Welfare Check Schedule

Lankyrob · 06-29-12, 07:49 AM

I am assuming we pretty much all own at least one snake that spends all its time hiding and isnt seen out and about.

I was wondering how long you would leave this animal before checking that it was "ok".

Most of my snakes are pretty active and will be seen at some point during the day moving around their enclosure, but i have one young corn and a Royal Python who both spend 99% of the tiem that i am awake hiding away, i might catch a glimpse every few weeks or so but it is rare.

With these two i will lift their hide once a week to check that they are still alive and well and then replace it and leave them be, what do you do??

DeesBalls · 06-29-12, 08:00 AM

well, most of mine are in a rack, so i can see through if they they are in the back.. for the ones in cages, my RTB is always hid under the aspen, so like one time a week, ill just make sure hes still in there, and usually will hold him and my corn weekly, but i do what you do, 1 gime a week i will make sure hes in there and alive, when i give water, everyother day, i do not disturbe the ones hiding..

CK SandBoas · 06-29-12, 08:04 AM

My BRB is very secretive, but i will usually get a glimpse of him cruising around at night.

My Royal is actually one of my more visible snakes, as he'll be lounging on or under his platform any time of the day or evening.

My Gravid Paradox Albino Sand Boa i check in on every few days, just to make sure she's okay, and that there aren't any little ones slithering around

Gungirl · 06-29-12, 08:08 AM

I check on everyone every other day when I change water. Although I see all of mine out every night when lights go out. I don't have any that just hide all the time.

infernalis · 06-29-12, 08:29 AM

Around here most people get their welfare check and food stamps on the first of the month.

StudentoReptile · 06-29-12, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

Around here most people get their welfare check and food stamps on the first of the month.

I know...I opened up the thread, and read the OP, wondering what in the heck does a welfare check have to do with checking on your snakes?!

buffcoat · 06-29-12, 09:15 AM

I thought the same thing. WTH is he talking about.

My hognose never rests. My JCP shows up on her branches at night. My bps never show themselves unless they are hungry. I know my bull is fine, she leaves me "presents" every day in her water bowl. My red tail cruises around at night. And my corn makes enough noise rearranging his "house" to wake the dead. All quirky lil buggers.

BarelyBreathing · 06-29-12, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

Around here most people get their welfare check and food stamps on the first of the month.

Hahaha, that's what I thought this thread was about.

Snakefood · 06-29-12, 08:32 AM

^^^LOL^^^^

I feed mine weekly, so they get checked weekly!! (I only have 2 that hide all the time) like you, a corn and a BP

CK SandBoas · 06-29-12, 08:39 AM

Well, 2 of mine have decided to grace me with their presence this morning, lol

My Grey Banded King

And My Royal Python

**Aaron_S** · 06-29-12, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KKgal

Well, 2 of mine have decided to grace me with their presence this morning, lol

My Grey Banded King

And My Royal Python

Honest question.

What kind of wood is that in the enclosures? Looks rather porous to me. How do you keep it clean if it is?

Snakefood · 06-29-12, 08:47 AM

that grey banded king is pretty!!

Will0W783 · 06-29-12, 09:29 AM

It looks like laminated wood to me. I'd imagine it's been sealed well if it is porous. I would hope so anyway. I personally don't use wood in my enclosures. The only actual wood that is in any of the cages is Shelby's trap box, and that has been heavily varnished so it is non-porous now and can be wiped clean.

Tekpc007 · 06-29-12, 10:38 AM

i check them every 48 hours when i change water , and make sure they move and look healthy . I try to get them out at least an hour a day to stay healthy and strong , more on the weekends.

Will0W783 · 06-29-12, 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by Tekpc007:I try to get them out at least an hour a day to stay healthy and strong

Honestly Tek, holding a snake for an hour or more every single day is stressful to it. They do not need or particularly want to be picked up and handled. While most non-venomous species do require handling to keep them docile, every day is a bit excessive. I would cut it down to maybe once or twice a week. I don't handle my snakes very often- they usually are handled when cages are cleaned, which is once every 2-3 weeks (I spot clean poops as needed without removing snakes), and mine are much healthier and more relaxed than they were when I picked them up all the time.