Looking for new snake - Page 3

dannybgoode · 09-13-16, 12:43 AM

Thanks for your input Cliff. It's always good to hear from an expert on a particular species.

Would you still suggest under tank for the situation that Jamie mentions ie when the ambient room temperatures fluctuate a lot.

Again I think there is a difference here in how the average home in the uk is built and heated than in the states that may contribute to the different opinions on this subject. I know for example the ambient temp in my attic where the animals are kept fluctuates in the winter from anywhere between 8 and 20c or so and I don't think a heat mat would cut it.

**Andy_G** · 09-13-16, 08:35 AM

Those ambients seem fine honestly, even with that fluctuation. A UTH to provide a hot spot should really be all that's needed in this case I would imagine, but I have never kept rainbow boas of any kind so I am going off the basics here.

Plaxito · 09-13-16, 12:13 PM

Ok, so everything seems stable and well.
I got the acrylic lid and drilled about 10 small holes in the lid on the cold side of the enclosure. Temperature on the cold side stays at around 75-76 and the warm side substrate stays at 82-83. Humidity in the humid box is 95% and the rest of the enclosure stays at 80-85%. The snake arrives tomorrow so hopefully everything stays this way. I am heading down to my local pet shop today to pickup some humidity spray as well as a spray bottle to spray RO/DI water throughout the day.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice and answers as they have help me a ton.

JellyBean · 09-13-16, 06:56 PM

Woohoo! So excited for you. Can't wait to see pictures!

Plaxito · 09-14-16, 10:17 AM

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Woohoo! So excited for you. Can't wait to see pictures!

So am I! He will be here in less than an hour. How long should I wait to handle or feed him? He ate last wednesday according to the pet store. Humidity in the enclosure has reached 90% and the temperature on the hot side is staying at 80-83
Cold side 73-76

dannybgoode · 09-14-16, 10:26 AM

A week or two depends on how he seems to be settling in. Pop him in and leave him alone except for routine water changes, misting etc.

Brb''s can be quite shy so best to let them well and truly feel conformable with their new surroundings.

Plaxito · 09-14-16, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dannybgoode

A week or two depends on how he seems to be settling in. Pop him in and leave him alone except for routine water changes, misting etc.

Brb''s can be quite shy so best to let them well and truly feel conformable with their new surroundings.

Ok....
I will try to be as patient as possible but I dont know how long that will hold up haha.
He is in his enclosure right now and seems to be doing ok.

JellyBean · 09-14-16, 11:42 AM

He's there? Yay!!

It really depends on you and your snake. Danny is right, the longer the better.

I didn't have a choice with Bean, since we took a 16 hour train ride together. But I was lucky, and he didn't stress at all. If you see any signs of stress, leave him be!

As far as food, I would 't try to feed him yet either. Give him time to get acclimated. Fortunately, BRB's are awesome, healthy eaters!

SnakeyJay · 09-14-16, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Plaxito

Ok, so everything seems stable and well.
I got the acrylic lid and drilled about 10 small holes in the lid on the cold side of the enclosure. Temperature on the cold side stays at around 75-76 and the warm side substrate stays at 82-83. Humidity in the humid box is 95% and the rest of the enclosure stays at 80-85%. The snake arrives tomorrow so hopefully everything stays this way. I am heading down to my local pet shop today to pickup some humidity spray as well as a spray bottle to spray RO/DI water throughout the day.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice and answers as they have help me a ton.

Looks like you've got things stable and spot on... Good luck and don't forget to show us some photos!

Plaxito · 09-14-16, 12:05 PM

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Looks like you've got things stable and spot on... Good luck and don't forget to show us some photos!

I forgot to take pictures! I will be back home at around 3:00... I will take some pictures then.

Plaxito · 09-14-16, 05:06 PM

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JellyBean · 09-14-16, 05:59 PM

So cute and so tiny

gotta love babies!!

Another thought:
Once he settles in, it's good to keep track of his growth. You can get a postal scale that weighs in grams.

Congratulations again!!

Plaxito · 09-14-16, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JellyBean

So cute and so tiny

gotta love babies!!

Another thought:
Once he settles in, it's good to keep track of his growth. You can get a postal scale that weighs in grams.

Congratulations again!!

He is really cute!
I will be sure to weigh him tomorrow because I have already taken him out 3 times today and I wouldn't want to stress him.

Plaxito · 09-14-16, 07:56 PM

Ok, I had to make some adjustments to his enclosure and before putting him back I weighed him out.
26g

Plaxito · 09-15-16, 10:32 AM

As for when I start feeding him should I give him the mouse in the cage or take him out & put him in a dark box/paper bag as I used to do with my corn snake? I heard that this will keep them from being a bite risk when you stick your hand in the enclosure. I bought 1 pinkie mouse and 6 fuzzy mice to feed this guy. Should I feed him the pinkie the first week or start right off with the fuzzies? How long will it take for him to become full sized? Also, at what size should I upgrade his enclosure?
Can someone recommend me some good boa enclosures?