Questions about my daughter's new BP

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Originally Posted by walzon1

Like I said it's not your comment it's that there was no need to quote me so I have to read your post it's fine for the OP.

I happen to disagree with your post as well I see no need to argue about it like you are trying to.


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That’s just how this forum works. Otherwise readers have to scroll back through endless comments to find what the most recent post is in reference to. Don’t like it? Don’t post.


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Originally Posted by jmcrook

That’s just how this forum works. Otherwise readers have to scroll back through endless comments to find what the most recent post is in reference to. Don’t like it? Don’t post.


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Thanks, didn't know that, I'll keep that in mind. Don't want unnecessary scrolling.

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Originally Posted by walzon1

Like I said it's not your comment it's that there was no need to quote me so I have to read your post it's fine for the OP.

I happen to disagree with your post as well I see no need to argue about it like you are trying to.


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I'm not trying to argue. I'm pointing out inaccuracies in your post so that people can learn.

Keeping your BP below 75 can cause RI, as well as possible digestion problems. Not to mention could put the animal on a food strike.

Ambient temps 100% matter.

You can't possibly know if someone else needs an additional heat source with knowing more about the location the animal is being kept.

Not arguing, educating.

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Originally Posted by Craiga 01453

I'm not trying to argue. I'm pointing out inaccuracies in your post so that people can learn.

Keeping your BP below 75 can cause RI, as well as possible digestion problems. Not to mention could put the animal on a food strike.

Ambient temps 100% matter.

You can't possibly know if someone else needs an additional heat source with knowing more about the location the animal is being kept.

Not arguing, educating.

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Bro I'm trying to listen to a Rogan podcast and your quotes are ruining it. I really don't care about your opinion. Save it for the OP.

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Originally Posted by rosiegirl

Thanks everyone! We are in New York, right outside of the city for weather/temperature reference.

Craiga,

1. I will buy a new heat mat to mount underneath. Can I leave the paper on and just tape it on with aluminum tape?

2. Right now, the warm side is 90 (55% humidity) and the cooler side is 80 (45% humidity). We have two thermostats but I will buy a heat gun, too. (and we can use it before the kids leave for school in the morning!)

3. The heat lamp is on top of the tank but it is not regulated by a thermostat...do we need to add a thermostat to the lamp or will the heating pad be enough? I'm guessing in our New York winters, we'll need the lamp too?

4. Got it on the snake handling, she will hold off!

5. Will add some more hides as well. Do we need a humidity box, too?

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Happy to help!

1. You might be able to remove the existing he's mat if you're careful. The have thin coils in them that create the heat which are fragile though when bent.

Otherwise, yeah a new one will be needed. I can't say with 100% confidence you can leave the paper on, but believe you can. I don't want to steer you wrong though, so please double check.

2/3. Your temps are spot on. But yes, you'll need a tstat for the CHE. You can use a rheostat (dimmer switch) but it's not accurate like a tstat. You need to adjust as room temps fluctuate. Whereas a tstat does the work for you.
A temp gun is a fantastic tool every keeper should have. Remember to temp the actual glass surface, not the substrate because your snake will burrow and push substrate around. The kids will have fun temping things too!

4. I know it's tempting to hang out with a new pet, but unfortunately snakes are a bit different that way. During your research I'm sure you learned BPs can be a bit picky about eating, which can be true. The two major reasons a BP will refuse food are improper husbandry and stress. You're already nipping stress in the bud by cluttering the enclosure, but handling is obviously stressful for them. Since new keepers can't easily identify stress or troubleshoot it's best to avoid stress altogether. It'll be worth the wait.

5. I personally only use a humidity box during shed, and not with all of my snakes. But it certainly can't hurt to offer one all the time. Plenty of keepers do.


Good luck! Please keep us posted. Feel free to ask any questions you have, we're happy to help.

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Originally Posted by walzon1

Bro I'm trying to listen to a Rogan podcast and your quotes are ruining it. I really don't care about your opinion. Save it for the OP.

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That's fine. You don't have to care about my opinion. But please don't share inaccurate information and when you do expect it to be corrected.

I'm not here to educate the ignorant, but to help people who are here to learn. Block me if you don't like it.

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Originally Posted by Craiga 01453

That's fine. You don't have to care about my opinion. But please don't share inaccurate information and when you do expect it to be corrected.

I'm not here to educate the ignorant, but to help people who are here to learn. Block me if you don't like it.

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I'm not ignorant, I have personal experience that says your wrong my ambient is 72-73 since I got my BP and no issues. I have reached out to professionals that say it's fine so explain that.

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Originally Posted by Craiga 01453

That's fine. You don't have to care about my opinion. But please don't share inaccurate information and when you do expect it to be corrected.

I'm not here to educate the ignorant, but to help people who are here to learn. Block me if you don't like it.

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I'm not ignorant, I have personal experience that says your wrong my ambient is 72-73 since I got my BP and no issues. I have reached out to professionals that say it's fine so explain that.

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Originally Posted by walzon1

I'm not ignorant, I have personal experience that says your wrong my ambient is 72-73 since I got my BP and no issues. I have reached out to professionals that say it's fine so explain that.

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So you have one snake and maybe a few years experience? Talk to me when you have multiple snakes and 15+ years of experience.

If youve been keeping those temps and avoided regurgitation by now youve been pretty lucky. However, snakes are FANTASTIC at hiding illness, so your snake may have underlying issues you don't see yet.

If "experts" are telling you that, find new experts.
I'm done derailing this thread though. If you want answers PM me. Or, just for fun, start a thread asking what minimum safe temps are for a BP. You'll learn pretty quickly you're misinformed.

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Originally Posted by Craiga 01453

So you have one snake and maybe a few years experience? Talk to me when you have multiple snakes and 15+ years of experience.

If youve been keeping those temps and avoided regurgitation by now youve been pretty lucky. However, snakes are FANTASTIC at hiding illness, so your snake may have underlying issues you don't see yet.

If "experts" are telling you that, find new experts.
I'm done derailing this thread though. If you want answers PM me. Or, just for fun, start a thread asking what minimum safe temps are for a BP. You'll learn pretty quickly you're misinformed.

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Well snakes are new to me but keeping animals is not and I have 20 plus years experience in other pets and and it's people like you who ruin good forums with your absolutes. Your numbers are guidelines not rules, get over yourself.

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