My wife's first snake, Sidney - Page 3

**Aaron_S** · 11-28-11, 08:28 PM

If you want suggestions on how to improve I would just not use a fish cage. I did read you'll eventually get something better but why go through all this trouble to "make do" when maybe you can hold off bringing the snake home? Could the place you're getting it from hold off for a week until you get a permanent solution?

Also, how is that tank held up with styrofoam and a heatpad underneath? Is it just the corners held up?

Norm66 · 11-28-11, 09:15 PM

Never mind. Gotta love block lists.

KORBIN5895 · 11-28-11, 10:05 PM

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Never mind. Gotta love block lists.

??????

@Aaron_s
Are you a happy person? I understand that you have several years experience with BPs but is of possible for you to say something nice? Or at least say it in a nicer way? You always seem grating and condescending. Not just in this thread but most other threads you have posted on lately have been pretty negative. Now it could just be me and if it is sorry.

Norm66 · 11-29-11, 06:05 AM

Oops, 'Ignore List' is what I meant. I was stuck in Facebook terminology but the effect is the same.

Last thing I'll say about the recent unpleasantness is that I don't mind being told I'm wrong but I do kind of insist on someone being at least somewhat diplomatic, if polite is just out of the question, about it.

Matt, I actually have some styrofoam insulation I was thinking about using but honestly right now with the temps pretty warm outside it's keeping the cool side down around 80 that I'm having trouble with. I've uncovered part of the top and removed the pillowcase from the top entirely and now have a nice 91-81 gradient from right to left. When the colder weather comes (soon most likely) that will likely change and I'll be insulating for sure.

Thanks for the input, I appreciate it.

**Aaron_S** · 11-29-11, 12:08 PM

You people are ridiculous. I actually gave suggestions to help and I only asked more questions to help better the situation. They weren't rhetorical. I really wanted to know the answers! Apparently I'm not allowed to ask for further information.

Jay · 11-29-11, 12:22 PM

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You people are ridiculous. I actually gave suggestions to help and I only asked more questions to help better the situation. They weren't rhetorical. I really wanted to know the answers! Apparently I'm not allowed to ask for further information.

Aaron maybe try adding smiley faces to your posts

What did he say wrong:s he wasn't even
Blunt. I think they just hold a vendetta on you.

Jay · 11-29-11, 12:23 PM

I would have to agree on the point he made about holding of untill you're able to take proper care, instead of sub standard, or with the logic "it's fine for now"

Norm66 · 11-29-11, 12:45 PM

It doesn't do any good ignoring someone if someone else quotes their post in my thread.

Jay, point out what is sub-standard about the care this snake is receiving. The snake's needs are being met. There is a proper thermal gradient, hides, humidity etc. It's not like I'm keeping the damn thing in a plastic grocery bag on the front porch and prodding it with a stick every time I walk by. The snake is fine. I'll say it again: the snake's needs are being met.

KORBIN5895 · 11-29-11, 01:39 PM

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I'm keeping the damn thing in a plastic grocery bag on the front porch and prodding it with a stick every time I walk by.

I knew you looked like the type!

That's just hilarious.

Norm66 · 11-29-11, 01:18 PM

Geez....

Not ideal doesn't necessarily mean bad though now does it?

Norm66 · 11-29-11, 01:22 PM

Thanks Kyle. I can't figure out why these guys are jumping all over me when I just cruised through this site and found dozens of pictures of all kinds of snakes being kept in aquariums. Even the Stickied BP care sheet at the top of this forum mentions them as not being ideal, but commonly, successfully used. Maybe they're just mad we named the new guy after Sidney Crosby (a lot of hockey fans dislike him). ;^)

Jay · 11-29-11, 01:40 PM

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Thanks Kyle. I can't figure out why these guys are jumping all over me when I just cruised through this site and found dozens of pictures of all kinds of snakes being kept in aquariums. Even the Stickied BP care sheet at the top of this forum mentions them as not being ideal, but commonly, successfully used. Maybe they're just mad we named the new guy after Sidney Crosby (a lot of hockey fans dislike him). ;^)

You cought me, die hard caps fan

Norm66 · 11-29-11, 01:48 PM

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You cought me, die hard caps fan

LOL. I was figuring Montreal but close enough. ;^)

Gungirl · 11-29-11, 01:23 PM

I think the tank is fine as long as you monitor and adjust as needed (which you are)

alessia55 · 11-29-11, 01:46 PM

I haven't been able to afford one of the nice pvc cages yet (though I"ll have some by May 2012!) so in the meantime I too have managed to deal with a glass aquarium (it even has a screen top) but I"ve adjusted it to work just as well as any other fancy pvc cage. By using saran wrap and all, I successfully keep the right temps and humidity without a problem. There are lots of us on this forum that use glass aquariums rather than pvc cages because of cost or availability. Norm, I think you're doing a fine job