Recent content by RaLaser

I got my cali about 2.5 years ago, and he was approximately 6 months (probably a little younger) at the time of adoption (rescued). Over the past few years, he has tripled in length but has barely increased in girth. About how long does it take for calis to reach full adult size? I have a corn...

Looking for a water sealed aquarium for a set up for red eared sliders. Also looking for stand and any other equipment (filters, etc). Will pick up in DC/Nova/WV/Western MD area!! If anyone could guide me in the right direction, would be greatly appreciated. NOT looking to buy a $3,000.00...

Hello all! First off, I wanted to say thank you to the members that assisted me with getting a much improved setup for my lovely, finicky little ball that wouldn't eat. I'm happy to report that after 10 months, he is eating regularly, shedding without issues, and is looking very healthy! Now...

Just thought I'd share a few pics of my new Lionhead. Her age is unknown (young) and I adopted her from the humane society about 2 weeks ago. She was found by a good samaritan hanging out on the sidewalk downtown in the "city".... very bizarre. While the humane society I got her from takes very...

Hey all! I posted about my Sammy (ball python) not eating several months ago and most everyone replied not to worry, that he was likely in hibernation. Sammy has not eaten a single thing since October 2011. He has shed only once since then, as well. I took him to a vet the end of November, and...

This question is in regards to my ball python, not my corn... but I would assume they could all have this same problem. My ball, Sammy, recently had a poor shed. The shed came off in pieces and I believe there is a piece of his left eyecap remaining. I noticed today that there are what appear...

So, I made the error of attempting to handle one of my snakes on feeding day. lol. He nabbed the middle of my pointer finger, constricted around me, and latched on. I waited for 5 minutes for him to release, but he didn't. I ended up using the smooth end of metal chopsticks to slowly pry his...

Hi guys! So, I have a corn snake and a CA king, and I am going to be adopting a Ball python on Sunday. For both the CA and the corn I am using a Fluker's dimmer blue light (70W bulb) and I have an undertank heat pad for each. The max temp that I can get the floor to be is 83. For some...

I've had my corn for a little over a month now. He's doing great, eating as SOON as I show the fuzzy, and I am able to handle him easily. He's very inquisitive and seems to recognize my voice (am I crazy?). Anyways, I have YET to see any poo/urine/wonderful mixture. I've checked through his...

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and to being a proud owner of an adorable reverse okeetee named Laser. This is my first time owning a snake; I've owned basically every other domestic and pseudo-domestic animal and have wanted a corn for 4 years, so I'm really happy! I have a few questions...