First time snake owner, looking for help! - Page 25

Kylie · 02-19-12, 11:46 AM

What post are you talking bout? with the piks lol sorry i get confused easily >.<

And yeah im so proud!!!! i even congradulater her, i litteraly said CONGRATS BELLA! and i told her she looked beautiful then she poped out of her hide and rested her head on her stick lol

Skumbo · 02-19-12, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kylie

What post are you talking bout? with the piks lol sorry i get confused easily >.<

And yeah im so proud!!!! i even congradulater her, i litteraly said CONGRATS BELLA! and i told her she looked beautiful then she poped out of her hide and rested her head on her stick lol

that's adorable

*imagines you with streamers and party whistles*

Kylie · 02-19-12, 01:13 PM

i was so proud, and i think she feels amazing! shes gotten a much better life with someone who knows nothing but is doing all she can to make this snake happy and healthy!!!! all my worries are gone...other then the open mouth breathing witch i haven't noticed her doing yet today!! I LOVE ALL YOU GUYS! lol

Skumbo · 02-19-12, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kylie

i was so proud, and i think she feels amazing! shes gotten a much better life with someone who knows nothing but is doing all she can to make this snake happy and healthy!!!! all my worries are gone...other then the open mouth breathing witch i haven't noticed her doing yet today!! I LOVE ALL YOU GUYS! lol

I guarantee it's the best shes felt after two years of sub par husbandry!

Kylie · 02-19-12, 02:04 PM

Ya i sure hope so! im in live with her and snakes!
When i first got her she had, to small of a tank, 1 hide that was 3 times to small she couldnt fit her whole bodie init, 1 small water dish thats like TEENY! and was in a filthy tank. now she has a bigger tank, 2 large hides, a large water dish and a 24/7 clean home, always fresh water and a ownder who will be paying attention to her.

One more question for right now, does perfume or air spray, sented candles ECT. bother snakes?

Skumbo · 02-19-12, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kylie

Ya i sure hope so! im in live with her and snakes!
When i first got her she had, to small of a tank, 1 hide that was 3 times to small she couldnt fit her whole bodie init, 1 small water dish thats like TEENY! and was in a filthy tank. now she has a bigger tank, 2 large hides, a large water dish and a 24/7 clean home, always fresh water and a ownder who will be paying attention to her.

One more question for right now, does perfume or air spray, sented candles ECT. bother snakes?

I would assume so. I would avoid them just in case around the snake, usually perfumes are rather abrasive (I know they bother the crap out of me, i cant even really wear cologne or anything or my sinuses burn)

do you have a picture of the updated enclosure/a happy bella?

Kylie · 02-19-12, 02:17 PM

I will after i feed her and she digests, i just bought a new tank for her so im going to feed her and everything first and then ill post a pik. or get alessia to cause i dont know how to.

So i should avoide spraying things around her? is it ok to handle her ( not today or anything) wearing perfume? i ALWAYS have somthin on i just want to know if i should try to wash it off before i handle her.

Kylie · 02-19-12, 02:18 PM

Shes definitly feeling better, still shy tho. i have seen her out of her hide 5 times already today...but when i move around her home she runs away lol

alessia55 · 02-19-12, 02:22 PM

It's a good habit to have to wash your hands before and after you handle Bella

to be safe at least. I don't handle my snakes if I have lotion on my hands or anything like that.

Good luck with feeding tomorrow!!

(I'll gladly post pics for you too, you know that

)

Kylie · 02-19-12, 03:03 PM

i always do wash my hands, but she crawls on my chest and thats were the perfume ussualy is... im going to get piks of her feeding. i got a video on my old phone of her feeding last time but its dark and crappy

sfournier · 02-19-12, 04:34 PM

Shes beautiful. Keep her warm side 75-80 degrees. I find that the heating pads break quickly. Get a clamp lamp (if you buy one from a farm feed store they are cheaper) and get a heating bulb from the pet store. Get a red or blue bulb so it doesnt bother her at night. And use natural light during the day (keep your bulb on for heat). As for baths. Dont give your snake a bath unless shes having shedding problems. If you give her too many baths it will dry out the natural oils in her skin. Get a water dish big enough for her to submerge in, she will soak when she needs too. Aspen bedding is fine. Newspaper is good, peat moss is better looking. I have had my corn for 5 years and shes 5 feet long.

For the size tank shown you should only need a 75 maybe 100 watt bulb. It looks like a good size tank for now.

sfournier · 02-19-12, 04:36 PM

Shes beautiful. Keep her warm side 75-80 degrees. I find that the heating pads break quickly. Get a clamp lamp (if you buy one from a farm feed store they are cheaper) and get a heating bulb from the pet store. Get a red or blue bulb so it doesnt bother her at night. And use natural light during the day (keep your bulb on for heat). As for baths. Dont give your snake a bath unless shes having shedding problems. If you give her too many baths it will dry out the natural oils in her skin. Get a water dish big enough for her to submerge in, she will soak when she needs too. Aspen bedding is fine. Newspaper is good, peat moss is better looking. I have had my corn for 5 years and shes 5 feet long.

For the size tank shown you should only need a 75 maybe 100 watt bulb. It looks like a good size tank for now.

Lankyrob · 02-19-12, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sfournier

Shes beautiful. Keep her warm side 75-80 degrees. I find that the heating pads break quickly. Get a clamp lamp (if you buy one from a farm feed store they are cheaper) and get a heating bulb from the pet store. Get a red or blue bulb so it doesnt bother her at night. And use natural light during the day (keep your bulb on for heat). As for baths. Dont give your snake a bath unless shes having shedding problems. If you give her too many baths it will dry out the natural oils in her skin. Get a water dish big enough for her to submerge in, she will soak when she needs too. Aspen bedding is fine. Newspaper is good, peat moss is better looking. I have had my corn for 5 years and shes 5 feet long.

For the size tank shown you should only need a 75 maybe 100 watt bulb. It looks like a good size tank for now.

this is totally wrong, corns need a hot end temp of 86f - 75f would be ok for the cool end but if the hot end was only 75f then the snake could have issues digesting food and become seriously ill.

Kylie · 02-19-12, 05:34 PM

i have it at 90 right now because she was mouth breathing and might have a respitory infection...should i turn it down now thats shes shed? and i am using a heat mat i just bought a new one today and returned the bulb i had. i like the mat much better then the lamp and the thermostat helps that way im not going crazy checking the temp 24/7.

thanks for the info but i think im good with all the help iv gotten already!!!

Kylie · 02-19-12, 05:56 PM

Also, is it ok to have her in my living room? were people ussualy are? or is it BETTER to have her in my room?