MooreSnakes
I'm a no-good teenager!
CornDude 1-19-04ickle_moose said:Thanks for all the supportAnyhoo, apologies to whoever started this thread
This has been a loooong thread
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wots the worst piece of reptile advice you've ever been given??
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This has been a loooong thread
Rosco
RIP Steve-O
when I was on holiday in florida my family and I went to a petco just out of interest. So me and my stepdad looked at the reptiles and I pointed at the bearded dragons so a rookie assistant came over and told us what we would need for adult beardies:
She said that you only need a 2 foot viv for them, they eat only tomatoes(all the bad foods), then she said you can only keep 1 female in a tank and as much males as you like but males are agressive towards each other if females are introduced
By this point we said Ok and left just bacause we couldn't be bothered listening anymore
She said that you only need a 2 foot viv for them, they eat only tomatoes(all the bad foods), then she said you can only keep 1 female in a tank and as much males as you like but males are agressive towards each other if females are introduced
By this point we said Ok and left just bacause we couldn't be bothered listening anymore
ickle_moose
Unashamedly Addicted
Posted by Mooresnakes
"CornDude 1-19-04
This has been a loooong thread"
So what? I have notice that many people on here will protest that a newbie hasn't bothered to use the search function, and crucify them. Here is someone who has searched for a thread and added a contribution which has sparked more intelligent debate. I applaud anyone who ressurrects "looooong" threads" and contibutes to our discussions.
Go newbies go!
"CornDude 1-19-04
This has been a loooong thread"
So what? I have notice that many people on here will protest that a newbie hasn't bothered to use the search function, and crucify them. Here is someone who has searched for a thread and added a contribution which has sparked more intelligent debate. I applaud anyone who ressurrects "looooong" threads" and contibutes to our discussions.
Go newbies go!
MooreSnakes
I'm a no-good teenager!
I don't understand, did you think I was complaining? I just didn't realize that this thread had been started so long ago.
ickle_moose
Unashamedly Addicted
Sorry, am a bit jumpy these days
SnakeAround
Formerly Blutengel
Well, not really an advice, but a cute little weird thinking... I mailed a guy who advertised 3 corns, measuring from 1,5 to 1,7 mtr (4.9-5.6 feet) at ages of 1,5 to 2 years old. Weird, right? I asked him if he measured sheds, cause these lengths would be amazing world records. He said he did 'cause you cannot measure a corn without hurting him'?! OMG I hurted my snakes all the time when I measured them with a measuring tape!!!! :rofl:
The guy allso sold a bloodred, which turned out to have checkers when I asked for more pics.... duh
The guy allso sold a bloodred, which turned out to have checkers when I asked for more pics.... duh
SnakeAround
Formerly Blutengel
stuart said:
Agreed on!
Fatman608
I'm Hungry
People ask me all the time if they are poisonous and I always tell them YES. With the following Statement " YES, that is why only my dauther cleans and handles them because I do not wish to die and I have insurence on her." Then I have to explain it is a joke. Like I would let her even get close to a hot snake.
v_various
secretly normal
when I told my friend I wanted a corn snake, he asked me if they were venomous. I said "Mike*, Look me in the eye and tell me you think I'm dumb enough to want a pet that could seriously hurt me".
(I should note I've never owned a reptile before, and knew that as well).
And then, a few weeks later, we went to science world and they had 2 corn snakes. He was all suprised when he read they wern't venomous, I could have slaped him.
(I should note I've never owned a reptile before, and knew that as well).
And then, a few weeks later, we went to science world and they had 2 corn snakes. He was all suprised when he read they wern't venomous, I could have slaped him.
mullinsn2000
Superman
My wife works at PetCo. She was going to become a "reptile expert" to get a raise. She will not touch snakes at all, that didn't matter to them she could still become the expert. She chose to become an "avian expert" because she believes if you are going to call yourself an expert then you should be willing to at least touch the animal.
Also. Where I work I was talking to a few of the guys about my snakes and they said I was crazy becuase I have a newborn. I obviously laughed and then they asked if I had antivenom stocked at my house. They would not listen to the fact that not all snakes are venomous and that not all snakes grow to a size where they can eat humans. I hate ignorant people! LOL
Also. Where I work I was talking to a few of the guys about my snakes and they said I was crazy becuase I have a newborn. I obviously laughed and then they asked if I had antivenom stocked at my house. They would not listen to the fact that not all snakes are venomous and that not all snakes grow to a size where they can eat humans. I hate ignorant people! LOL
SmokinAFuente
This space for rent.
