Re: How often do you check on your snakes?
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I peek in on my snakes (although they are not BPs) several times a day... can't help it, I'm addicted to them.
Me to. I'm always checking up on them.
Re: How often do you check on your snakes?
I check my ball pythons pretty much all the time I am in my room. It isn't too hard to see into a cage when it is less then 3 feet from the bed.
I check the humidity more often now, because Sitka is having a bad shed.
Re: How often do you check on your snakes?
Usually they are checked a couple of times a day between me and Mike. I have a tendency to have to touch gently just to make sure they "feel" okay. Just a gentle finger touch but I was like this with my own babies. I couldn't feel that they were okay until my hand gently touched their sleeping backs so I'm pretty much that way with the snakes too. :)
Re: How often do you check on your snakes?
I check about once a day for snakes going into shed or messes.
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Originally Posted by bigballs
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...:(
I think you are on the right track! I also check at least twice a day but I usually spend much more time in the evenings with my animals. In the morning I'm doing checks to make sure everyone is where they are supposed to be. I also will fill rodent water if it is down to half or a quarter full.
Re: How often do you check on your snakes?
I open tubs at least once a day; usually at night after work. Anyone's tub that is dirty, gets it cleaned. In the morning I always give them a once-over through their tubs. I handle them sporadically throughout the week.
I have been known to get out of bed and check on them; when the rack was new to me, I was sure that they could squeeze out. Now, I know better and have complete confidence in it being escapee-proof. An accu-rite thermometer that sits outside of the cage is essential; temps can be checked without disturbing the snakes.
