Baby Boreno

[Lady mkrj58]

My sweet little Boreno Struck at the , he was in the Corner of his favorite Plant I lifted it up And he followed my hand I kinda got the feeling real quick hes gonna get me He did My Husbandry is good temps /etc. He ate a small adult mouse 2 days ago, could he still be hungry... Or is this just what the Borenos do like I said we are learning each other. Any tips from anyone? Whats funny he has a nice hide box from Reptile Basics. I will steer him to the opening he goes in and two minutes hes back under this silly reptile plant.

[artgecko]

Maybe start hook training him. They are supposed to have a strong food response. Each time you go into his tub (not to feed, but to handle), stroke him with a hook, wire hanger, pvc pipe, etc. Do this each time and it should let him know that food is not coming and help get him "out of food mode". If he strikes though, don't leave him alone, because that will teach him that striking gets him left alone.

How long have you had him? If more than 2 weeks (and he has eaten for you 2-3 times) it should be ok to start handling sessions.

As for the hide... He may think it is too large and prefers the smaller plant. Put some balled up paper, etc. in the good hide so that it will feel snugger for him. That may help.

[Fireproof]

Maybe he's mad because you are saying his name wrong.

It's a Borneo as in born-eo, not Boreno as in bor-eno.

[Lady mkrj58]

He arrived December 2 and I left him alone for 4 days to recoup from his trip, I then started at least one time a day to get him out absolutely a Angel then he ate a mouse he turned down the Rat pup on Saturday evening, today he's showing me is Awsome power lol and I very familiar with the follow thru same as Parrots I was always the Biggest Bird so This little guy will learn he can't bully me. I will try the pvc pipe trick as I ordered a new hook just awhile ago. Thanks for the help I really do appreciate the input and help.

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[Lady mkrj58]

Thank for the correct spelling Fireproof I'll work on that because I don't want to hurt his feelings.

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[Lady mkrj58]

Here is the Hide Box
I will do the newspaper trick. It's the medium size

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[Lady mkrj58]

And here he is

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[Fireproof]

Thank for the correct spelling Fireproof I'll work on that because I don't want to hurt his feelings.

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Hehe.

Great looking blood there!


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[Lady mkrj58]

I just love him and his beauty , I will get to work on the PVC found some in the Garage, Im just going to us the skill saw to get it the length I want. With all these improvements Im sure will help , others talk about the nippy stage He and I will overcome this. lol

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[artgecko]

he looks nice. A couple points to consider:
1. Generally most snake folks recommend leaving the snake alone to de-stress and acclimate to their new environment at least 2 weeks before handling (changing bedding, feeding, etc. is OK, but wait to handle). Also, people alternatively recommend not handling until the snake has eaten at least 2-3 times consistently for you.

2. I am not sure with STPs, but with all of the other snakes I keep, you need to wait at least 48 hours after eating to handle, otherwise you risk a regurg which can be bad for the snake.

3. You might want to consider replacing the plant hide with another black one (like the one in the pic) that is the same size. This way, he has two options for temperature (I assume you have a hide on the warm and cool ends of the tank) but they are both the same.

Given that you just got him on the 2nd, I'd give him a week or so to settle in before continuing your handling. I am not sure on the feeding schedule for Borneos, but I assume they are once a week.. I'd feed him on whatever day is one week from your last successful feeding attempt, let him digest for a couple days, then try handling again.

Is this your first snake? Just curious as most people don't choose a STP for their first (due to the possible attitude and trickier handling). I hope you have good luck with him!