Intermediate Keeper Series

[natas]

Today with the help of Morti we have introduced a new feature on the site called "Intermediate Keeper Series". We hope to have monthly editions, and if we get enough people on board to help with the idea weekly or bi-weekly.

For the first Edition, Morti took on the Short Tailed Python.
http://redtailboa.net/forums/interme...d-pythons.html

If you are interested in contributing to the "Intermediate Keeper Series" PM me or Morti...or just submit your own by going to the link below:
http://redtailboa.net/forums/interme...keeper-series/

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[morti]

Also note: I would like to thank SoberGuy for planting the idea in my head.

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[MythsBishop]

I would like to see an Intermediate Keeper Series on tiger rats =P

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[morti]

Originally Posted by MythsBishop

I would like to see an Intermediate Keeper Series on tiger rats =P

That is in the works.

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[MythsBishop]

I figured that one would be coming out soon. At one point in time I was seriously considering getting a tiger rat, and if I really do get back into keeping snakes, I could still possibly end up with one.

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[TimOsborne]

certainly a great idea.. has potential to be a great library of information.. especially with the experiences and diversity the forum already has.

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[SoberGuy]

I'd also like to point a few things out, and I hope I can do that without tipping anyone's hat too much.

When I initially brought the idea up, it was not just about some of the less common snakes in captivity (meaning something other than BCI, BCC, ball, corn, etc). It is also, in my mind, designed to cover issues of:
health, like signs of various illnesses (infections, parasites, etc.);
books in the hobby;
taxonomy (what separates Elaphe, Pituophis, etc.);
laws and legislation (what's legal, illegal, and where);
transporting (locally if moving, shipping if buying/selling0;
and many other topics for the intermediate keepers.

RTB is a great site. A lot of traffic is generated via searches, and we consistently have a lot of new people signing up. Some new members have experience, some don't. A lot of sites are geared towards new people, and a lot of sites are towards the experienced and advanced keepers. What sites offer something for intermediate keepers, specifically targetting them?

We have some extremely experienced members here, and I just wanted to try and spark something to get that experience and intelligence out there and available to others. BWSmith has done a great write up on feeding schedules that I think belongs in this area. I'd love to get some work out of Telefrag (dude is wicked smart with herps) and numerous others. So please, feel free to toss out suggestions on anything you'd like to see related to intermediate keeping, be it husbandry, handling, equipment, books, taxonomy, history of the hobby, whatever you like.

And much thanks to both Natas and Morti for seeing this through and making it happen. I'm really, really pleased.

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[SoberGuy]

Bumping for anyone who missed it today.

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[pcncb]

How about something about beauty snakes? Not much info out there that I can find on them

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[morti]

Originally Posted by pcncb

How about something about beauty snakes? Not much info out there that I can find on them

That sounds like it would be a great article. The bad news is, I am not the resident Beauty snake expert. The good news is, we have one on staff... *ahem Matt Cough*. Perhaps that could be done in the future.

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[pcncb]

That would be awesome. Thinking of a beauty to make my display tank complete

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