Re: List of supplies needed for "first" time owner
just a question, but what dmg can be done by keeping it at an improper temperature for about an hour?
Re: List of supplies needed for "first" time owner
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Originally Posted by Nourdmrolnmt1
just a question, but what dmg can be done by keeping it at an improper temperature for about an hour?
It could get sick and without anti-biotics ($$$), die.
Get you stuff together before you get your animal. ;)
-adam
Re: List of supplies needed for "first" time owner
....you assume that you can get the entire enclosure setup with the needed temperatures and humidity in an hour....what if it takes you a few days to get everything just right?....then it goes from being improper temps for an hour to a few days... you could have all kinda life threatening problems
...if you are still fiddling with the enclosure to get the temps right once you put the snake in there you are placing stress on the animal..
...you also have to consider that 'playing' with the ball python for an hour while you setup the enclosure will really stress it out....a stressed out ball python will not eat and has greater chances of getting sick
Re: List of supplies needed for "first" time owner
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Originally Posted by Nourdmrolnmt1
just a question, but what dmg can be done by keeping it at an improper temperature for about an hour?
Too hot a temp would kill your snake. Too cold, ur looking at an upper respiratory infection. If you have to get it in such a hurry, I would advice keeping the snake in a shoe box with a water bowl, crumpled up news paper and a heat pack. I'm sure someone who ships reptiles will be able to give you more advice. On a personal note, I would never give a reptile to anyone unless the proper environment is set up and that is the bottom line. Good luck.
Re: List of supplies needed for "first" time owner
im not the one who HAS to buy it today... its her roomie who wants to get it today, im trying to make sure that it survives. her roomie wont listen to me blah blah blah, im all for buying the cage tonight, setting it up in my GF's room, and saying "IOU tomorrow" but her roomate is impatient and doesnt believe me. plus she is the one actually purchasing it, im just pitching in some money (15).
also, transportation of the snake, she goes to Purdue, lives near chicago, 3 hour drive... how hard is this on a snake/whats the best way to transport?
Re: List of supplies needed for "first" time owner
that seems like you'll be getting the snake and shipping it just as soon as you turn around- why not get all the stuff, wait until your gf moves, then ship her all the pieces (of the enclosure) and a "how to" on putting it together
then just call her and send her X amout for a Good Quality snake off the internet. have it shipped to her house with her knowing and being there. less stress + cheaper on snake costs (which will be saved and reused in shipping the cage)
Re: List of supplies needed for "first" time owner
As far as a glass vivarium, locking screen lid, I would recommend looking for a Critter Cage. We keep our snakes in 20L Critter Cages.
Re: List of supplies needed for "first" time owner
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Originally Posted by shhhli
that seems like you'll be getting the snake and shipping it just as soon as you turn around- why not get all the stuff, wait until your gf moves, then ship her all the pieces (of the enclosure) and a "how to" on putting it together
then just call her and send her X amout for a Good Quality snake off the internet. have it shipped to her house with her knowing and being there. less stress + cheaper on snake costs (which will be saved and reused in shipping the cage)
no, im here at purdue as well. she wont be taking it home for quite some time, she might even stay for summer school here so who knows.
