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Today, 01:26 PM

Bogertophis replied to a thread Ventilation for new enlosures in BP Husbandry

I think you should be answering this yourself, by measuring the actual humidity as fully furnished (with substrate etc) & heated. You might even...

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Today, 01:16 PM

TallJRock started a thread Ventilation for new enlosures in BP Husbandry

Right now I have one of my BPs in a zen habitat enclosure and I didn't like the way the sliding doors with substrate shield allows a small gap for my...

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Today, 10:38 AM

Nutriaitch replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

I will try again a few times today using y'all suggestions. will update later with results.

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Today, 08:29 AM

Bogertophis replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

And make sure it's sitting level- maybe a corner pad underneath has come off, etc.

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Today, 07:42 AM

rlditmars replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

You may also try changing the batteries in your scale if you haven't in a while.

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Yesterday, 08:41 PM

Malum Argenteum replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

Some scales don't like off-center loads. Bag or cup the snake securely before weighing, and make sure it is centered.

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Yesterday, 08:32 PM

Nutriaitch replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

so i think i need a new scale. weighed him 3 times today. 132g 172g 158g all 3 times he was pretty still and in a semi coil, so it wasn’t...

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Yesterday, 04:46 PM

colin-java replied to a thread Gravid or not gravid? in BP Breeding

Thanks, I'll just wait and see if eggs come, but she's eating at least which is good I suppose.

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Yesterday, 11:45 AM

Lord Sorril replied to a thread Gravid or not gravid? in BP Breeding

Looks like follicles to me, but, that is purely a visual guess.

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Yesterday, 11:33 AM

Lord Sorril replied to a thread Snakes and Stones in BP Pictures

So, it did not take long for someone to debate my claim that Photo #346 is a Hypo...so for reference: 1. Sheds clear/Patternless 2. Parental...

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Yesterday, 11:10 AM

Lord Sorril replied to a thread Snakes and Stones in BP Pictures

Photo #346 A chunk of snowflake obsidian with a Hypomelanistic BP (+Het VPI Axanthic). Fun fact: The 'snowflakes' are called spherulites and are...

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06-19-2024, 11:49 PM

Gio replied to a thread Baby Bredli enclosure size: is there a limit? in Morelia

I was hoping JM would chime in. I wasn’t able to find the best link to his previous posts. He has, IMO, some of the best juvenile snake...

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06-19-2024, 11:03 PM

jmcrook replied to a thread Baby Bredli enclosure size: is there a limit? in Morelia

That’s about what I start all my baby carpet pythons in. Give or take a 12-15qt tub in a rack. I presently start mine in a RBI 11qt tub in RBI racks...

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06-19-2024, 08:11 PM

Nutriaitch replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

I'm going to weigh him again in a day or so (letting him finish digesting first) to confirm his weight since he went 3 weeks without a meal. From...

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06-19-2024, 05:22 PM

Gobuchul replied to a thread Baby Bredli enclosure size: is there a limit? in Morelia

I had not yet considered the quarantine setup. Would a 12x9.5x6 inch bin be suitable for that?

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06-19-2024, 05:07 PM

rlditmars replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

At Big Cheese Rodent Factory they show the average size of rat pups is between 19 and 29 grams. They would be perfect for a 200 gram snake and they...

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06-19-2024, 02:45 PM

Gio replied to a thread Baby Bredli enclosure size: is there a limit? in Morelia

I should preface this by making it clear that all of the snakes started in quarantine setups before "starting out" in the larger cages. I...

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06-19-2024, 01:30 PM

Nutriaitch replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

the "adult" mice I've found have been similarly sized to the "fuzzy" rats I've found. how much larger is a "pup" compared to a fuzzy? note:...

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06-19-2024, 09:36 AM

rlditmars replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

In reading through the thread, you say you have fed adult mice. That being the case, your guy should be able to take pups no problem. If he gets big...

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06-19-2024, 08:56 AM

Pilch replied to a thread Eating behavior changed in BP Husbandry

Yep… prefer to eat in… funny :). The last couple of days he’s been a little skittish and tense when I open the door to his tank. I’m chalking that...

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06-19-2024, 08:26 AM

Nutriaitch replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

that is an option I considered. but my snake is still young and growing. I haven't had him long enough to gauge his growth rate and wondering if...

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06-19-2024, 07:27 AM

Homebody replied to a thread Baby Bredli enclosure size: is there a limit? in Morelia

As long as you have enough clutter, I would think you can start a Bredli in a 4x2x2. They are not typically shy. You could even put a plastic bin...

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06-19-2024, 12:47 AM

Gobuchul started a thread Baby Bredli enclosure size: is there a limit? in Morelia

I plan to eventually get a Bredli, and I'm trying to optimize my plan for minimal enclosure obsolescence. For my ball python this means using a cheap...

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06-18-2024, 11:02 PM

Malum Argenteum replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

Having frozen rats shipped can be a good option. If you're feeding one a week, that's 25 to last 6 months. That many is $63.75 shipped from Big...

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06-18-2024, 10:16 PM

Bogertophis replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

I'd have killed the mouse prior to offering it...just saying. When you can't buy f/t, it's up to us.

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06-18-2024, 10:07 PM

Nutriaitch replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

the guy i normally get them from, his freezer crapped out, so he has no frozen available at all. so i first went to petsmart. the smallest Frozen...

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06-18-2024, 02:37 PM

Bogertophis replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

It could. Live prey triggers their instincts with a lot more scent than f/t prey has. It's generally best to avoid offering any live prey when what...

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06-18-2024, 01:41 PM

Nutriaitch replied to a thread Changing Prey in General BP's

so due to being unable to acquire Frozen rats (of the proper size) for going on 3 weeks now, I was basically forced into feeding him a live mouse...

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