freaked out?

[mykee]

Despite the hint of sarcasm in your last post, that might be best.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Trollbie

I'd rather be safe than sorry.

But never mind. I'll just stop posting threads when I'm concerned.

If you're really concerned and think you need someone to assure you that it's fine just PM a few people that you talk to on here. Not everything needs a thread is all we're trying to say.

When something is truely out of whack you'll notice it.

[Trollbie]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

If you're really concerned and think you need someone to assure you that it's fine just PM a few people that you talk to on here. Not everything needs a thread is all we're trying to say.

When something is truely out of whack you'll notice it.

Yeah, I realize now that asking a few people privately is the better way to get answers without annoying other members. But I'm still new to snake keeping, so I'm still learning some of the basics.

Before I had snakes, I had hermit crabs and fish (I still have my fish), so I'm used to questioning anything out of the ordinary because it usually means that something is wrong.

[Trollbie]

Originally Posted by mykee

Despite the hint of sarcasm in your last post, that might be best.

No sarcasm. Just a realization that I have connected with enough experienced people to get answers from without posting obnoxious threads.

[Lankyrob]

Originally Posted by Trollbie

Yeah, I realize now that asking a few people privately is the better way to get answers without annoying other members. But I'm still new to snake keeping, so I'm still learning some of the basics.

Before I had snakes, I had hermit crabs and fish (I still have my fish), so I'm used to questioning anything out of the ordinary because it usually means that something is wrong.

Part of the issue with this part of the statement is that because you are relatively new to the hobby (as i am) is that you havent had enough time with them to know what is "the ordinary". I have had my 7 for 2 years now and they still surprise me on a regular basis but over time you learn what things are just "different" and what things are to be concerned about.

[alessia55]

Originally Posted by Trollbie

Yeah, I realize now that asking a few people privately is the better way to get answers without annoying other members. But I'm still new to snake keeping, so I'm still learning some of the basics.

Before I had snakes, I had hermit crabs and fish (I still have my fish), so I'm used to questioning anything out of the ordinary because it usually means that something is wrong.

You can always PM me or facebook me.

[Trollbie]

Originally Posted by alessia55

You can always PM me or facebook me.

Thank you

[exwizard]

Originally Posted by Trollbie

Yeah, I realize now that asking a few people privately is the better way to get answers without annoying other members. But I'm still new to snake keeping, so I'm still learning some of the basics.

Before I had snakes, I had hermit crabs and fish (I still have my fish), so I'm used to questioning anything out of the ordinary because it usually means that something is wrong.

I am also willing to answer any questions you have for me in PM. Im sorry you had this type of reaction from certain other members.

[mykee]

I posted not to deter her from posting, but to deter her from worrying about nothing CAUSING her to post.

[exwizard]

its ok Mykee. We all understand.

[Aaron_S]

I get the whole fish thing. My daughter has an aquarium that I do all the work for. She likes looking at pretty fish and man o man there's so many things that can go wrong in an instant.

With snakes, and the snakes you own, they are pretty hardy so you shouldn't have to wonder too often. Always keep an eye on things and see if it happens again. If not then it was nothing.

[KORBIN5895]

Okay. I seriously just chocked at the thought of Aaron reproducing and having children!

[Trollbie]

Originally Posted by exwizard

I am also willing to answer any questions you have for me in PM. Im sorry you had this type of reaction from certain other members.

Thank you

Originally Posted by mykee

I posted not to deter her from posting, but to deter her from worrying about nothing CAUSING her to post.

Well there's gonna be times when I worry. And like I said, I'd rather be safe than sorry. So rather than being told that I worry too much, I'd rather ask the people who will actually answer my questions. I don't want there to be a time when something is really wrong, but I just blow it off because people kept telling me I'm a worry wart. I'm going to get the hang of it eventually, but I can't possibly know everything after only 2 months of having snakes.

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I get the whole fish thing. My daughter has an aquarium that I do all the work for. She likes looking at pretty fish and man o man there's so many things that can go wrong in an instant.

With snakes, and the snakes you own, they are pretty hardy so you shouldn't have to wonder too often. Always keep an eye on things and see if it happens again. If not then it was nothing.

I don't really worry about my Milk anymore. I just want to understand better why she does the things she does. Zeus being a baby, and having more specific needs, I'm going to be concerned if something doesn't seem right. But the best way for me to learn is to ask questions and hear multiple answers which is unfortunately obnoxious to some people.

I just want the best for my animals. If it means that I'm going to worry until I get the hang of it, then so be it. But at least I know that I'm doing the best I can for them.

[KORBIN5895]

Your snake could have thought the mouse attacked it. I have been thinking you were lucky you didn't get tagged in that situation.

[Trollbie]

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

Your snake could have thought the mouse attacked it. I have been thinking you were lucky you didn't get tagged in that situation.

The mouse wasn't even in the picture at that point.