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02-06-2023, 09:59 AM
#241
Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
Doesn't look chunky, though. I think his length-wise growth is just slowing down & he's finally able to fill out a bit. Typically young snakes look skinny for some time, because they keep adding length.
I'm hoping he tops out at 3 ft. That's the length of his enclosure and I want him to continue to be able to stretch out in there.
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02-06-2023, 10:45 AM
#242
Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
Originally Posted by Homebody
I'm hoping he tops out at 3 ft. That's the length of his enclosure and I want him to continue to be able to stretch out in there.
Snakes never really "top out" but their growth slows way down as adults. Only time will tell.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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02-11-2023, 08:28 PM
#243
Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
Success! Tonight, for the first time, Wiggles took his Reptilink unscented. At first, I tried to give it to him warmed with a hairdryer. I thought that would be easier than warming it with warm water. No bowl to wash. He took it, but later dropped it. I promptly warmed it in water and he took it no problem. I waited three weeks this time to ensure he'd be good and hungry. Next time, I see if he'll take it after only two weeks.
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02-11-2023, 08:31 PM
#244
That's great- he's coming right along on these.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
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02-14-2023, 07:58 PM
#245
Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
I accidentally I left Wiggles's enclosure open, for like, 24 hours. Fortunately, he is still in there. Man! That could have been so bad.
Last edited by Homebody; 02-14-2023 at 07:59 PM.
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02-14-2023, 08:08 PM
#246
Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
Wiggles's enclosure open:
Wiggles's enclosure closed:
So, you can see how that could happen, right?
Last edited by Homebody; 02-14-2023 at 08:10 PM.
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02-14-2023, 08:29 PM
#247
Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
Originally Posted by Homebody
...So, you can see how that could happen, right?
Yes. Well, at least he's not venomous- You need to find a way so you don't do that again, & you're very creative- you just need to do it.
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02-14-2023, 10:01 PM
#248
Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
I think you got lucky buddy.
I have locks on my tanks...not just to keep snakes in, but the keys won't come out unless the door(s) are locked. That way I know the door(s) are locked when there are no keys in them. Just an added precaution. I know that doesn't help you now, but might help others looking to build tanks etc.
What might help you is to a piece of tape on the door. Something that you see when the door is closed to confirm it's closed. If it's a slide opening or front opening door this will work ether way.
Alternatively, if front opening, put a piece of fabric on the front of the door - a strip - taped to the door. When the door is open, it will hang and when closed, it will be in the middle.
Just trying to think of ideas. I'd hate for you to lose Wiggles!
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02-14-2023, 11:03 PM
#249
I agree- if you don't use locks as David suggested, it can be something very simple- like bright (so they catch your attention) green & red 3" x 5" cards in a holder to signal that it's open or closed. I'd hate to see you lose this snake- so many dangerous things in houses for a loose snake, & finding them is no picnic either.
Last edited by Bogertophis; 02-14-2023 at 11:04 PM.
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02-15-2023, 09:59 PM
#250
Re: Wiggles, the Children's Python
I appreciate your suggestions. They would certainly help me to distinguish whether my enclosure is open or closed and that is what I blamed this incident on. However, upon reflection, I think my problem is bigger than that. This is just another incident when I lost or almost lost Wiggles while allowing him to free roam. So, going forward, Wiggles's activity sessions will be confined to an activity station.
The station I have now is 6 ft tall and sits in the middle of my living room, so I'm unlikely to forget to put the station and Wiggles away. He's on there now. See?
I'm also thinking about getting a small pet tent, like this one, to use an an activity station. Hopefully, between the two of them, Wiggles will get the enrichment that he needs without the danger of getting lost.
Last edited by Homebody; 02-15-2023 at 10:00 PM.
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