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Debbie
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16/10/2009 : 22:48:27
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| I have just read all the messages that everyone else has posted regarding your snake striking at you. I am wondering if perhaps he could scent some other animal on your clothing so he suddenly felt under threat. Either that or was there something that moved suddenly in the room that may have triggered the response in an already stressed snake? When we first got our snakes we always used the same handwash and even fabric conditioners etc so that it became a familiar scent. We do not do that now but just for the first month or so we did. I hope your snake settles soon :) |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2009 : 10:04:24
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Lee: thanks for stat info. I'm in St George, just got flat here with girlfriend. She from Bristol & Im from Lyme Regis so I don't know all parts of Bristol yet!
Debbie: Good thinking. I did feed and stroke my ferrets when I left Lyme. I then came back to Bristol and later on was when he bit (although washed hands plenty, ferrets have strong scent!) So prob that added to him already unsettled? And you think the follow up missed strike the next day was him still not coming down from his defence mode?
As I type this the thermo-hygro o'meter has arrived through letter box. Any tips on putting that in with minimal disturbance? Don't wanna get bit again, got hell of a bruise and fang marks on inside my right bicep! |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2009 : 14:57:44
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Ok so just came back from Jurassic with Xlarge water bowl (you guys all seem to have them), Xlarge hide (to replace shoe box) and stat (microclimate ministat 100).
I put the sensor for thermometer and stat in the back left of the viv (where the mat is. Is this ok? Ill use the less accurate analogue thermometer for the cooler end to get idea of that temp end.
Have not put new water bowl or hide in (weary of having to open fully one door of viv and getting bit. Shall i brave it and replae now or wait for a week then exchange them when (hopefully) he is more used to his surroundings?
Digital readings so far at warm end: 28.1C & 38% humidity.... Any advice?
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2009 : 14:59:07
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| The sensors are just placed on top of the substrate if my last post wasn't clear. I can upload photos if any one wants to see? |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2009 : 15:18:16
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| everything sounds ok but pics are good,i know a good cheap viv builder in st george's if you need one and im about 15-20mins away if you ever need some help |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2009 : 17:24:01
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| Cool. Im near the kingsway and Nags head hill if you know it? I will put photos on tomorrow if you could look then? i.e. mainly for sensor plaacement. |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2009 : 17:56:08
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What the viv looks like now with towel covering roof of viv.
Here are the sensors for the stat and thermometer. It was suggested that the mat will be sufficient for heat. However the digital thermometer is only 23.6C at the warm spot, is that too cold? If so please advise! |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2009 : 17:57:35
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| As I said I don't wanna go in there and replace new bowl and hide just at the moment unless anyone has tips on doing this without getting bit! |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/10/2009 : 18:03:22
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| Do it in the middle of the day when he's asleep. |
 
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2009 : 18:05:36
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| Thanks. What about temperature? Too cold or ok? |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2009 : 19:20:52
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| Ok. He has actually pushed some out the hide himself! How to move chippings with him in the mood he's in!? |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2009 : 19:24:24
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| I using the green light to keep warm for tonight. You think I should get ceramic bulb set up too? |
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karl
Fully Grown Royal
1069 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2009 : 20:33:00
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I would in a viv that size, make sure to remember your guard though.
Stig is in an almost identical viv (but silver) |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2009 : 21:22:11
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| Yer will do thanks. Lee2308 has offered me a wooden 2ft viv which may keep heat better, eliminating need for ceramic bulb? Or if I keep glass one I will have to get ceramic bulb. |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 00:16:26
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me and bengy have spoke through email and im popping round tomorrow with the viv monty was first in to see if we can get this little trouble maker setttled down and behaving him self  |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 06:22:02
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 07:25:39
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i think i know what is causing your snake grief..lol
its that Man Utd towel...thats enough to make anyone see red.. |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 11:37:48
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| Glad to hear you're able to go round and help, Lee. |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 13:49:55
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Yer its really good he is coming around. I want to thank the rest of you for your advice too, its been really helpful. Once I have everything sorted later i'll put a photo on this forum so you guys can see his new home!
I wondered how long it would be before someone mentioned the Man Utd towel! HAHA.
Oh yeah, any name suggestions are welcome! I was gonna call him cuddles but given the other day I don't think its entirely appropriate! |
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Why did he bite!?
