How often do you check on your snakes?

I check the temps/humidity several times a day...just habit and compulsive...because now that the t-stats are set up, everything hums along flawlessly.


As for actually physically handling the snake, I only get her out about once a week or so...in addition to tub cleaning times, when she also comes out for a short visit. Anytime I have her out for any reason, I always check out her belly, vent, eyes, mouth, scales....looking for any possible problems....just 'cause ya never know.

I check my corns viv on a daily basis, usually since I pass their tanks constantly. As for inspecting them physically, at least twice a week, right before they eat and then on the third day after they have eaten and poo'd. Make sure nothing is impacted, no damage from the mice (at least the older corn, he eats full grown mice, the other guy is on hoppers at the moment) and general overall health. I'll probably be more paranoid when I get my bp's!!

i check on my snakes every chance i get... Not because im worried but because i love it.... :carrot:

I check out parameters when I wake up and when I get home from work. Then I always do a quick check daily for poop, soiled water, etc.

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Originally Posted by TekWarren

I'm not sure how its "easier to forget"...

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thats why im askin! ;)

i spoke to ppl who check on their snakes a couple times a week because of their confidence in their gadgets. personally im there at least twice a day even with thermostats and timers.

p.s. i meant to make this thread a poll but my internets is messed up so i couldnt get back until now...:(

well i check temps and all that twice a day and i do a tub inspection every other day. just to give them some peace. i look at it this way i would want someone opening my door just to look in everyday let alone two or three times a day.

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Originally Posted by gncz73

well i check temps and all that twice a day and i do a tub inspection every other day. just to give them some peace. i look at it this way i would want someone opening my door just to look in everyday let alone two or three times a day.

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I agree. Other then checking the snake out once a week for general health, why interrupt and cause undo stress to the snake MULTIPLE times a day?

I have gauges visible at the front of the tub so stress is kept to a minimum, and maybe handle them every other day. Stress is what makes these animals not eat, and just unhealthy in general.

I don't agree with constant handling and disturbing. Just my opinion.

I check temps/humidity as many times a day as I walk into my room, so I'd say ALOT. However, getting them out is less often. I probably get my ball out every 2-3 days, my BCI 1-2 times a week, my crestie probably once every week, and now I have to let my new blood acclimate so I wont be handling him for a week and then progressing from there.

1) Several times a day: Visual check of temps, water level, snake location, etc. This is when I call them by their pet names and say things like "I see you in there Snakey." or "Hey, Chewie's out!". Basic obsessive snake owner stuff. If the snake looks like he's avoiding a pile of dung in his hide I might open the cage to check. I'll top off the water dish if its low.

2) Every other day, maybe every third day if I'm hideously busy: Maintenance. Misting, poop checks, water change.

I also try to handle at least once every two days. Preferably every day.

I peek in on my snakes (although they are not BPs) several times a day... can't help it, I'm addicted to them. :D
I handle them generaly once a week when I'm not running around like a chicken with my head cut off and maintence whenever I see something that needs to be freshed up, cleaned out or just put back in place.

I do the same thing that Bearhart does... I have to talk to them and often times I'll just sit there watching them do.... nothing. :D