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09-30-14, 06:20 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
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How do I know if a branch is safe to use or not? I had a branch that was in an aquarium for a LONG time. I just sanded it down so that it's not too rough...but is it safe? Because it was in an aquarium...it's been dry for at least a month though
Are there any kinds of tree branches that I should not use? Is Oak safe?
EZ I will do that when I get back on my computer!  |
The branch should be fine! 
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09-30-14, 06:35 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
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Beautiful King snake! Congrats!
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Thank you!
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09-30-14, 06:36 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
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The branch should be fine! |
Perfect, then. I can't wait for everything to get here so that I can move him to his permanent home. It should be here on the 2nd.
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09-30-14, 06:51 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
Does this pinkie mouse look too big for him? I tried wiggling it in front of his face and he didn't go for it, so I left him alone in a kritter keeper with it for 10+ minutes and he didn't go for it. I assume he's too stressed to eat.
But is it the right size? It looks so big...
Don't mind the bad pictures, just snapshots I didn't even bother editing.
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09-30-14, 07:00 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
That is fine. you might even get away with adding a second pinky or even a larger size prey item. Don't worry about the snake not being able to eat it so much, they can really stretch. I also would not expect him to eat right away, I would give him a few days to settle in.
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09-30-14, 07:01 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
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That is fine. you might even get away with adding a second pinky or even a larger size prey item. Don't worry about the snake not being able to eat it so much, they can really stretch. I also would not expect him to eat right away, I would give him a few days to settle in.
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Okay, I'll try again in a 2-3 days. Some people on here said they have fed the first night, others said they have waited a few days. I figured it wouldn't hurt to try on the first day but I guess he's not ready.
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09-30-14, 07:07 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
Every snake is different 
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09-30-14, 07:09 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
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Every snake is different |
I second that DC! 
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09-30-14, 07:13 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
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Every snake is different |
Very true!! I'll try again in 2-3 days and hopefully he'll eat then. Although maybe not as that's when he's going to be moved into his permanent enclosure so he may not want to eat after another move.
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09-30-14, 07:15 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
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Very true!! I'll try again in 2-3 days and hopefully he'll eat then. Although maybe not as that's when he's going to be moved into his permanent enclosure so he may not want to eat after another move.
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Who knows, maybe he will. He also could have been fed before he was shipped.
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09-30-14, 07:51 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
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Who knows, maybe he will. He also could have been fed before he was shipped.
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Very true, but you'd think such a big breeder/shipper would have feeding days on like a Thursday or something, the first day before the weekend that they don't ship...if that makes sense.
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09-30-14, 08:09 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
The 35 gallon is done! Sanded with rough sandpaper on a sander, then a finer sandpaper. Hard water stains FINALLY all come off, with the help of a handheld single-edge razor blade. Painted, two coats. Tank rims are painted black, two coats, also. Tank is moved into my room. This tank is older than I am, it is 20+ years old.
It went from this:
To THIS!
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09-30-14, 08:43 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
That high white is really impressive! Makes me want another king. Good job on the tank and stand. You obviously care about your new friend and I believe you'll give him a really good home too . Kings are pretty aggressive feeders so no worries about his refusal today. If you're moving him into another enclosure I'd wait about 5 days before offering food again. He looks pretty hearty and probably won't be on pinkys very long.
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09-30-14, 08:50 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
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Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy
That high white is really impressive! Makes me want another king. Good job on the tank and stand. You obviously care about your new friend and I believe you'll give him a really good home too . Kings are pretty aggressive feeders so no worries about his refusal today. If you're moving him into another enclosure I'd wait about 5 days before offering food again. He looks pretty hearty and probably won't be on pinkys very long. |
That's one thing that I liked about Kings when I was reading about them, is that they are good eaters. The last thing I wanted to deal with as a newbie to snakes is a snake that doesn't want to eat...so I made sure to get a species that likes to eat! I'll try offering him food again on Saturday, then, that sounds about right. That gives him a few days to settle into the permanent enclosure, too.
I do love him already Heck, I loved him before I even met him.
He has a sort of blue-ish/green-ish hue to his body, is that normal for white snakes?
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09-30-14, 09:06 PM
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Re: Some snake questions!
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That's one thing that I liked about Kings when I was reading about them, is that they are good eaters. The last thing I wanted to deal with as a newbie to snakes is a snake that doesn't want to eat...so I made sure to get a species that likes to eat! I'll try offering him food again on Saturday, then, that sounds about right. That gives him a few days to settle into the permanent enclosure, too.
I do love him already Heck, I loved him before I even met him.
He has a sort of blue-ish/green-ish hue to his body, is that normal for white snakes? |
It's possible he's getting ready for a shed if he's got a blueish hue. Watch him over the next few days and see if his eyes get cloudy and his scales get dull. To me its sometimes it's harder to tell when white or lighter snakes are prepping to shed. Some snakes won't eat during this time.
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