New member of the family.

So I woke up this morning a for some odd reason decided to get on craighist and the very first post was "Free to good home, can't care for'. So I made the call and drove a hour and a half and picked him up. I know I'm kinda new this but I think I have it figured out. And after seeing how hr was being kept I don't think I could do any worse. I think I saved this guys life. So it's snake #2 for me. I'll keep you posted!http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...f736d46ec9.jpg


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Sorry for the bad grammar. Posted that driving down the interstate and didn't proof read to see what auto correct screwed up! Lol


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Wow he is gorgeous!! Kudos to you for taking him in! Definitely check for mites and RI. He looks like he's a pretty good weight though

What is the best way to check for respiratory infection?


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This is what he was kept in. Regular light bulb and no other heat source[emoji107][emoji107][emoji107] http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...461f1df251.jpg


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For signs of R.I you need to monitor his behaviour and keep an eye out for odd behaviour.

Also make sure you practice good quarantine - it's a good habit to start early as it can save you from a world of hurt in the future.

Ok newbe question. What all does quarantine consist of? Is there a thread you can refer me to?


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Regular light bulb is fine as long as the ambient temps in the enclosure were mid 80's or thereabouts.

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Ok newbe question. What all does quarantine consist of? Is there a thread you can refer me to?


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Just keep the new snake in a separate room...use something like GermX before and after handling, which you should be doing any time :gj:

I live in a smaller house and can't keep him in a separate room[emoji20]. As for the heating and light, should I not put a UTH in with him? Right now I have a ceramic bulb heating the tank. He is acting pretty good. He is out moving around and exploring. I slowly put my arm in to place a hide and he hissed at me once but was then fine. I'm just want wats best for him and make him comfortable.


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No you shouldn't put a uth on it unless it's regulated by a thermostat.

What about feeding and handling. Should I wait a certain amount if time on feeding and handling?


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We handle ours from day 1. I've seen a lot of people say to wait weeks but we haven't had any issues with feedings, striking, etc... We always offer on feeding day. If the new animal has been with us for a week or a day, if it's feeding day they get the same option the rest do. So far all the ones we have received on Thursday have eaten on Friday. Only 4 to date have refused a meal after shipping, but with in the next couple feedings.

Oh lovely! Good for you!

So I'm on my way home from work and I'm so excited to see how the new big guy (we ended up naming him Conan. Lol) is doing! I tried to pick him up last night and he wasn't having it. He kept hissing at me. So well see what happens. I think I might try to feed him too.


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Poor Conan!! I came home to a cold snake! The heat bulb must of went out while I was at work and his tank was 70 degrees! I am such a bad dad![emoji20] he would probably would rather be at the place I got him from. At least he had a light bulb. So I'm not going to feed him. Too cold I think. If I can get the temp up I might try later tonight.


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It is the power strip. His UTH isn't even on!!! This sucks!


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Did you get a thermostat to control the uth?

Yeah I worked about 2 hours south today. The Wally Word down there had one!


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I got his tank up to temp and he started moving around so I decided to go ahead and see if he would eat. I barely got the rat in his tank and he was coiled up around it. I think those people were starving him. Gotta get him on a schedule!!http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...1a9324733a.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...8a9cdc21e4.jpg


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Conan I'd a good looking snake. You are not a bad dad lol. Crap happens sometimes! The fact that he took yhe rat is such a good sign. How often do you plan on feeding him?

Lol I seen that add on craigslist too! I was going to call on it but never got the time im glad you got him.

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Lol I seen that add on craigslist too! I was going to call on it but never got the time im glad you got him.

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Do u live in Indy?


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Conan I'd a good looking snake. You are not a bad dad lol. Crap happens sometimes! The fact that he took yhe rat is such a good sign. How often do you plan on feeding him?

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Conan is doing great! Sorry I haven't been on here in a couple days. He is eating once a week. And I'm handling as much as I can. At least once a day excepts feeding days and the day after.


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Do u live in Indy?


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No I live about a hour from Indy in the little town of Logansport.

Got ya. I know where that is. I used to go to dog shows there when I bread Pitt Bulls.


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Sorry for the bad grammar. Posted that driving down the interstate and didn't proof read to see what auto correct screwed up! Lol


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Don't text and drive!

It's good that you saved his life -- what are you going to call him?

We named him "Conan"!! Lol


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http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...9d9af0b78b.jpgthis shows his size a little better


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