Best setup for a 5 foot sinaloan milk snake - Page 2

Arachnaeoccult · 02-01-16, 11:07 PM

I put a book on top.

**EL Ziggy** · 02-01-16, 11:23 PM

Great eye Bandit. I didn't notice the lid without clips.

@ OP- I tried the books, bricks, and bungy cords security method many years ago and it didn't turn out well for me. No matter what I put on top of the cage my snake would get out. Id highly recommend getting those clips as Bandit suggested.

Bandit · 02-02-16, 07:40 AM

Yeah they are only like $3 from Petco. They're a good investment. I've seen snakes lift the lids off of tanks with stuff piled on top. It's really incredible how strong they can be.

Arachnaeoccult · 02-02-16, 09:37 AM

should I make the substrate deeper in the larger enclosure? he seems to like burrowing

Arachnaeoccult · 02-02-16, 10:53 AM

I gorilla glued the water dish to the top of his hide which should keep him from spilling water!

**Andy_G** · 02-02-16, 03:17 PM

Definitely add some depth to the substrate in the new enclosure. Milks love burrowing.

Arachnaeoccult · 02-02-16, 06:32 PM

Now heres a question. hes often outside his hide. doyou think it makes more sense, since the february in florida is already starting at 85 degrees. 2 hides cant fit in the tank but maybe it'd be better to go with the cool side since the snake is at no risk of freezing

Arachnaeoccult · 02-02-16, 07:31 PM

He is squirmy and shy when picked up, his movements very jerky and fast but when I give him the right support he will loop over my shoulder than wrap around my arm and come back. and move around the arms and shoulders left to right. He has a fulcrum by which to handle him

**Andy_G** · 02-02-16, 10:07 PM

Didn't you just get him? You should really let him settle in and eat a couple times before you try to handle him or otherwise bother him. That really goes for all new additions.

**EL Ziggy** · 02-02-16, 10:40 PM

He really should have 2 hides. Don't make your snake choose between warmth and security. I also agree with Andy. Let him settle in and eat 2-3 times before handling.

Arachnaeoccult · 02-02-16, 11:24 PM

He likes to bunch up around the water dish on top of hide log, go into the log or curl on the outside. I thought about switching the ball python because she was in a 10 gallon and doesnt move at all but i put 2 hides in hers and she uses them.I'min doubt hes had a hide at all!

Arachnaeoccult · 02-03-16, 02:07 PM

He's sitting in and wrapping around his water bowl!