Sasha - right now

ZARADOZIA · 12-29-11, 08:39 PM

This is Sasha trying to get out of her enclosure. It is 4 feet tall. The lock is exactly where her face is, you can just barely see it. Sasha is almost 5 feet long now.

Norm66 · 12-29-11, 08:41 PM

Cool picture!

Swany · 12-29-11, 08:45 PM

WOW shes gorgeous, really beautiful (the mad Scotsman is now green with envy)
I have a question about the size of her viv, I was told that even full grown Royals only need a viv about 3ftx2ftx2ft because being in large open spaces stresses them and they dont like it. Was I misinformed ?

ZARADOZIA · 12-29-11, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Swany

WOW shes gorgeous, really beautiful (the mad Scotsman is now green with envy)
I have a question about the size of her viv, I was told that even full grown Royals only need a viv about 3ftx2ftx2ft because being in large open spaces stresses them and they dont like it. Was I misinformed ?

I don't know. Sasha's enclosure is 4 tall 3 long 2 wide/deep and she uses every inch. But I also have a lot of cover for her too. She can burrow all over the bottom plus there are 2 porthos in her viv.

ZARADOZIA · 12-29-11, 09:01 PM

See Spike? Spike wants to play with Sasha. Spike doesn't know that she can eat him.... (Spike is our newest adoptee)

Lankyrob · 12-30-11, 07:14 AM

The general feeling in the UK is that BP need a 4ft long by 2ft wide by 18inch tall viv as an adult, and in fact i put my baby BP into that size viv straight away. I do provide LOTS of hiding places for him and he can easily get from hot end to cold end without being in view.

Gungirl · 12-30-11, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Lankyrob

The general feeling in the UK is that BP need a 4ft long by 2ft wide by 18inch tall viv as an adult, and in fact i put my baby BP into that size viv straight away. I do provide LOTS of hiding places for him and he can easily get from hot end to cold end without being in view.

^ this is what I do also.

SnakeyJay · 12-30-11, 07:50 AM

I dont keep royals but i know they can get over 4ft long and obviously they're little fatties so id say a 3ft may be a little tight.. all depends how big yours grows as they vary in lengh a little.

Swany · 12-30-11, 08:58 AM

Thanks Rob and Kat. I thought the 3ft was a bit on the small side, but being a begginer I couldn't argue the point. 4ft its gonna be then, tho thats gonna have to be next year sometime, Santa always leaves me short of cash lol

Rogue628 · 12-30-11, 09:44 AM

lol I love how they balance themselves precariously in their attempt to get out

Strutter769 · 12-30-11, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ZARADOZIA

This is Sasha trying to get out of her enclosure. It is 4 feet tall. The lock is exactly where her face is, you can just barely see it. Sasha is almost 5 feet long now.

I am so glad you posted these shots, she's proof there is A LOT of beauty in that home!

It also of course prompts a question. How much of this behavior is normal curiosity, exercise, leisure, etc., and when do you start to have concerns around "Stargazing?"

Kayla90 · 12-30-11, 02:45 PM

Bahaha those are some seriously awesome pictures.. I like the one with the cat present :P
It reminds me a little of Silvester and Tweety.. only maybe.. Silvester and Sasha :P (doesn't roll of the tongue the same way but you know what I mean..)

Kiljosh · 12-30-11, 03:55 PM

What kind of lights do you use to heat something that tall?

Freebody · 12-30-11, 04:09 PM

Looking good, funny how you dont realize how big they get until you measure them or compare them to somthing and think, when did you get so big? lol i like you set up as well, surprised the plant has not been flattened down on top :P

SnakeyJay · 12-30-11, 05:00 PM

@strutter- .... As far as I know "stargazing" is more where they are looking up for long periods in an unusual position or for prolonged periods... Not so much a worry in this behaviour during a long, well planned escape attempt

This is in no way meant to sound condescending, just my thoughts.