Pet for a 10 yr old
19 November 2007, 10:38 AM
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Pet for a 10 yr old
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I need some ideas of a pet for my 10 yr old. We have a dog already so something different. He's had a rabbit and got bored of that, and I hate rodents so preferably not them.
Any Ideas ?????
I need some ideas of a pet for my 10 yr old. We have a dog already so something different. He's had a rabbit and got bored of that, and I hate rodents so preferably not them.
Any Ideas ?????
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So he has a track record of becoming bored with the welfare of his animal? I wouldn't recommend getting him another pet at all under these circumstances and certainly nothing like a reptile that needs specialist care.
You can't just 'become bored' with an animal that needs a carefully controlled temperature gradient and humidity. You need to be attentive with reptiles because if something is wrong they will hide most outwardly obvious signs until it becomes serious. You need to be on the lookout for subtle changes in behaviour and the thought of an animal suffering in silence because a child has 'become bored' of it is, quite frankly, upsetting.
You can't just 'become bored' with an animal that needs a carefully controlled temperature gradient and humidity. You need to be attentive with reptiles because if something is wrong they will hide most outwardly obvious signs until it becomes serious. You need to be on the lookout for subtle changes in behaviour and the thought of an animal suffering in silence because a child has 'become bored' of it is, quite frankly, upsetting.
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So he has a track record of becoming bored with the welfare of his animal? I wouldn't recommend getting him another pet at all under these circumstances and certainly nothing like a reptile that needs specialist care.
You can't just 'become bored' with an animal that needs a carefully controlled temperature gradient and humidity. You need to be attentive with reptiles because if something is wrong they will hide most outwardly obvious signs until it becomes serious. You need to be on the lookout for subtle changes in behaviour and the thought of an animal suffering in silence because a child has 'become bored' of it is, quite frankly, upsetting.
You can't just 'become bored' with an animal that needs a carefully controlled temperature gradient and humidity. You need to be attentive with reptiles because if something is wrong they will hide most outwardly obvious signs until it becomes serious. You need to be on the lookout for subtle changes in behaviour and the thought of an animal suffering in silence because a child has 'become bored' of it is, quite frankly, upsetting.
19 November 2007, 10:59 AM
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Little Johnny would love the feeding bit
(so will his dad) 
Wurzel what snake would you recommend getting if I was to get one ??? I was looking into a corn snake ......
Obviously I will have to do alot of reading up beforehand so I know what I'm doin.
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They however are very enterprising snakes, mine managed to climb out of his tank and squeeze through the tiny gap (less than 1cm) between the lid and glass side, which was no mean feet bearing in mind the snake was 2ft long and the tank was 18" high, we hunted high and low for it for hours, tearing the house apart, we finally found it curled up asleep in my mums yukka plant right next to its tank.
They are fun to play with and can provide endless amusement if treated properley.
19 November 2007, 11:18 AM
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What about a Chameleon, or a Bearded Dragon (and no I don't mean Dideri Barlows Mum 
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We have a Royal Python, easy to keep, easy to feed, once/twice a week with a defrosted slightly warmed mouse, cheap food too
)We have a Royal Python, easy to keep, easy to feed, once/twice a week with a defrosted slightly warmed mouse, cheap food too
19 November 2007, 11:28 AM
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Hard to say, I had a Garter snake, they are constrictors and are about 2ft long and really thin, no teeth but had a serated (sp) jaw that if it bit you it could draw blood but nowt serious, mine only bit my mate once when he annoyed it
They however are very enterprising snakes, mine managed to climb out of his tank and squeeze through the tiny gap (less than 1cm) between the lid and glass side, which was no mean feet bearing in mind the snake was 2ft long and the tank was 18" high, we hunted high and low for it for hours, tearing the house apart, we finally found it curled up asleep in my mums yukka plant right next to its tank.
They are fun to play with and can provide endless amusement if treated properley.
They however are very enterprising snakes, mine managed to climb out of his tank and squeeze through the tiny gap (less than 1cm) between the lid and glass side, which was no mean feet bearing in mind the snake was 2ft long and the tank was 18" high, we hunted high and low for it for hours, tearing the house apart, we finally found it curled up asleep in my mums yukka plant right next to its tank.
They are fun to play with and can provide endless amusement if treated properley.
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One other thing is they are small and lite so little hands can handle them ok, I think something like a python could be to big, heavy and powerfull for a 10 yr old.
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19 November 2007, 11:40 AM
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Our 3 year old has no problems at all with a 3 year old Royal, about 3 foot long now, she likes her 'arm bracelet' as she calls it
He wont grow much bigger really about another foot or so, by then he will probably be feeding on Rats
He wont grow much bigger really about another foot or so, by then he will probably be feeding on Rats
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No Steve its ok, your advice is/may be more appropriate to the OP's needs/wants
Agreed a normal Python would get too big and too strong, like a Burmese, but Royals dont grow too big and do take quite a long time to reach full size
In the 2/3 years we have had the Royal he has only grown about a foot, but is quite a bit thicker than he was
We looked at some 'smaller' snakes like the corns, but my own personal opinion is that they are too quick and nimble for me, and they dont get any thicker but they do get or start off quite long
I have no experience of keeping any other snakes, but Royal's can be very fussy eaters and you have to get one that is captive bred, otherwise they may never feed at all
I would love a Chameleon but they do require a lot more attention and looking after
Agreed a normal Python would get too big and too strong, like a Burmese, but Royals dont grow too big and do take quite a long time to reach full size
In the 2/3 years we have had the Royal he has only grown about a foot, but is quite a bit thicker than he was
We looked at some 'smaller' snakes like the corns, but my own personal opinion is that they are too quick and nimble for me, and they dont get any thicker but they do get or start off quite long
I have no experience of keeping any other snakes, but Royal's can be very fussy eaters and you have to get one that is captive bred, otherwise they may never feed at all
I would love a Chameleon but they do require a lot more attention and looking after
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Leopard Geckos are begginers reptiles. Easy to look after, dont have to have a certain temperature, or specific UV light hours. Just make sure they got a heat mat on constantly and a UV light a few hours a day and they fine with water and crickets to drink/eat. Dont bite, don't get bigger than 7-8" inc tail.
I had 2, male/female. Both got old and died. Would recomend though as great pets.
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I had 2, male/female. Both got old and died. Would recomend though as great pets.
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