What's the worst piece of reptile advice I've ever been given??
"You should get one, there cool."
:roflmao:
That's been many years ago, and I've been hooked ever sense then. :crazy02:
"You should get one, there cool."
:roflmao:
That's been many years ago, and I've been hooked ever sense then. :crazy02:
catsapp
New member
I know this is an old thread, but I felt like sharing a anyways.
:bang:
there were 8 pet stores in the closest town to where i grew up, each specialized in different things. well, the "new" petstore opened and offered a little bit of everything, cutting into everyones business and started picking off the smaller places. guess who they bought out first, the reptile store.
I walked in to check out the new pet room at the new store and was appalled at the condition of all of their herps. when i started asking questions one of the people working there came over and told me they had just gotten these animals and had no idea what to do with them and would take any advice. i told them about this website and all the great help they could find on here. they were happy and said they would check it out.
few weeks later went back and everything was in shambles. the cheapest snake was a "red cornsnake" for $300 (same price tag still on it from the original store). when i told them that even petcos had them for cheaper than $40 they started to throw fits but eventually called to check. then
**heres the kicker**
they called up the local zoo to come out and identify the animals and offer care advice. i thought that was great and left again. third time back all snakes are on sand, they have a monitor that they were told to "feed until it can't eat anymore" (they said it ate 9 fuzzies before "throwing up", it later escaped and when they tried to pick it up to put it back, it sent someone to the hospital for stitches), they put a hermit crab stick in with one of the corns and it had gotten stuck, there was no water in the snakes cages, and any of the decent looking pets were now labled "store pet, not for sale"
when i started to say something about the reptiles in the place the lady in charge of that part started playing the smile and nod game and told the guy in the back that someone else was complaining about the reptiles again and he came out yelling at me about how the people from the zoo had come out and helped them set up everything the way it should be, snakes could eat crickets, all snakes should be on sand and did not need water bowls in their cages,... the bigger snakes were all in sugar glider like cages, no heat mats or lamps around, ...and so on. i just gave up trying to talk to the guy, left and haven't been back.
my first snake-an anery petco corn that was infested with mites -but was a steal at just $40
i have since discovered the reptile expo :devil01:
the end :sidestep:
:bang:
there were 8 pet stores in the closest town to where i grew up, each specialized in different things. well, the "new" petstore opened and offered a little bit of everything, cutting into everyones business and started picking off the smaller places. guess who they bought out first, the reptile store.
I walked in to check out the new pet room at the new store and was appalled at the condition of all of their herps. when i started asking questions one of the people working there came over and told me they had just gotten these animals and had no idea what to do with them and would take any advice. i told them about this website and all the great help they could find on here. they were happy and said they would check it out.
few weeks later went back and everything was in shambles. the cheapest snake was a "red cornsnake" for $300 (same price tag still on it from the original store). when i told them that even petcos had them for cheaper than $40 they started to throw fits but eventually called to check. then
**heres the kicker**
they called up the local zoo to come out and identify the animals and offer care advice. i thought that was great and left again. third time back all snakes are on sand, they have a monitor that they were told to "feed until it can't eat anymore" (they said it ate 9 fuzzies before "throwing up", it later escaped and when they tried to pick it up to put it back, it sent someone to the hospital for stitches), they put a hermit crab stick in with one of the corns and it had gotten stuck, there was no water in the snakes cages, and any of the decent looking pets were now labled "store pet, not for sale"
when i started to say something about the reptiles in the place the lady in charge of that part started playing the smile and nod game and told the guy in the back that someone else was complaining about the reptiles again and he came out yelling at me about how the people from the zoo had come out and helped them set up everything the way it should be, snakes could eat crickets, all snakes should be on sand and did not need water bowls in their cages,... the bigger snakes were all in sugar glider like cages, no heat mats or lamps around, ...and so on. i just gave up trying to talk to the guy, left and haven't been back.
my first snake-an anery petco corn that was infested with mites -but was a steal at just $40
i have since discovered the reptile expo :devil01:
the end :sidestep:
plasticknives
the bee's knees: all six
i haven't really had any AWFUL advice from petstores. Just general lack of knowledge, but a willingness to listen, so thats okay.
i have had WEIRD reactions to getting a snake.
most of them are form my Mom, though, which is funny. She grew up in hong kong and didn't own pets, and has never really looked into/ been interested in them. I don't mind though, because she's obviously never considered owning anything without knowing everything about it.... as she proved when my sister/father convinced her to let them get our dog, who is now the most spoiled dog EVER.
