Woohoo!!!! I've been given permission to have a snake in my apartment. I know that most everyone suggests leaving a new snake alone for three days to adjust to its new surroundings and I absolutely plan on doing this. However, the snake will actually be in my bedroom that is 12ft x 9ft. So naturally it will be somewhat close quarters although I have rearranged my room to give the viv as much space as possible. I spend alot of time in my room so will my being present alot of the time be a stressful situation for a new corn or will it help it adjust knowing that I am there but I am not harming him/her. I figure he/she can always get in a hide and then wouldn't even know I was present. Thanks for any input you can give!
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Being in close quarters with new snake...will it cause stress or be helpful?
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princess
Cornaholic
Well done and welcome!
It's great to see you're thinking about your snakes wellbeing even before you've brought it home.
If you want to be extra cautious, you could try to put the viv on a shelf that's out of the way, or high(ish) up so that there's less traffic past it. If you wanted to be EXTRA careful, you could stickytape a piece of paper or card over the exposed part of the viv for the first week. That way the snake will have some time to get used to the sounds (well not that they hear so well..but vibrations anyway), smells and all the new stimuli first inside the viv and then can get a peek at the outside world.
Leave it alone for 2-3 days and as much as you want to play with it...don't!!!
Whenever I've brought home a new hatchling, I've been jumping out of my skin with impatience to meet the little one...but it's best to let them settle in. They are babies and in the wild are preyed upon by many other creatures, so they naturally want to hide.
Some people will say that these precautions are totally unnesessary, but it's up to you...I think it's better to treat the little ones carefully and be over cautious than be gung-ho about it and cause the snake stress that you might not be able to detect on the outside.
It's great to see you're thinking about your snakes wellbeing even before you've brought it home.
If you want to be extra cautious, you could try to put the viv on a shelf that's out of the way, or high(ish) up so that there's less traffic past it. If you wanted to be EXTRA careful, you could stickytape a piece of paper or card over the exposed part of the viv for the first week. That way the snake will have some time to get used to the sounds (well not that they hear so well..but vibrations anyway), smells and all the new stimuli first inside the viv and then can get a peek at the outside world.
Leave it alone for 2-3 days and as much as you want to play with it...don't!!!
Whenever I've brought home a new hatchling, I've been jumping out of my skin with impatience to meet the little one...but it's best to let them settle in. They are babies and in the wild are preyed upon by many other creatures, so they naturally want to hide.
Some people will say that these precautions are totally unnesessary, but it's up to you...I think it's better to treat the little ones carefully and be over cautious than be gung-ho about it and cause the snake stress that you might not be able to detect on the outside.
One new question
Thanks for the suggestions and help. I've actually been able to rearrange so that the tank can be more in the back corner where there won't be constant foot traffic past the tank everytime I leave or enter the room, but will still be close by when working at my desk, etc...
One new question... I have read about how the tank should have lighting that mimics the light/dark cycles of nature. When I'm home I regularly have my light on until say 11pm or so. Is this going to be a problem or is the light/dark cycle rule not that strict? Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the suggestions and help. I've actually been able to rearrange so that the tank can be more in the back corner where there won't be constant foot traffic past the tank everytime I leave or enter the room, but will still be close by when working at my desk, etc...
One new question... I have read about how the tank should have lighting that mimics the light/dark cycles of nature. When I'm home I regularly have my light on until say 11pm or so. Is this going to be a problem or is the light/dark cycle rule not that strict? Thanks for the help!
dionythicus
Kiss My Hearse
First, congratulations and welcome to the Slitherhood of Gaia. :wavey: Where there is one snake, there will soon be more.....
I'm pretty sure the snake will adjust to your hours over time. We have some of ours in a walk-in closet. When I come home from work at midnight, its already dark and I have to turn on the light while I'm getting ready for bed. Some of the snakes will look to see what's going on, others remain hidden. They tend to adjust pretty well.
I'm pretty sure the snake will adjust to your hours over time. We have some of ours in a walk-in closet. When I come home from work at midnight, its already dark and I have to turn on the light while I'm getting ready for bed. Some of the snakes will look to see what's going on, others remain hidden. They tend to adjust pretty well.
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Rosebear
"Cornfounded"
Welcome to the board!
Our snake has been in the living room with our other animals since day 1. Ok, to be fair...neither the cat nor the dog give a care about the snake as long as it's in its viv. And I'm not about to give either of them unprotected (even protected) access to my snake. Since he's a little guy (boy am I going to have a hard time changing my pronouns if "he" turns out to be a "she"!), he hides out a lot still. We've never had any trouble...he seems to be well adjusted, knows my scent, and loves to play in my hair and just "hang out."
I imagine you'll be fine until you decide you have to have another one!
Our snake has been in the living room with our other animals since day 1. Ok, to be fair...neither the cat nor the dog give a care about the snake as long as it's in its viv. And I'm not about to give either of them unprotected (even protected) access to my snake. Since he's a little guy (boy am I going to have a hard time changing my pronouns if "he" turns out to be a "she"!), he hides out a lot still. We've never had any trouble...he seems to be well adjusted, knows my scent, and loves to play in my hair and just "hang out."
I imagine you'll be fine until you decide you have to have another one!
Spot's mama
thes
Congrats on getting a snake.
You'll enjoy every minute. Cozy situation, or not, snakes become so used to where they live!
I have a brand new king snake who is adapting and getting a little more adventureous every day.
Good luck and enjoy!
You'll enjoy every minute. Cozy situation, or not, snakes become so used to where they live!
I have a brand new king snake who is adapting and getting a little more adventureous every day.
Good luck and enjoy!