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  • 04-21-2022, 05:21 PM
    Bogertophis
    Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Homebody View Post
    That was my first thought as well, so I checked. His last shed was March 29th. Seems too soon for another shed, but he's young. Could be. I'm not worried, not after one missed feeding, but I am interested. I could see he wasn't hungry. At least not ravenous like last week. I briefly considered holding off, but he's a Children's python. They never refuse. Oh well, live and learn.

    Still could be a shed coming, & maybe his most recent meal was on the "big" side for him? Anyway, it's only been a week since he ate last, right?
  • 04-21-2022, 05:29 PM
    Homebody
    Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    Still could be a shed coming, & maybe his most recent meal was on the "big" side for him? Anyway, it's only been a week since he ate last, right?

    That's right. He actually ate twice last week if you count the chomp he took out of me :laughing:. Come to think of it. He has been keeping kind of a low profile, like he did before his last shed.
  • 04-21-2022, 05:55 PM
    Bogertophis
    Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Homebody View Post
    That's right. He actually ate twice last week if you count the chomp he took out of me :laughing:. Come to think of it. He has been keeping kind of a low profile, like he did before his last shed.

    Hahaha, "the chomp he took out of you"! Young snakes can easily shed every 3 weeks- there's no set schedule anyway & I suspect he's doing just fine. ;)

    Though he might need a rabies shot now, come to think of it? :rofl:
  • 04-21-2022, 06:08 PM
    Homebody
    Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    Young snakes can easily shed every 3 weeks- there's no set schedule anyway & I suspect he's doing just fine. ;)

    Temps and humidity are on point. I don't have any other reason to think there's a problem. So, I'll expect a shed in the coming days.
  • 04-21-2022, 06:16 PM
    Bogertophis
    Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Homebody View Post
    Temps and humidity are on point. I don't have any other reason to think there's a problem. So, I'll expect a shed in the coming days.

    It's obvious you just miss him "launching" at you- :snake2: LOL.
  • 04-21-2022, 06:30 PM
    Homebody
    Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    It's obvious you just miss him "launching" at you- :snake2: LOL.

    True. I was all set to face his flying fangs, so his indifference was disappointing. I expect he'll make up for it at his next feeding.
  • 04-27-2022, 09:55 PM
    Homebody
    Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
    Look who remembered feeding day!
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...dsc03487-2.jpg
    Fresh out of a shed and ready for action.
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...dsc03468-2.jpg
    Went off with out a hitch.
  • 04-27-2022, 10:51 PM
    Bogertophis
    I think you're doing a great job with this guy! Too bad the nickname "Fierce snake" is already taken by another species* though, eh? :D (*Inland/Western Taipan)
    It's obvious that he's really enjoying his home too. :gj:
  • 04-28-2022, 08:33 AM
    Homebody
    Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    I think you're doing a great job with this guy! Too bad the nickname "Fierce snake" is already taken by another species* though, eh? :D (*Inland/Western Taipan)
    It's obvious that he's really enjoying his home too. :gj:

    Thanks. It's only been 6 months since Fonzie passed, so I really appreciate the reassurance.
  • 04-30-2022, 10:44 AM
    Homebody
    Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
    Cleaning Day! Yeh!
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...dsc03491.2.jpg

    All my furnishings get a diluted chlorhexidine wipe down. This includes:

    4 hides
    3 climbing branches
    2 water bowls
    1 repticarpet
    1 bench
    1 basking slate
    1 shedding stone
    1 fake foliage
    1 glass cover
    1 pvc shelf
    1 tub
    1 Golum.

    To alleviate my concern with bacteria buildup in my repticarpet, I have two identical pieces that I alternate. So, I'll wash this one with Dawn dishwashing soap, dry it, put it away, and replace it with the piece I cleaned last month. All this takes me about an hour. It's not fun, but you do what you gotta do.
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