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How is my setup?

I can't believe I asked all those questions but of course I didn't ask about that, poor baby snake, suddenly I hope he DID get out of the cage

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it's unlikely he got out of a cage that was 1). as Tall as the one you have, and 2). Had 6 clamps on the lid.

You stated you had 5 room mates. My guess is, either the snake is still in the cage somewhere, or you've got some rotten room mates.
 
I have that exact log and am one of those who "lost" my snakes many times in it. It cycled through 3 baby corns. Submerging always worked for me: I only submerged the part I couldn't see into and had to wait just over a minute, which seems like a long time. The water would also help loosen it if it was slightly stuck. That said, I lost my first corn while I was in the hospital. The lid had 2 clamps on it and was tight fitting.
 
I put a pinky kind of up near the opening, not all the way in just a little bit and the pinky is gone! So I know he's in there, just hiding, I obviously won't bother him just now, tomorrow I'll try submerging it again and I'll change out the hide, I'm so afraid I'll accidentally drown him if he gets himself stuck between now and tomorrow night. How long should I wait between submerging it and taking it out of the water so he doesn't drown if he gets himself stuck?

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Good news! I'd let him digest a couple days. You've confirmed he's in there, so I wouldn't worry about forcing him out. He's just looking for a more secure hide than the half log and will venture out for water eventually- hopefully long enough for you to get the hide out. As much as all mine hung out in the tip, they never got stuck. He'll soon grow too big to hide up in there lol
 
Thank you guys so much! I was so devastated yesterday! I'm glad he's not stuck, I'll leave him alone and make sure he has water and if I still haven't found him by next Sunday I suppose I'll do the same thing with the pinky so he's eating at least

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I highly recommend the hide you see in DollysMom's setup. It's an Exo Terra reptile cave, size medium. It has a nice, small opening and isn't tall. Snakes feel very secure in it. My yearling corn spends a lot of time in hers, now that my ball python has outgrown it.
 
anthroterra01 said:
I highly recommend the hide you see in DollysMom's setup. It's an Exo Terra reptile cave, size medium. It has a nice, small opening and isn't tall. Snakes feel very secure in it. My yearling corn spends a lot of time in hers, now that my ball python has outgrown it.
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I'll pick one up if they have then at the shop next to my gym tomorrow that way if I ever catch him out of this hide I can switch them out, I don't want to leave him with nothing, poor baby has had quite an ordeal with me constantly picking up that hide and turning it over and putting water in it.

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I found a little Aztec looking hide that is made of some kind of cement stuff that I use on the hot side
In my head rocks and cement hold heat for quite awhile so the thermostat doesn't have to work as hard
And I will say that I always look for any little holes that one might go into and I have found that some of the hides that have holes in them I pack the holes with paper and fill with hot glue
I try to do different scenes i.e. Aztec Greek and so on


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Scrappyeddie77 said:
I found a little Aztec looking hide that is made of some kind of cement stuff that I use on the hot side
In my head rocks and cement hold heat for quite awhile so the thermostat doesn't have to work as hard
And I will say that I always look for any little holes that one might go into and I have found that some of the hides that have holes in them I pack the holes with paper and fill with hot glue
I try to do different scenes i.e. Aztec Greek and so on


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Louie Louie is out and about (bit still in his cage!)
I'm a little skittish about handling him, and he's obviously pretty fast. He did get close enough to me voluntarily to smell my hand, I could feel his tongue!
Any advice on picking him up though? I'm going to stop tonight so I don't stress him. Also how often can I handle him, is once a day (excluding feeding time and shedding) too often?

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Congrats. Feeling his tongue is so awesome!

Once a day is perfect. I've always found that with little ones, scooping them up in two hands works well. Just cup your hands and scoop. The more quickly and confidently you can do it, the better. Never grip or squeeze. The tighest I ever hold a snake, baby or adult, they can still slip through my fingers. Of course I have my other hand there to catch them when they do.
 
Just pick him up no secrets or technical info just don't be nervous and don't squeeze him just get him and let him crawl through your hands one hand in front of the other
I would say hold him until he calms down don't put him up when he is all crazy acting wait until he calms down then you can put him up if you put him up when he starts to act crazy he will learn that all he has to do is act that way and you will put him up


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Scrappyeddie77 said:
Just pick him up no secrets or technical info just don't be nervous and don't squeeze him just get him and let him crawl through your hands one hand in front of the other
I would say hold him until he calms down don't put him up when he is all crazy acting wait until he calms down then you can put him up if you put him up when he starts to act crazy he will learn that all he has to do is act that way and you will put him up


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I'm sorry, put him up? Put him up where? Do you mean put him down?

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When picking up, scoop around midsection. Avoid approaching straight at his head or trying to pick up at head area. Warm things coming towards his head are viewed as food or danger. As another poster said, be confident and quick. If you're slow and hesitant, that can also signal mouse. My corns have pretty much three thoughts: om nom?, om nom!, and oh it's her again lol. They think everything means food until they're somewhat rudely scooped up, then they're very curious and explore. Just support his body and let him cruise, and redirect rather than drag him back. Dragging back can lead to scale damage.
 
Ahhhhhh! I held him, he's so amazing and talented [emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]
Thanks for the advice on scooping!
He actually seemed more relaxed than I was once I actually caught the little booger. I was too excited and my hands shook, so I didn't handle him long but he was a very good boy.
One more question and then I think I'm out of questions finally. I'm not thrilled with the jump start thermostat that I purchased, when I upgrade Louie Louie to a 40long I think I'll get a better thermostat as well. I see the herpstat has excellent reviews but I don't really need one that runs 4 tanks at once.... Does anyone have a recommendation or should I just get the cheapest herpstat?
I hope you all know that you're amazing people and I appreciate everything so so so much!

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I believe Spyder Robotics makes a model that will do 4 at once. (At least they used to).

It's also quite pricey - I'm thinking around 350 bucks.
 
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