Mother hen syndrome. Advice? - Page 2

**millertime89** · 04-12-15, 08:10 PM

I would go ahead and use the 30g, just add either an extra hide or more fake plastic plants (or preferably both). I would give her something to perch on too. You can make something out of narrow diameter PVC pipes and Ts and 90s.

jobu84 · 04-12-15, 08:16 PM

Ok, will do then. My last question is about the substrate. How exactly do you maintain good humidity with misting, but prevent bacterial growth in the substrate? Or is that why everyone just uses a water dish on the hot side?

Thanks

malgus · 04-12-15, 09:30 PM

I find that just using the water dish is keeping the humidity at a good level for mine, no misting required. She was also active enough to want to eat two days after being introduced to her enclosure. All snakes are different but from what iv heard most jcp's are quick to adapt to new homes.

shaunyboy · 04-25-15, 11:04 AM

i change my carpets water once per week

you can dangle pre heated prey at the hide entrance,and your carpet will most likely,hit it and drag it inside the hide

put some fake plants into the tank,it will give cover and added security for the carpet

a few branches,hides,etc will also help mate

cheers shaun

jobu84 · 04-13-15, 09:02 PM

For the 30 gallon should I use the 24.25, 12.5, 24.75 in. tank, or the 48.25, 12.75, 12.87 in. tank? Which do you guys think would be better?

**millertime89** · 04-14-15, 03:01 AM

Is 24.75 the height? If so, the first. If not, the second.

jobu84 · 04-14-15, 07:25 AM

Yea, they're in order of length, depth, height.

jobu84 · 04-17-15, 10:25 AM

Good news, humidity is getting better. Also I gave her a fuzzy last night, thinking that it was best to try even though she probably wouldn't eat it. I checked this morning around 5 am to see if she did and to no avail, it was still there. I get off work at 9am and takes bout an hour to get home so I figured, no harm in leaving it there for a couple more hours. Turns out, when i got home and looked at the tank to change the bulb, there was something missing. I was like... I'm pretty sure didn't take it out (cuz I don't have the best memory) and I looked around the corner to see if it fell, cuz the humidity gauge fell (usually happens when she climbs on top of it). When I asked my bf if he fiddled with the tank, he said no. And then I didn't see Minion at all, she wasn't in her normal hiding spot and I got worried she got out (though i think impossible with the clips on). After a min of panic, i looked in the corner near the other foliage and there she was curled up underneath. She's so sneaky, and I saw the bulge in her belly and I cannot describe how giddy I was that she actually ate the fuzzy. I was so set that she wouldn't eat it because of how many people say that their snakes can wait 4 weeks and so on. Finals are coming up and I am so happy this stress was lifted off my shoulders lol. Ironic too considering I gotta write a paper on stress lol. Thanks guys for all the help and I'm sure I'll post many pics, questions, and concerns on the forum later on.

**millertime89** · 04-17-15, 02:33 PM

Congrats! That's awesome when a new one eats.

Albert Clark · 04-26-15, 12:38 PM

With that 100% cypress mulch you shouldn't have to mist too much. Remember carpet pythons like to climb so try to include a type of branch or crossbar soon. Anything besides a wooden climbing tool would also be good.

Albert Clark · 04-26-15, 12:52 PM

In acquiring new additions to your collection, the quarantine period is what is important. Feeding a new snake can wait for a week to ten days or so to facilitate acclimating.