Odin checking out his new home.

This is my oldest sons first snake, he has been asking for one for about a year, so we surprised him last weekend when we went to "look" at some and brought one home also. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...8efaebc3f8.jpg

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So cute and little [emoji7]


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welcome! beautiful and tiny mojave (just a guess)!

a few tips: cover 3/4 of the enclosure's sides with dark fabric or paper and get some fake leaves/vines to help the snake feel more secure.

i'd also check out this thread on glass tank set-ups if you haven't already.

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ill admit i was not much of a snake person, but this little guy definitely changed my mind.

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ill admit i was not much of a snake person, but this little guy definitely changed my mind.

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I was the same way until I met mine and had to work with him everyday, then I fell in love, he is the sweetest boy [emoji171]


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welcome! beautiful and tiny mojave (just a guess)!

a few tips: cover 3/4 of the enclosure's sides with dark fabric or paper and get some fake leaves/vines to help the snake feel more secure.

i'd also check out this thread on glass tank set-ups if you haven't already.

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He is a cinnamon, good tip thanks! Does someone make wraps printed with that stuff on them?

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what a cute little baby.

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Does someone make wraps printed with that stuff on them?

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You can buy aquarium backgrounds, there are some nice ones printed like rocks or jungles. They are on amazon or if you have a local pet shop with a fish section, they usually sell it.
You can also simply use black poster board or like mentioned, fabric. Tape it to the outside of the tank, not inside, snakes will pull it down and get stuck in the tape if it's inside.

I'd also suggest cluttering up the tank a bit more, like another hide or some branches and fake plants (you can get those cheaper at craft stores just make sure there are no exposed wires, cut any plastic loops and get plastic, not cloth).

Good luck with the new little one!

Welcome! You've come to a great place to learn and share.

Congrats on your first snake!! I often say snakes are like tattoos, I don't know many people with just one :D

Have you read over the stickies on this forum to properly set up your enclosure?
It looks like you've still got some work to do, but don't worry, we're here to help. We were all newbies with a first snake once upon a time, too.

First and foremost, how are you heating the enclosure? Are your heat source/sources regulated with a thermostat?
How are you measuring temps? and where are you measuring?

You'll definitely want to add some clutter/hides/privacy for your snake, they are very private animals who will become easily stressed without feeling safe and secure. Think of it this way: they basically go through life eating and trying not to be eaten. So hiding and feeling secure is extremely important.

So, my advice is to get ready to drop a few more dollars. Don't waste money on cheap dial style/stick-on thermometers that are HUGELY inaccurate.
You're going to need a few more things, and you're better off spending the money once than buying something you'll need to replace soon anyway.

Good luck, we're here to help

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Originally Posted by craigafrechette

Welcome! You've come to a great place to learn and share.

Congrats on your first snake!! I often say snakes are like tattoos, I don't know many people with just one :D

Have you read over the stickies on this forum to properly set up your enclosure?
It looks like you've still got some work to do, but don't worry, we're here to help. We were all newbies with a first snake once upon a time, too.

First and foremost, how are you heating the enclosure? Are your heat source/sources regulated with a thermostat?
How are you measuring temps? and where are you measuring?

You'll definitely want to add some clutter/hides/privacy for your snake, they are very private animals who will become easily stressed without feeling safe and secure. Think of it this way: they basically go through life eating and trying not to be eaten. So hiding and feeling secure is extremely important.

So, my advice is to get ready to drop a few more dollars. Don't waste money on cheap dial style/stick-on thermometers that are HUGELY inaccurate.
You're going to need a few more things, and you're better off spending the money once than buying something you'll need to replace soon anyway.

Good luck, we're here to help

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Thank you!, well i have a lot of tattoos so good chance this wont be the only snake in my house, as for the enclosure its about 95% to what i have seen explained around here, we gathered a lot of info from the store we got him at.

heating with a mat and a lamp, he has a hide on each side right now but we will add a few things to make the space smaller, i hear you on the small dial therms, mine is way off, we have a digital in there also.

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Thank you!, well i have a lot of tattoos so good chance this wont be the only snake in my house, as for the enclosure its about 95% to what i have seen explained around here, we gathered a lot of info from the store we got him at.

heating with a mat and a lamp, he has a hide on each side right now but we will add a few things to make the space smaller, i hear you on the small dial therms, mine is way off, we have a digital in there also.

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Most important question: Are you regulating your UTH and lamp with a thermostat?