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bump up the temp?
Alright so two weeks ago my snake ate 1 fuzzy, refused the next weeks fuzzy and refused this weeks hopper ( recommended to up the size of its food)
It's weighing about 60g right now and seems pretty active though does spend most of its time in the hot spot hide.
I've read a few places with smaller young snakes people up the temps some??
i have two hygrofarm t-stats; on runs a dual night heat bulb set at 84 which leaves the tanks floor about 77-80 deg on the cool side.
The second runs an UTH under the hot hide, set at 92 leaving the floor between 89-91.
Also if its any relevance i have a light cycle unit running 12/12 from 8-8
I know its normal for them not to eat, especially with a new habitat.
Should i be upping my temps or altering anything to make my snake more comfortable or likely to start eating?
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Temps should be fine.
What kind of thermometer are you using?
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Re: bump up the temp?
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Originally Posted by KMG
Temps should be fine.
What kind of thermometer are you using?
I have a zilla dual humidity and temp gauge and a raytek heat gun i brought home from work
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The temps are fine.
Make sure it has two snug fitting hides and if it has large open areas within the cage you might try junking it up. Meaning put drift wood, moss, vines, plants, etc. That will help it feel secure in its home.
Also feed in its cage, if you don't already.
And I feel the moist important thing about feeding is making the prey warm enough. I use hot tap water but many warm them with a hair dryer just before feeding.
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bump up the temp?
I had some picky eaters last season. Thanks to Satomi325 for the advice to lower my temps, they all started eating after a few weeks. I've had good luck with hatchlings in the 85-87 degree range.
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Re: bump up the temp?
My worry is this lil girl isn't a hatchling, im thinking probably 2-4 months but not eating so the weights down
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Re: bump up the temp?
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Originally Posted by nobigdeal508
I have a zilla dual humidity and temp gauge and a raytek heat gun i brought home from work
You might want to check your humidity for kicks too, especially running two lamps. Those dial gauges are garbage digital is much better.
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Re: bump up the temp?
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Originally Posted by mackynz
You might want to check your humidity for kicks too, especially running two lamps. Those dial gauges are garbage digital is much better.
It's digital... http://www.amazon.com/Zilla-11577-Te...la+thermometer
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bump up the temp?
What IS your humidity?
Does she eat live or f/t?
If its f/t, maybe you're just not heating it up well enough. She also could just be a shy eater. I have one ball that won't strike from tongs but will eat if you lay the rat in the tub and then leave the room.
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Re: bump up the temp?
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Originally Posted by Bobbafett
What IS your humidity?
Does she eat live or f/t?
If its f/t, maybe you're just not heating it up well enough. She also could just be a shy eater. I have one ball that won't strike from tongs but will eat if you lay the rat in the tub and then leave the room.
Humidity varies from about 45-60 depending on the temps outside, misting every other day seems to keep it stable with the substrate .
It's F/t and im making it warm to the touch by putting it in a freezer bag and running hot water over it for several minutes after thawing in warm water. I tried the first time leaving it in there with her while i went to work, when i got home still had not eaten. Then i tried making it seem a bit more live moving it around and all... Not sure at this point.
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bump up the temp?
What are you using for an enclosure? If it is a tank, you may want to try blacking out/covering the sides and really cluttering it up (crumpled paper works well).
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Originally Posted by FireStorm
What are you using for an enclosure? If it is a tank, you may want to try blacking out/covering the sides and really cluttering it up (crumpled paper works well).
exoterra 12x18x18 I have the back wall covered and was thinking to cover the left side (wall side where wires run) not sure if i'd like to close the front or right side (viewing sides)
This is my first BP; i plan to keep a display set-up that i can make homey for her. As for future BP's i plan to move into a Tub system.
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bump up the temp?
60g is quite small, so my suggestion would be to get her eating first, and worry about how she will adjust to a display type setup once she has gained some weight. I have had good luck getting problem feeders to eat by putting them in a totally dark, really cluttered up tub, so I think covering her enclosure for a bit might help you get her going.
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Re: bump up the temp?
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Originally Posted by FireStorm
60g is quite small, so my suggestion would be to get her eating first, and worry about how she will adjust to a display type setup once she has gained some weight. I have had good luck getting problem feeders to eat by putting them in a totally dark, really cluttered up tub, so I think covering her enclosure for a bit might help you get her going.
Alright will do
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Re: bump up the temp?
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Originally Posted by nobigdeal508
Huh didn't know they made digital ones. Everything I've had from them has either broken, shorted or been innacurate so I just avoid them for good measure. You learn something everyday.
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Re: bump up the temp?
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Originally Posted by mackynz
Huh didn't know they made digital ones. Everything I've had from them has either broken, shorted or been innacurate so I just avoid them for good measure. You learn something everyday.
Im not a fan of the displays that go in tank
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