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Getting A Scale
I was wondering if it was a good idea to get a gram scale from the internet to weigh my snake (and other reptiles when I get them) I want too keep a good record of my animals and how they are growing. I saw one online for around $40.
Also, how do you go about weighing a snake. I can't imagine getting a snake to hold still on a scale.
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BPnet Veteran
Re: Getting A Scale
I got mine from a kitchen supply store.
For $30
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Registered User
Re: Getting A Scale
yup, i got mine at W*M for 30 bucks as well. its easier to go to the store than to order online.
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BPnet Veteran
Re: Getting A Scale
Here is one similar to what I use.
Scale
"Wild" Bill Hicok
Wild Bill's Ball Pythons

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Registered User
Re: Getting A Scale
I would get a suitbale sized cloth bag and a cloths peg. Get the weight of that , then just slip the snake into the bag, take the weight and deduct the weight of the bag and peg. Or if its a fancy scale it can be set to zero before the snake is added and weighed.
Hope this helps.
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BPnet Veteran
Re: Getting A Scale
Ill add some more. I think its alot easyier to make a drive than order online also. Obviously thats not aklways possible in this hobby but in this case, I would just go to a store. Its also cheaper since you not paying shipping.
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BPnet Veteran
Re: Getting A Scale
 Originally Posted by PJ FF
Ill add some more. I think its alot easyier to make a drive than order online also. Obviously thats not aklways possible in this hobby but in this case, I would just go to a store. Its also cheaper since you not paying shipping.
I got my scale shipped to me and the total cost was only $20. It reads up to 35 lbs and is accurate within 5 grams. I can't touch a scale in any local business for that. It just takes some searching and watching ebay, I've seen people get them even cheaper.
"Wild" Bill Hicok
Wild Bill's Ball Pythons

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Re: Getting A Scale
I use this scale
I got it on ebay for $17.00 from this seller. Great scale imo!
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Re: Getting A Scale
 Originally Posted by Wild Bill
I got my scale shipped to me and the total cost was only $20. It reads up to 35 lbs and is accurate within 5 grams. I can't touch a scale in any local business for that. It just takes some searching and watching ebay, I've seen people get them even cheaper. 
I guess my problem is the time. I hate waiting for things to be shipped. I rather drive and get it the day i think about it.
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BPnet Veteran
Re: Getting A Scale
 Originally Posted by PJ FF
I guess my problem is the time. I hate waiting for things to be shipped. I rather drive and get it the day i think about it.
Patience is a virtue.
"Wild" Bill Hicok
Wild Bill's Ball Pythons

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