I found a keeper

[sweatshirt]

I had a pretty bizarre night last night. I ended up getting tired at around 10 so I went to bed. That's really early for me (I'm a night owl). I ended up waking up at 2:30 am with a horrible headache and sat on my computer.

I saw Magenta climbing around so I took her out and we sat for 4 hours watching YouTube videos. She just curled around my wrist and looking at me the whole time. She didn't move around, just sat on my stomach and relaxed.

I know that snakes aren't "cuddle" pets that love you, but that was seriously one of my sweetest pet moments. Like, it was calming and we were both relaxed. She's a really active snake but she just sat with me all night, calmly. I'm happy I found a snake with the perfect temper for me.

I just had to share that.

[smy_749]

4 Hours is a long time to be out of the proper conditions. I don't advise it especially at 2:30 am, I and some others have lost reptiles by falling asleep (leopard gecko when I was 9)

[sweatshirt]

I have insomnia... I doubt I would have fallen asleep. That's why I said I can't believe I fell asleep.

But I do understand what you're saying.. I'll be more responsible next time.

Smy I'm a fan of yours and I hope this doesn't wither your opinion on me.

[smy_749]

Originally Posted by sweatshirt

I have insomnia... I doubt I would have fallen asleep. That's why I said I can't believe I fell asleep.

But I do understand what you're saying.. I'll be more responsible next time.

You know yourself better than I do, just saying to be careful. I am from the "don't handle your snakes much" crowd, so my opinion is biased as well :P

Anyways, glad you are happy with your new addition.

[KORBIN5895]

Originally Posted by smy_749

4 Hours is a long time to be out of the proper conditions. I don't advise it especially at 2:30 am, I and some others have lost reptiles by falling asleep (leopard gecko when I was 9)

Four hours really isn't that long. Especially when you actually look at the temperatures from their natural habitat. Do you really think it's 85°f 24/7/365? People really need to apply a little more thought when doling out "standard" advice.

[sweatshirt]

Yeah.. I know... but it was a nice experience nonetheless.

And yeah... my house is a constant 77-78 because I get cold way too easily >.> Will that hurt my snake in any way? Should it be cooler?

[smy_749]

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

Four hours really isn't that long. Especially when you actually look at the temperatures from their natural habitat. Do you really think it's 85°f 24/7/365? People really need to apply a little more thought when doling out "standard" advice.

Did you read the part where I said you know your situation better than I do? Because we don't know the temps in her home, the temps he was sitting in, etc.

No I don't think its 85 degrees year round 24/7/365. But if you'd care to tell me how you know what temps it is in her house before advising her that 4 hours is not so long, I'm curious. If you'd care to tell me how you know the humidity levels in her house, I'm also curious. And if you'd care to tell me how slow seasonal change over time is the same as pulling it out in an instant to different temps/humidity is the same situation, ...you get the point. FR talked about how he had monitors that he put outside in the winter, they died. He also talked about how he had the same species kept outside all year round, same winter temps, and they did fine.

People really need to apply a little more manners when they advise those trying to help. I defended you on your last thread when you got all PMS, but you don't have to be debby downer on every thread.

[slowhite03]

I'm all for spoiling pets and what not but people also need to realize that the wild is not so peachy. Our little guys will drink water from a toilet if they had to so when people say they need to change there water every day or every other day is fine but not necessary. So if they are out of there comfort zone for a couple hours I really don't see the big deal. He knows his pets better than anybody on the forum. So if he wants to hold his snake for a couple hours so be it.

[sweatshirt]

Originally Posted by slowhite03

I'm all for spoiling pets and what not but people also need to realize that the wild is not so peachy. Our little guys will drink water from a toilet if they had to so when people say they need to change there water every day or every other day is fine but not necessary. So if they are out of there comfort zone for a couple hours I really don't see the big deal. He knows his pets better than anybody on the forum. So if he wants to hold his snake for a couple hours so be it.

Thanks, you're really kind... I just want you guys to know that I wasn't trying to start drama with this post. I genuinely try to take all the advice I'm given here. I don't want my snake to suffer because of me or something. And I'm a girl

I think it was a good experience for me and Magenta. I have the warmest hands ever so she was probably comfortable curled up in them while I browsed playthroughs.

