Re: New Owner and it's my snakes first shead . . . .with me
Size: 18x18x24
Heat: Heat source under tank, day hood, heat lamp (red)
Covering: Foil with duct tape 3/4
Misting: yes
Humidity: sensor in enclousure
I'm about to take the mesh off and work on the foil. But i have another question. I have a day hood that covers the back side of the enclosure, how do i work with the foil there?
Re: New Owner and it's my snakes first shead . . . .with me
I have wonderful news!!! First shed went GREAT no problems eye caps came off and it was in one piece (for the most part) Thanks for all your help guys but I have one more question. How long after a snake sheds should you handel it?
Re: New Owner and it's my snakes first shead . . . .with me
What are your actual temps? That would be helpful, too. :)
Oh, and handling after a shed isn't a problem. Just look out, they put out some massive poop after sheds! :D
Re: New Owner and it's my snakes first shead . . . .with me
Two problems may be that yo bought it from a pet store andsecond you bought it even though it didnt eat for you at the place. Read the sticky article about glass tank set-ups. Get an accurite thermometer from walmart (with probe and humidity sensor) those work great, most of the time the ones made for reptile use suck and are waaay over priced get your temps where they need to be and 82 is not it (it will do for the cool side but warm side needs to be in the low 90's. Humidity is not as big of an issue as some people make it out to be, I always have 50-55% naturally (with tubs) and always have complete sheds.
Heresa pic of the accurite thermometer
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...b/snake157.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...b/snake156.jpg
Re: New Owner and it's my snakes first shead . . . .with me
I've got my temps up now. . . .i turned the vents off in my room. . .my mom is really hot natured and its summer in georgia so it's really chilly in my house between that and the foil its between 85 and 90. Shes got a little on her tail that i couldnt see last night is it alright to help her with that?
Re: New Owner and it's my snakes first shead . . . .with me
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Originally Posted by Subzero
Two problems may be that yo bought it from a pet store andsecond you bought it even though it didnt eat for you at the place. Read the sticky article about glass tank set-ups. Get an accurite thermometer from walmart (with probe and humidity sensor) those work great, most of the time the ones made for reptile use suck and are waaay over priced get your temps where they need to be and 82 is not it (it will do for the cool side but warm side needs to be in the low 90's. Humidity is not as big of an issue as some people make it out to be, I always have 50-55% naturally (with tubs) and always have complete sheds.
Heresa pic of the accurite thermometer
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...b/snake157.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...b/snake156.jpg
she had eaten there ju7st not on the day i bought her. the day i bought her they tried to feed her again.
