The design of the Paignton exhibit is very strange with the climbing opportunities though I think it suited the Reticulated Python better.I seem to remember it being much bigger than it is in the photo.The London exhibit used to be much larger before the some of it was cut of for juvenile Galapagos Tortoise and I do believe the outdoor area is unused.
And as good as the used area is it falls short compared to the large size, retractable roof and water sprays that form the Colchester exhibit.
It was adapted before the Komodo Dragon arrived - you can get an idea of how it used to look here:
Thank you.I seem to remember it looking somewhat different.I much prefer the original habitat to the current one which is small, simple and not near as well planted.It would be best if they kept it and maybe put the Komodo in Reptile Tropics?
I've got to know where you suggest they put it in Reptile Tropics, because to my mind that would mean a major rebuild of it, which to me is pointless. Also they didn't change the surface area available for the snakes, when they changed it for komodo so I have no clue where you got that idea from. I can only assume you are having a blonde moment yet again!
I never said they did change the surface area.I just think the current snake exhibit is a downgrade from the original enclosure.I do not think Reptile Tropics is an ideal home but neither is Crocodile Swamp.
Maybe move the Komodo to the giant tortoise house and build a new heated house for the tortoise on the side of Croc swamp or the far end of their current paddock?
