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cats banging on viv glass?

R

Red-Scorpion

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I got a new cornsnake named Bubba and the only problem I have with him (and it's not really with him) is our cats. They get on the table next to the viv and "paw" at the glass. Is this bad for the snake? He doesn't seem to mind it too much, but I am afraid it will make him paranoid. He does hide a bit more now though than the second day. But he is still in the open mostly.

Thanx, dave
 
From my experience, most small animals safe from cats behind glass soon ignore them, but you could always use a water pistol or a sudden 'Phsssssssist!' sound to discourage the cats.
 
For the cats thus far I just stockpiled a bunch of decorative items on the table next to the viv. But if the cats want to they could still get up there just shove everything outta the way. At least it's good to know that Bubba prolly doesn't care much. I had a day gecko that would never come out because of the cats. We had to get rid of him.

My cats also jumo on top of the viv it has a metal locking screen top so they won't cave it in, but just in case I put a few candles small statues and coin jars on top. It at least discourages them.
 
My Florida kingsnake even thinks the cat is interesting when she paws and bangs on the plexiglass door of its viv! They seem to entertain each other without knowing, lol!
 
I'd only really be concerned that the cat can't remove the lid or knock the tank over. If you do want to discourage his pawing, Janine's suggestions are good ones. My cats know what they can jump on and what they can't - just teach your cat that this table is out of bounds.

The other option of course depending on the layout of your home is to simply move the tank to a room the cat doesn't access. I like to keep mine seperate where possible, automatically removes any cat/snake related problems :)
 
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