Winnipeg herp keepers

[crocdoc]

Hey guys, I'm going to be in Winnipeg in a week. Any of you guys live there? Any petshops worth visiting, out of curiousity?

[chuck911jeep]

If you stop by Quebec, send me an email

[timfriesen32]

I live in Steinbach (1/2 hour east of Winnipeg). But come to Winnipeg fairly often.

As far as pet stores go? I'm probably the wrong guy to ask. There are a couple with reptile departments, but nothing that I have found terribly impressive. But, I may have missed a couple as well. Have a good time in Winnipeg! What is the purpose of your trip?

TIm

[crocdoc]

Thanks, guys.

Tim, I'm going to visit family. My siblings and I are all getting together for my father's birthday. I grew up in Winnipeg.

I'll be checking out the snake dens, but thought I'd see if there were any interesting pet stores, just out of curiousity.

[timfriesen32]

Sounds good man. Have a great trip. I've never been to the snake dens, but have heard they're quite the site.

TIm

[crocdoc]

You should make the trip one day, they're not that far out of Winnipeg

[kap10cavy]

I grew up in Winnipeg.

You aint ever going to grow up. Take some pics of this snakes den place. I will never see it otherwise.
It's a long, long drive to Winnipeg from Alabama.
I gotta remember my camera when I go critter hunting so all those Canooks can be jealous of me for once. hahaha

Have fun.
Scott

[SnakeyeZ]

As far as petstores in winnipeg goes...there isnt anything thats really exciting..the same deal in every one!

Have a good trip..

[crocdoc]

Hey Scott, I took photos of the snake dens last time I was there but they're all transparencies. This time I'll have a digital. It's very impressive to see that many snakes together in one spot.

SnakeyeZ, I'm just curious about the sort of reptiles they sell in the average pet store these days, it needn't be that exciting. Are there any that sell monitors there, or is it still just hamsters and gerbils?

[Jeff_Favelle]

Crocdoc, I'm putting in an order for 10 locale Jungles, 5 lacies, a sexed pair of perenties, and , if there's room, some het albino carpets. Just leave them with Crannie. Thanx bro!



As for pet stores, you'll find the usual wild fare of niles, maybe savannas, balls, etc etc. Might be pretty cool if you're used to all your Aussie stuff. Weird how all the stuff your exposed to would get us high as a kite, yet our stuff is the stuff you're interested in. Small world. Let us know when you're out! Tim Cranwill and Kevin M are also out that way, so along with Tim F., you should be set for tour guides! LOL!!

[crocdoc]

Originally posted by Jeff_Favelle
Crocdoc, I'm putting in an order for 10 locale Jungles, 5 lacies, a sexed pair of perenties, and , if there's room, some het albino carpets. Just leave them with Crannie. Thanx bro!

Sorry, Jeff, the lacies are still eggs at this stage (although one has started to dent, so it may be hatching sooner than expected). You wouldn't want them, anyway, as you'd have to keep them indoors in your climate and with the space they require, you'd probably need to halve or quarter your current collection. That goes double for perenties, for at least with lace monitors you can make up for some of the space vertically (got high ceilings?).

Have I managed to rationalise you into not wanting them any more? Haha.. I couldn't imagine trying to smuggle lace monitors in my socks, even if I were that way inclined.

As for albino carpets, a friend has a pair but I'm not into the morph side of things. They're pale and pasty looking - for that price you'd think they'd come with all of their colours!

Originally posted by Jeff_Favelle
Weird how all the stuff your exposed to would get us high as a kite, yet our stuff is the stuff you're interested in.

Although that is true about some Australians (I know a guy that thinks it would be 'cool' to get savannah monitors, yet he keeps lacies in his back yard) that is not the case with me, as I grew up over there and used to have access to all sorts of stuff. When I was a kid they sold monkeys, boas and caimans at the local Kmart. Funnily enough, amongst the lizards, lace monitors were my favourites even then (just from seeing them in books) and I had already developed a keen interest in a lot of Australian herps. That's the main reason I ended up here, to do work on a particular reptile (saltwater crocodile).

Originally posted by Jeff_Favelle
Small world. Let us know when you're out! Tim Cranwill and Kevin M are also out that way, so along with Tim F., you should be set for tour guides! LOL!!

I hadn't realised they were in Winnipeg. It'd be great to catch up with some fellow herpers, although being a family trip my time will be limited. I'll have to get contact details before I leave, as it isn't long now. Thanks for that, Jeff. I am stopping in Vancouver, but it is only for a few hours between flights, otherwise I'd organise to catch up for a beer or two.

[Tim_Cranwill]

Hi CrocDoc.

A few of us should go for some drinks and shoot the shiat. Just don't forget to bring lots of pictures with you!

The pet stores here blow with a capital b, l, o and w. I have seen one maybe two monitors in the past few years but generally, it's a bunch of leopards, cresteds, corns, kings, rats and balls... and poooooor samples at that! You can see WAAAAAY better stuff at my place, Rich's place, Kevin's place... etc. And all of us will actually let you in our houses!

Give me a shout or send me an email:
204-269-2502
cranwill@mts.net

What dates will you be in town?

[vincenzo]

i am also form winnipeg and agree with everyone our petstores leave MUCH to be desired!! if you get the chance tim c has an awesome collection as well as a few other people around here. enjoy your vacation

[Jeff_Favelle]

LOL! So no order then?

If there's time to catch a Blue Bombers game, I might just fly out for the day!

[mmichele]

im from winnipeg it rocks