I've been out of the house for two years, so she doesn't mind that i have one, but she keeps asking me the ODDEST questions.
Mom: " Is it poisonous? "
Me: " um, no mom."
Mom: "Would it be safe around Naomi? What if it strangled her???"
Me: " Mom, i've never heard of ANYONE being strangled by a cornsnake."
My mom is very protective of my sister.However, Naomi is 16 years old. The baby of the family, yes, but considering she has been obsessed with snakes as long as I have and has done SO MUCH REASEARCH ITS RIDICULOUS (shes more of a bp fancier, i've always been one for the corns) I doubt she would have ANY problems with/around a snake.
sidenote: My sister came to visit me (and my new corn) for the weekend and my mom actually, no joke, called me specifically to remind me to feed her.
And by "her" i mean my sister, not the snake.
And my personal, all time favorite:
Mom: " Is it like a worm?"
Me: " what do you mean...'like a worm?'"
Mom: " i don't know... is it squishy?"
i have had WEIRD reactions to getting a snake.
most of them are form my Mom, though, which is funny. She grew up in hong kong and didn't own pets, and has never really looked into/ been interested in them. I don't mind though, because she's obviously never considered owning anything without knowing everything about it.... as she proved when my sister/father convinced her to let them get our dog, who is now the most spoiled dog EVER.
I've been out of the house for two years, so she doesn't mind that i have one, but she keeps asking me the ODDEST questions.
Mom: " Is it poisonous? "
Me: " um, no mom."
Mom: "Would it be safe around Naomi? What if it strangled her???"
Me: " Mom, i've never heard of ANYONE being strangled by a cornsnake."
My mom is very protective of my sister.However, Naomi is 16 years old. The baby of the family, yes, but considering she has been obsessed with snakes as long as I have and has done SO MUCH REASEARCH ITS RIDICULOUS (shes more of a bp fancier, i've always been one for the corns) I doubt she would have ANY problems with/around a snake.
sidenote: My sister came to visit me (and my new corn) for the weekend and my mom actually, no joke, called me specifically to remind me to feed her.
And by "her" i mean my sister, not the snake.
And my personal, all time favorite:
Mom: " Is it like a worm?"
Me: " what do you mean...'like a worm?'"
Mom: " i don't know... is it squishy?"
captainjack0000
Student
Not Advice but Rather Lack of Knowledge
It's ALIVE!!! The first post in what 5 years? That has got to be a record.
At one place I worked a coworker swore that you could cut the head off of a snake and the snake's head would still chase after you. She said he learned that from her uncle as a kid and her uncle was not one to lie. This was a 40ish year old woman and she believed it. I tried to tell her that made absolutely no sense (lack of locomotive muscles, separation of the spinal cord, etc) but I forget that you cannot change the mind of somebody that dumb.
Maybe I'm the dumb one for trying.
It's ALIVE!!! The first post in what 5 years? That has got to be a record.
At one place I worked a coworker swore that you could cut the head off of a snake and the snake's head would still chase after you. She said he learned that from her uncle as a kid and her uncle was not one to lie. This was a 40ish year old woman and she believed it. I tried to tell her that made absolutely no sense (lack of locomotive muscles, separation of the spinal cord, etc) but I forget that you cannot change the mind of somebody that dumb.
Maybe I'm the dumb one for trying.
cornsnakeforsale_com
Just Another Corn Breeder
I'm game...
"Tokay geckos make great pets."
OK, I'm not sure if they actually said that but they did get me to buy one. Evil, evil creatures. Like pit bulls, only meaner.
"Tokay geckos make great pets."
OK, I'm not sure if they actually said that but they did get me to buy one. Evil, evil creatures. Like pit bulls, only meaner.
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