|
|  |
| Notices |
Welcome to the sSnakeSs community. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.
|
06-24-13, 10:02 AM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jun-2013
Posts: 5
Country: 
|
New Snake Guy
Hi everyone! Im new to snakes, and its not really by my own choice. My kids walked in the house not too long ago with a California King Newport-Long Beach Morph (I hope I got it right). After my first shock at it, and panic because I thought my kids might get hurt, all was well.
We've had "Susan" (no idea how the name came about) for about 4-5 days. Below are some pictures of her and of her tank I bought. Im not quite sure how to care for this animal, since I'm really a fish guy. So Im here to learn.
I really am interested in feeding, care, handling (my kids pick her up) and biting.....I know that there are no fangs, but want to minimize the risk of my kids getting bit. And and all help or advice you can give will be greatly appreciated. I was originally at your sister site "thamnophis" because we thought she was a Garter. After getting help from everyone there we were able to identify her, and one of the Moderators "Infernalis" suggested I check this site out.
Here's our girl.....so far, she ate Saturday night, and ate 2 small mice. I just need to get this feeding down, so she doesn't think we're her food, but rather a safe place with endless supply of food, attention, safety and love.
Thank You!
Ron
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 11:26 AM
|
#2
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: May-2008
Location: Central New York State
Age: 60
Posts: 16,536
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
__________________
"Where would we be without the agitators of the world attaching the electrodes
of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?"
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 11:42 AM
|
#3
|
|
Member
Join Date: May-2013
Location: Weeki Wachee
Age: 26
Posts: 1,256
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
Welcome!  Awesome snake.
__________________
0.1 BCI
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 11:45 AM
|
#4
|
|
Member
Join Date: May-2012
Location: Manchester
Age: 48
Posts: 2,075
Country: 
|
Re: New Snake Guy
Hello and welcome
__________________
1.1 Corns (Anery Stripe, Amel) 1.0 Rootbeer 0.2 Jungle Carpet Python 0.1 Caramel Coastal Carpet Python 1.0 Zebra Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 50% Diamond Zebra Carpet Python
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 12:10 PM
|
#5
|
|
Member
Join Date: Apr-2013
Posts: 649
Country: 
|
Re: New Snake Guy
Welcome.
Well now . . .
First off, cover both sides and the back of the tank to give it more security, snakes are shy.
It will need two hides, one at the warm end 88-92F
and one at the cool end, 78-80F ambient temp of around 83F and average humidity, 40-50%.
I would also remove the dirt and us aspen substrate, Kings love to burrow.
Make sure all heating items are on thermostats to protect the animal from burns.
Feeding should be about once a week, with the feeder animal being approx., 1.25-1.50 x the largest diameter of the snakes body.
Hope this helps.
Last edited by Concept9; 06-24-13 at 12:21 PM..
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 12:21 PM
|
#6
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jun-2013
Posts: 5
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
All of this is GREAT info, and I'm going to incorporate everything here!
And es....he does seem a little shy, that was why I was concerned about a defensive bite. Like in SCUBA diving, most animals we encounter will only do things defensively. I just want this guy to feel secure.
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 12:26 PM
|
#7
|
|
Member
Join Date: Apr-2013
Posts: 649
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
Since he is new (and just fed), I would setup his enclosure properly and give him 4 or 5 days to adjust to her new world.
After that, you can start handling her every other day for about 15mins or so.
Good luck and grats on the King.
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 12:03 PM
|
#8
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec-2012
Location: Ledbury
Posts: 1,436
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
Hi and welcome.
__________________
1.2.22 Bci's 1.0 Corn 1.0 Burm
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 12:04 PM
|
#9
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Jun-2013
Location: Bucks County, PA
Posts: 974
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
Welcome, even if your kids get bit (which is unlikely) there is nothing to worry about.
It probably wont even break the skin, if it does neosporin should take care of it.
Over all your setup is pretty good but you'll want to add another hide and maybe cover up some of the mesh screen so not too much humidity is lost.
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 01:17 PM
|
#10
|
|
Forum Moderator
Join Date: Jun-2013
Location: ATL
Posts: 6,744
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
Welcome to the forum and best wishes with your new Cal King. They're awesome pets. You'll get lots of great info and advice here. I know I have. Make sure to read your care sheets too. Keep us posted on your progress.
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 03:36 PM
|
#11
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jun-2013
Posts: 5
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
Ok....so I bought aspen snake bedding, and am going to take everything out, but had planned to put it right on the dirt (theres not much dirt). I saw that the snake was looking frustrated because it kept trying to burrow thru the glass at the bottom.
Also picked up a background for the tank as well. So hopefully she'll like it. Its actually my first time about to pick her up. She seems to like my kids, so I'm hoping she wont be scared of me.
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 05:33 PM
|
#12
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Jun-2013
Location: Bucks County, PA
Posts: 974
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
Quote:
Originally Posted by OCMotoDad
Ok....so I bought aspen snake bedding, and am going to take everything out, but had planned to put it right on the dirt (theres not much dirt). I saw that the snake was looking frustrated because it kept trying to burrow thru the glass at the bottom.
Also picked up a background for the tank as well. So hopefully she'll like it. Its actually my first time about to pick her up. She seems to like my kids, so I'm hoping she wont be scared of me.
|
Snakes predators are birds and if you pick it up like a bird would (straight down like you have talons) your snake may reacts differently than if you slowly slid your hand under its body. =]
|
|
|
|
|
06-25-13, 05:31 PM
|
#13
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jun-2013
Posts: 5
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
Well I have to say that I really appreciate everyones advice and assistance. I've tried to incorporate everything I've been told, and heres what I have so far on her new home. She seems to like it, is pretty relaxed, and absolutely loves to burrow!
|
|
|
|
|
06-25-13, 05:51 PM
|
#14
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Jun-2013
Location: Bucks County, PA
Posts: 974
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
Quote:
Originally Posted by OCMotoDad
Well I have to say that I really appreciate everyones advice and assistance. I've tried to incorporate everything I've been told, and heres what I have so far on her new home. She seems to like it, is pretty relaxed, and absolutely loves to burrow!
|
That is a pretty nice setup imo.
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-13, 03:40 PM
|
#15
|
|
Member
Join Date: Mar-2013
Location: CT
Posts: 3,888
Country:
|
Re: New Snake Guy
welcome to the forums and welcome to the hobby mate.
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:10 AM.
Powered by vBulletin®
©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2002-2023, Hobby Solutions.
|
 |
Hybrid Mode