Re: rubbermaid enclosures?
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Originally Posted by Krazybob
Isn't it funny how we all tend to anthropomorphize with our pets, no matter what they may be?
Just this morning, my husband was peeking at Kisasa and I said, "She's such a sweet snake, isn't she?" And of course, he looks at me like I'm nuts. And then he gets "that look" in his eyes and he says, "I thought you didn't believe in anthropomophizing snakes?" :rolleyes: Men!! :P
Re: rubbermaid enclosures?
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Originally Posted by Krazybob
Isn't it funny how we all tend to anthropomorphize with our pets, no matter what they may be?
Not all of us. ;)
-adam
Re: rubbermaid enclosures?
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Originally Posted by Wild Bill
I guess I don't understand why you posted about rubbermaids then. If you are not having problems with your current setup and want to watch your snake at night in a display cage, why ask questions about tubs?
The questions were just that, questions to see if I was doing something wrong. If my snakes would be THAT much better is a tub then I would be the first one to move them over. They seem content where they are and since I haven't received any definitive arguments to sway me I will stay where I am for now. Should I get another snake I will have to seriously consider the sterlite solution.
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Originally Posted by Wild Bill
It seems you don't think they should be kept in tubs, if that is you opinion then just say it.
I have kept an open mind about this as you can see if you read all my questions. They were meant as just that, questions.
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Originally Posted by Wild Bill
I think my snakes have a very good quality of life. I have never treated a living object as a "toy".
From reading your writings and your enthusiasm I can tell that you would give your snakes a good quality of life too. I am sure you don't treat them at toys, but tell me you don't know of someone who has gotten a snake then saw the owner treat it as a toy.
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Bob:
I apologize if I came off as accusing and I also apologize for the tone I brought. My assumption was incorrect.
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I heartily accept your most gracious apology.
Bob
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Thank you.
I guess I read some things wrong. I'm glad you're shopping around. That's the best way to do it. (Exams and essays due are coming up. I'm on the fritz!)
Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
Re: rubbermaid enclosures?
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Originally Posted by Krazybob
Well step back and reread this post. After all the questions you asked were answered you had that to say. You still questioned if tubs were good for them by saying you were not "convinced". You is trying to convince you? You asked questions and you were answered.
That to me says you don't think tubs satisfy their "quality of life". You don't have to convince me you take good care of your snakes. If your setup works for you thats fine with me, but don't tell me that they need cages like that to have "the best life I can give them". It is not our job to convince you of anything, we are here to help if you have questions. But please don't insinuate that tubs are less appropriate. "Good Day"
Re: rubbermaid enclosures?
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Originally Posted by Krazybob
I have a pretty simple way. I use two flukers digital hygrometers (until I can find an easy to read and cage safe sling psychrometer) and then use a sheet of plastic that I have cut to cover the cage. I adjust that to keep the humidity where I want it. I check that when I check the temperatures... three times a day.
I have no problems with sheds at all. They come off in one piece including eye caps.
How exactly do you plan on using a sling psychrometer inside a cage?
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Originally Posted by shavemycoinpurse
How exactly do you plan on using a sling psychrometer inside a cage?
Is that anything like a Flux Capacitor? Can it provide 1.21 Gigawatts of electricity?
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Originally Posted by jglass38
Is that anything like a Flux Capacitor? Can it provide 1.21 Gigawatts of electricity?
Sort of.
The reason I asked is that the sling psychrometer uses a wet bulb to measure relative humidity and requires that it be spun around in the air to do so.
See this link: http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wsling.htm
I have to say I believe this would certainly jeopardize the health and well being of anything residing in the cage. Unless of course the cage is walk-in sized.
