calmer.

When I went to pick my T's up at the week end, the lady got her 14' male burm out no hook she said he is a softy he was 10 years old.
millertime89
05-09-13, 10:21 PM
Most big burms are pretty docile, but I would rather make sure they're not going to whip around and grab my arm with a hook first. Just a common-sense safety precaution IMO. A friend of mine uses a paper towel roll to give his big snakes a tap rather than a hook. Just another solution.
mrkjf
05-10-13, 02:09 AM
I can't wait I will be picking up a normal burm later today if all seems good,
I have not seen it but the owner sounds knowledgeable and has answered all my questions I will post pics of my latests when I get him. He is about 7' eats giant rats and is 11 months old bit hissy in viv but never bitten, so I may need a hook lol. No health problems but I will find that out;)

So I will be back later as I need to sort out a room for quarantine.

Tyson(my 6ft4)Bermese Python is a hissy ive had one scratch off his but was my fault i held the rat in the wrong place.I should take notice of my own advice.Respect and you shouldnt be bitten and never let your guard down.Its detention and 100 lines for me.:o
Mark Taylor
05-10-13, 04:31 AM
Tyson(my 6ft4)Bermese Python is a hissy ive had one scratch off his but was my fault i held the rat in the wrong place.I should take notice of my own advice.Respect and you shouldnt be bitten and never let your guard down.Its detention and 100 lines for me.:o


Any pics of your burm?