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  • 11-21-2013, 08:43 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    Just a showing for those that think they are smarter....................
    I over paid for this girl a little over two years ago (07/23/2011 to be exact) to get her out of the situation she was in.
    I was told she was a het pastel AND she had one of the best/worst belly burns I have ever seen.:mad::mad::mad::mad:

    So for those of you that think you don't need to use a thermostat with belly heat OR you can put down substrate take a gander at these.
    Every shed she is getting better but this can give you an idea of how slowly they heal and how much damage you can do being cheap and stupid.

    http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps54047f52.jpg

    http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps1083dbf5.jpg

    http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps323f13c8.jpg

    These were taken tonight just because I had her out for feeding and I have see way too many posts with unregulated heating, now you might understand why I get so mad and jump all over some of you.

    - - - Updated - - -

    BTW she is now almost 3000g and that scar runs 3/4s of her body, almost a perfect stripe.
  • 11-21-2013, 09:01 PM
    Mike41793
    Just a showing for those that think they are smarter....................
    Gnarly looking scar!
  • 11-21-2013, 09:15 PM
    led-zep
    My Helix just arrived earlier, Best money I ever spent. I was using dimmers for a little while to tide me over, even with those I was always a nervous wreck. I can't imagine having nothing at all.
  • 11-22-2013, 06:59 AM
    PitOnTheProwl
    When I got her it was really nasty, it would bleed whenever she would eat anything.
    She is also on of the sweetest girls I have, seems like she just wants to be out and with people.
  • 11-22-2013, 07:17 AM
    Southern_Breeder
    Poor girl.
    Awesome on you for saving her. :gj:
  • 11-22-2013, 08:54 AM
    Mr Oni
    You sir are a champion of damsel bp's in distress.
    You deserve a sack of dried meat and purse of coin.

    My hat is tipped to you :salute:
  • 11-22-2013, 09:03 AM
    PitOnTheProwl
    Re: Just a showing for those that think they are smarter....................
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Southern_Breeder View Post
    Poor girl.
    Awesome on you for saving her. :gj:

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mr Oni View Post
    You sir are a champion of damsel bp's in distress.
    You deserve a sack of dried meat and purse of coin.

    My hat is tipped to you :salute:

    Thank you both but the only thing I want is for new keepers to actually SEE and REALIZE there are dos and donts AND some of us are not just typing to see our own words. I know sometimes I come off too "hard" on this subject but I am a firm believer in "don't get it till you are set and can afford it"
    I wish I would have taken some pictures when I first got her.:oops:
  • 11-22-2013, 09:22 AM
    ballpythonluvr
    Re: Just a showing for those that think they are smarter....................
    It is very frustrating when I see posts where folks do not have a thermostat for regulating the heat source. To often the thermostat is bought when it is already to late to prevent the above from happening. It just saddens me to see burns like that.
  • 11-22-2013, 10:34 AM
    bcr229
    Re: Just a showing for those that think they are smarter....................
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr View Post
    It is very frustrating when I see posts where folks do not have a thermostat for regulating the heat source. To often the thermostat is bought when it is already to late to prevent the above from happening. It just saddens me to see burns like that.

    Unfortunately I think it's because too many people get their snakes from pet shops which are interested in pushing high-turnover, high-margin items to improve their bottom line. A good quality t-stat, while expensive and even high-margin, isn't high-turnover since it will provide years of service. So, most new BP owners (including me!) came home with a tank, screen top, UTH, a couple of useless wooden hides and other cage decorations that don't provide enough security, and day/night lights, and then wonder why their BP won't eat.
  • 11-22-2013, 11:43 AM
    Physician&Snakes
    Re: Just a showing for those that think they are smarter....................
    I have slowly begun to introduce thermostats in my collection due to energy efficiency; however, I personally hate the damn things. I do not use thermostats for low watt heat cables and mats, however for higher output mats it's required if you do not want the utility bill to eat you out...at least in my area.
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