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malgus
06-29-15, 10:27 PM
Ok so I'm definitely not going crazy trust me when I say I have witnessed and logged down the times she does this.
Every night when I come home I find that any wiring leading into the cage has been pried of the walls.
So I have a live streaming camera set up in my JCP's tank and after reviewing footage I have found that everyday around about the same time she wakes up and pulls the thermostat cords off the walls. As soon as shes finished with that she goes back to bed.
She will then watch me as I reattach them in a different way.
I feel like she takes dismantling them as a challenge like its a game.
Its adorable but frustrating at the same time.

Just wondering if anyone has experienced behaviour like this
Aaron_S
06-30-15, 07:18 AM
Stop putting stuff in there.
sophiedufort
06-30-15, 07:35 AM
Just wondering if anyone has experienced behaviour like this

One of my snakes loves, absolutely loves to pull the thermometer/hygrometer off the enclosure's inside wall. She goes for it every night, wraps around it and waits until it gets slowly pried away from its velcro and ends up falling in the enclosure, with her clinging to it. If I fail to replace the thermometer on the wall, she will just take it with her the next night and guard it dearly in between her coils in one of the hides.
malgus
06-30-15, 08:36 AM
Stop putting stuff in there.

But she needs those things
Aaron_S
06-30-15, 08:40 AM
But she needs those things

Buy wireless items. Or just deal with it.

I know it sounds rude but it's really your two options.
AlexCrazy
06-30-15, 08:47 AM
Buy wireless items. Or just deal with it.

I know it sounds rude but it's really your two options.
I guess he could also fasten it beter to the wall... or the tank... to make sure it ront ripoff anymore...
malgus
06-30-15, 08:48 AM
One of my snakes loves, absolutely loves to pull the thermometer/hygrometer off the enclosure's inside wall. She goes for it every night, wraps around it and waits until it gets slowly pried away from its velcro and ends up falling in the enclosure, with her clinging to it. If I fail to replace the thermometer on the wall, she will just take it with her the next night and guard it dearly in between her coils in one of the hides.

Hahaha there's got to be a reason for this behaviour. Maybe its their way of rebelling a little
Mikoh4792
06-30-15, 08:57 AM
Drill two holes in the wall(or columns of two holes). Zip tie the cord... no snake will be able to move it.

You can see there are still a few rows I could zip tie but it seems to be stable enough with one.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikoh4792/DSCF0579_zpslegaurhv.jpg
SnoopySnake
06-30-15, 08:59 AM
Drill two holes in the wall(or columns of two holes). Zip tie the cord... no snake will be able to move it.

^^This. I do this, but my probe is zip-tied to a branch. Works pretty well.
malgus
06-30-15, 09:08 AM
Buy wireless items. Or just deal with it.

I know it sounds rude but it's really your two options.

I deal with it fine I just want to know if others have experience similar things and what their opinions on why it occurs are
malgus
06-30-15, 09:11 AM
I guess he could also fasten it beter to the wall... or the tank... to make sure it ront ripoff anymore...

I switch up how i do it every night but I dont want to use overly strong tape in case it gets attched to her and stresses her out and glue isnt an option because removing it later on will be a nuisance.
malgus
06-30-15, 09:13 AM
Drill two holes in the wall(or columns of two holes). Zip tie the cord... no snake will be able to move it.

You can see there are still a few rows I could zip tie but it seems to be stable enough with one.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/mikoh4792/DSCF0579_zpslegaurhv.jpg

Tanks glass and knowing me if i try drilling holes in it it will shatter
Mikoh4792
06-30-15, 09:40 AM
Tanks glass and knowing me if i try drilling holes in it it will shatter

In that case get a bottle of silicone or lexel and glue the length of the cord onto the wall. I think lexel would be the better choice for glass.
trailblazer295
07-01-15, 05:22 AM
I switch up how i do it every night but I dont want to use overly strong tape in case it gets attched to her and stresses her out and glue isnt an option because removing it later on will be a nuisance.


I'll pretend to be Aaron for a moment. Do NOT use tape.
Albert Clark
07-01-15, 07:50 AM
In that case get a bottle of silicone or lexel and glue the length of the cord onto the wall. I think lexel would be the better choice for glass.

Just want to say that your ideas are really outstanding! Thanks for sharing them.
Mikoh4792
07-01-15, 08:40 AM
Just want to say that your ideas are really outstanding! Thanks for sharing them.

Appreciate it! I just learn these things from experimenting. I'm sure there are lots of other ways to do it as well.
AlexCrazy
07-01-15, 11:44 AM
Poor Aaron.. he is like the mean wolf in all the threads.. ha ha ha no ofence.. XD
trailblazer295
07-01-15, 01:26 PM
Poor Aaron.. he is like the mean wolf in all the threads.. ha ha ha no ofence.. XD

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/7/71013/1325792-grimreaper.jpg

His disciples serve the dark lord.
AlexCrazy
07-02-15, 05:43 PM
ha ha ha ha! LOL XD
reptiledude987
07-02-15, 05:52 PM
Try using hot glue. It holds well and removes easily with a razor blade.
malgus
07-03-15, 07:26 PM
Try using hot glue. It holds well and removes easily with a razor blade.

sounds good I'll give that a go
MDT
07-03-15, 07:49 PM
One of my snakes loves, absolutely loves to pull the thermometer/hygrometer off the enclosure's inside wall. She goes for it every night, wraps around it and waits until it gets slowly pried away from its velcro and ends up falling in the enclosure, with her clinging to it. If I fail to replace the thermometer on the wall, she will just take it with her the next night and guard it dearly in between her coils in one of the hides.

or...alternative theory...your snake is nocturnal and semi-arboreal. they climb at night. your thermometer cannot support her weight and falls off...when she falls, she is startled and the coils tighten around whatever she's holding on to (thermometer).

or your version...whatevs
AlexCrazy
07-03-15, 08:31 PM
i like MCT theory... need more branches.. ha ha and better straps on the cables :)
jossh27
07-05-15, 12:33 PM
http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/7/71013/1325792-grimreaper.jpg

His disciples serve the dark lord.

sweet picture. reminds me of Children of Bodom
trailblazer295
07-06-15, 08:48 PM
sweet picture. reminds me of Children of Bodom

Now that you mention it yes it does. I didn't think of them when I was trying to find a picture. A few of their album covers would have fit the bill. I have most of their albums.
that1guy
07-06-15, 11:11 PM
sweet picture. reminds me of Children of Bodom

Now that you mention it yes it does. I didn't think of them when I was trying to find a picture. A few of their album covers would have fit the bill. I have most of their albums.

Children of Bodom rocks! I am looking forward to their new album later this year.