Again, I didn't mean to start drama or anything. I'm phobic of drama. Unfortunately for me I'm going back to public school next year for 10th grade (personal choice, I need to start legitimately preparing for college) after 4 years of home-schooling. I have no idea how I'll deal. High school... *shudder* at least no dreaded freshie year for me.

I hope we're all cool and I hope I didn't make any enemies by posting this.

[slowhite03]

It's the Internet, you're probably on someone's must kill list already

[sweatshirt]

*Sigh* I know.. I'm good when posting anonymously but when I have a profile or talking to people I personally know I freak out when I think they don't like me. I have to learn to accept that there's gonna be people that don't like me no matter where I go... as you can tell I'm a 110% people pleaser.

[KORBIN5895]

Originally Posted by smy_749

Did you read the part where I said you know your situation better than I do? Because we don't know the temps in her home, the temps he was sitting in, etc.

No I don't think its 85 degrees year round 24/7/365. But if you'd care to tell me how you know what temps it is in her house before advising her that 4 hours is not so long, I'm curious. If you'd care to tell me how you know the humidity levels in her house, I'm also curious. And if you'd care to tell me how slow seasonal change over time is the same as pulling it out in an instant to different temps/humidity is the same situation, ...you get the point. FR talked about how he had monitors that he put outside in the winter, they died. He also talked about how he had the same species kept outside all year round, same winter temps, and they did fine.

People really need to apply a little more manners when they advise those trying to help. I defended you on your last thread when you got all PMS, but you don't have to be debby downer on every thread.

Wow! My hero! Cut the crap. I didn't need defended as I was the one with proper information.

Now its June, I highly doubt her house is under 60°f but regardless did you forget that humans a low grade heat source? With the snakes body directly against a heat source that was putting out a constant 90°f what is the real risk?

My original comment wasn't necessarily directed at you but more at your mentality. I am tired if people just repeating rote without actually engaging there mind. Especially when they are criticizing someone for no real reason.

Finally when I started typing my post the last post was the one I quoted.

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

Wow! My hero! Cut the crap. I didn't need defended as I was the one with proper information.

Now its June, I highly doubt her house is under 60°f but regardless did you forget that humans a low grade heat source? With the snakes body directly against a heat source that was putting out a constant 90°f what is the real risk?

My original comment wasn't necessarily directed at you but more at your mentality. I am tired if people just repeating rote without actually engaging there mind. Especially when they are criticizing someone for no real reason.

Finally when I started typing my post the last post was the one I quoted.

Just to add on this, when I read my skin temps with the heat guns they read 92F on both heat guns. Our bodies are in a way like belly heat for the snake.

EDIT: my hands are 95, the rest of my body is 92

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by sweatshirt

I had a pretty bizarre night last night. I ended up getting tired at around 10 so I went to bed. That's really early for me (I'm a night owl). I ended up waking up at 2:30 am with a horrible headache and sat on my computer.

I saw Magenta climbing around so I took her out and we sat for 4 hours watching YouTube videos. She just curled around my wrist and looking at me the whole time. She didn't move around, just sat on my stomach and relaxed.

I know that snakes aren't "cuddle" pets that love you, but that was seriously one of my sweetest pet moments. Like, it was calming and we were both relaxed. She's a really active snake but she just sat with me all night, calmly. I'm happy I found a snake with the perfect temper for me.

I just had to share that.

It's nice when a snake tames down to the point where lengthy handling sessions aren't stressful for the snake. I don't have a snake like that though, most start getting anxious around the 15 minute mark.

[sweatshirt]

Originally Posted by mikoh4792

It's nice when a snake tames down to the point where lengthy handling sessions aren't stressful for the snake. I don't have a snake like that though, most start getting anxious around the 15 minute mark.

I'm extremely happy with her. She's my perfect snake. She's extremely chill and calm (but not in a lethargic way... it's weird, like a "whatever" kind of way)... but when she wants to she'll explore like a toddler.

Mikoh, I know right? My hands are so warm. All of my friends touch me in the winter because I stay warm (yes... it gets chilly here in FL too). It's weird because I get cold so easily though. Like I said before my house is always 77. Florida has thinned my blood. >.>

And me and my dad are planning on possibly going to Sochi for the 2014 games. I'll die.