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  • 11-09-2014, 02:31 PM
    Cumminsman
    New member of the family.
    So I woke up this morning a for some odd reason decided to get on craighist and the very first post was "Free to good home, can't care for'. So I made the call and drove a hour and a half and picked him up. I know I'm kinda new this but I think I have it figured out. And after seeing how hr was being kept I don't think I could do any worse. I think I saved this guys life. So it's snake #2 for me. I'll keep you posted!http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...f736d46ec9.jpg


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  • 11-09-2014, 02:42 PM
    Cumminsman
    Re: New member of the family.
    Sorry for the bad grammar. Posted that driving down the interstate and didn't proof read to see what auto correct screwed up! Lol


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  • 11-09-2014, 02:50 PM
    Sammiebob
    Re: New member of the family.
    Wow he is gorgeous!! Kudos to you for taking him in! Definitely check for mites and RI. He looks like he's a pretty good weight though
  • 11-09-2014, 03:00 PM
    Cumminsman
    Re: New member of the family.
    What is the best way to check for respiratory infection?


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  • 11-09-2014, 03:02 PM
    Cumminsman
    Re: New member of the family.
    This is what he was kept in. Regular light bulb and no other heat source[emoji107][emoji107][emoji107] http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...461f1df251.jpg


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  • 11-09-2014, 05:59 PM
    dr del
    Re: New member of the family.
    For signs of R.I you need to monitor his behaviour and keep an eye out for odd behaviour.

    Also make sure you practice good quarantine - it's a good habit to start early as it can save you from a world of hurt in the future.
  • 11-09-2014, 06:07 PM
    Cumminsman
    Re: New member of the family.
    Ok newbe question. What all does quarantine consist of? Is there a thread you can refer me to?


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  • 11-09-2014, 06:25 PM
    albinos_rule
    Regular light bulb is fine as long as the ambient temps in the enclosure were mid 80's or thereabouts.
  • 11-09-2014, 06:26 PM
    albinos_rule
    Re: New member of the family.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Cumminsman View Post
    Ok newbe question. What all does quarantine consist of? Is there a thread you can refer me to?


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    Just keep the new snake in a separate room...use something like GermX before and after handling, which you should be doing any time :gj:
  • 11-09-2014, 08:18 PM
    Cumminsman
    Re: New member of the family.
    I live in a smaller house and can't keep him in a separate room[emoji20]. As for the heating and light, should I not put a UTH in with him? Right now I have a ceramic bulb heating the tank. He is acting pretty good. He is out moving around and exploring. I slowly put my arm in to place a hide and he hissed at me once but was then fine. I'm just want wats best for him and make him comfortable.


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