Froggie Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 This past weekend I made a visit to Reptile World in Drumheller for the first time. While I enjoyed my visit, I must admit I do wish the glass on the enclosures was significantly cleaner. As it was I didn’t take too many shots but felt I ought to share a few of what I did. I apologize about the tighter framing in most, the utilitarian décor wasn’t very inspiring so I tried to keep it out of the pictures. All pictures were taken with a Nikon D50, 105mm f/2.8D and SB600 flash and there was no cropping. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molino Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Nice pictures Sean. Great selection of animals they have there. I haven't been to Drumheller since I was a teenager and don't remember ever going to Reptile World. Is that Red Snake coming out of an egg? Great timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 I was there last year, and while I too wished the glass was cleaner, I can't possibly imagine the amount of time that would entail to keep it all clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted July 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 I can't possibly imagine the amount of time that would entail to keep it all clean. Aside from the venomous reptiles, 10 minutes a week per enclosure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Great pics :beer: I love that first frog one, he looks so shiny. That red/albino snake is wicked, so cute with its head poking out of the shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 I can't possibly imagine the amount of time that would entail to keep it all clean. Aside from the venomous reptiles, 10 minutes a week per enclosure? More like 5-10 minutes a day...and more for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted July 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 More like 5-10 minutes a day...and more for some. Was going on the basis that the glass would only be cleaned perhaps once or twice a week. Given the state it was in, I'd guess it's closer to a month or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Which, I would assume, is from the amount of time it would take to keep it cleaned daily. Doesn't take too long to grime up on most of those cages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Some great shots. Love the blue frog. The last one looks pretty menacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Was going on the basis that the glass would only be cleaned perhaps once or twice a week. Given the state it was in, I'd guess it's closer to a month or two. Don't bet on it...most herps can have the glass pretty icky within a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Don't bet on it...most herps can have the glass pretty icky within a few hours. Included the snakes though and they were most definately hard water stains from misting, not to mention it was pretty through on both the inside and the out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Hard water stains are a curse....if I were Dave, I would use only RO water for misting....especially for display cages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Hard water stains are a curse....if I were Dave, I would use only RO water for misting....especially for display cages. Anyhow the general point was that without any lighting in the enclosures it was difficult enough to clearly see a few of the reptiles through the glass, let alone take pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Anyhow the general point was that without any lighting in the enclosures it was difficult enough to clearly see a few of the reptiles through the glass, let alone take pictures. No lighting whatsoever? It is possible, that if the temperature in the building were climbing a lot on hot days, that lighting may have been off to help keep some of the enclosures cooler. Not great for display purposes, but it may not have been an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 No lighting whatsoever? It is possible, that if the temperature in the building were climbing a lot on hot days, that lighting may have been off to help keep some of the enclosures cooler. Not great for display purposes, but it may not have been an option. Some of them did have lighting but a great number didn't have any on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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