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Paradox

Paradox

Insane reptiphile
Ok, I have tried to think of everything I will need for the snake before I get it. Just getting one, so I won't need any breeding kit etc. If there is anything I have missed (Likely) please tell me :)

Vivarium
Thermometer+Hydrometer
Hide
Branch (Climbing)
Box for feeding
Heat Mat
Substrate (Aspen?)
Water Bowl
Tweezers for feeding
Disinfectant
 
Just a minor thing but it's a good idea to have two hides, one on the warm side one on the cool side.
 
I did think that first, but I forgot, thanks for reminding me :D Anyone think of something else? Just thought something to scoop the...waste...out with would be good lol.
 
Just thought of something else. Not everyone uses one, but lots of people recommend a thermostat to control the heat mat.
 
Damn, that was a close call. Thanks a lot lol, that is (In my eyes) an essential. I want my snake to be comfortable, I am one of the most caring pet owners around lol. If somethings not right, i will spend time and money fixing it for them. Thanks again.
 
You may not need a box for feeding. there are a number of substrates (that i use) that are perfectly harmless if ingested. They are called Calci-sand and lizard litter. My snake has ingested them loads of times with no ill effects.
 
I plan to use Aspen, so I am staying on the safe side. Besides, you have to move him to clean the tank out :)
 
But there are other reasons for using a seperate feed box, other than ingestion. For instance, the snake accossiates being placed in the box with food; and if you feed in the tank, the snake can sometimes think that your hand is food and begin to bite everytime you go to pick him up. :)
 
course i use a box to clean him out, with aspen shavings. u may alos need terrarium spray cleaner. I use it as it is non-toxic and quick to use.
 
As someone said, a thermostat or at least a rheostat (lamp dimmer switch).

Pooper scooper? You have disinfectant don't you? You have hands don't you? Seriously though, I grab it with a paper towel.

You might want a spray bottle to mist the cage for humidity during shedding. Or make a humid hide out of a plastic container.

Get tongs instead of tweezers. Snakes don't have that good of aim all the time. Plus you will want use tongs to reach in and get the thawed mice out of the nasty water.

Some small scissors, like manicure scissors, are good for cutting slits on food items (do a search on that one if you don't know what I mean)
 
by tweesers, I mean the big 14cm things, not the small kind ;) And good point about the paper towel etc. And I will search that last one ;)
 
Dark reaction said:
You may not need a box for feeding. there are a number of substrates (that i use) that are perfectly harmless if ingested. They are called Calci-sand and lizard litter. My snake has ingested them loads of times with no ill effects.
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These are NOT perfectly harmless if ingested. They are NOT digestable, despite what the packaging may say. A snake (or lizard) is more likely to die from impaction from being fed on these substrates than any other. Not only that, but sand and sand type substrates are hard on a snake's skin. The particles can get under the scales causing irritation and possibly infection, and they are very drying. If your snake has suffered no ill effects from these, you are either EXTREMELY lucky, or just not paying attention.
 
I must admit I was always suspicious of the substrates, I asked the pet shop at one point and they said it was alright. :shrugs:
 
Dark reaction said:
I must admit I was always suspicious of the substrates, I asked the pet shop at one point and they said it was alright. :shrugs:
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I totally agree with Becky on this , as well as would many others that have kept snakes for a while. These substrates are not optimum for snakes to live on or feed on. Many pet shop personel dont have a clue about reptiles, so sad to say you can't trust their ideas.You can either run things by a vet profesional or read up on some good books by snake keeping professionals like Kathy Loves and take their advice.

Please be careful of what advice you offer as " facts " on here if you are uneasy on them yourself. With lots of new snake owners coming around , it could just keep lending bad advice down the line. Your opinions and thoughts are of course always welcome though. We are all here to lend a hand of support and knowledge to each other.
 
dawnrenee2000 said:
Please be careful of what advice you offer as " facts " on here if you are uneasy on them yourself. With lots of new snake owners coming around , it could just keep lending bad advice down the line
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Conversely, others learn when misinformation gets corrected. And misinformation doesn't get very far on this board. :)

45% humidity should be fine. I keep mine around 35%-50% and I jack it up over 65% when he's going to shed.
 
Ok, thanks a lot :) How do you raise the humidity, do you move the water to the hot side or use a spray?
 
Just to adress the poop scooping issue, a sandwich baggie is great for picking up their 'deposits', too. I put it over my hand, grab the poop and turn it inside out.
 
That's something I hadn't thought of, nice idea though :) Thanks. Anything on the humidity methods?
 
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