Mazikeen progression thread

[Starscream]

you have a wonderful tub setup!!!

Thanks! It's seen a lot more stuff added in the month I've had her lol.

[tttaylorrr]

Thanks! It's seen a lot more stuff added in the month I've had her lol.

well you've done a terrific job within that month. if you don't mind me asking: how big is your tub? and is that a little container of sphagnum moss i spy?

[Starscream]

well you've done a terrific job within that month. if you don't mind me asking: how big is your tub? and is that a little container of sphagnum moss i spy?

I'm honestly not sure; I don't remember how many quarts/gallons it was displayed at. It's the biggest one Walmart sells when it's not Christmas-time, and it's about 3 feet by around 18 inches by 18 tall or so. I don't have a ruler to measure exactly so that's all from eyeballing it.

And it is indeed spaghum moss in that lil container! Spazhime recommended it on their tumblr, and while I haven't really seen Maze use it, I'd prefer to give her the option. She hasn't figured out that she can dig yet, but that might just be a side effect of not having a super thick layer of substrate right now (I didn't sterilize enough this time around, my bad!!)

[tttaylorrr]

I'm honestly not sure; I don't remember how many quarts/gallons it was displayed at. It's the biggest one Walmart sells when it's not Christmas-time, and it's about 3 feet by around 18 inches by 18 tall or so. I don't have a ruler to measure exactly so that's all from eyeballing it.

And it is indeed spaghum moss in that lil container! Spazhime recommended it on their tumblr, and while I haven't really seen Maze use it, I'd prefer to give her the option. She hasn't figured out that she can dig yet, but that might just be a side effect of not having a super thick layer of substrate right now (I didn't sterilize enough this time around, my bad!!)

thanks for the answers! you've done a great job on the tub. i'm actually new to tub setups so i like seeing how others set up theirs!

[Starscream]

thanks for the answers! you've done a great job on the tub. i'm actually new to tub setups so i like seeing how others set up theirs!

No problem, thanks for the questions! Tubs are fun; you can pretty much customize however you want. I've seen layouts where someone drilled screws into the base of logs through the plastic to create a more natural-looking effect of my pvc pipes. They look pretty dang sweet, and I would do the same if I could find some nice branches that I'm sure aren't toxic. (And bake them first bc I'm suspicious of bacteria lmao).

[Zincubus]

Mazikeen is now three months old as of yesterday! She got a rat to celebrate.




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This photo reminds me of my special Hybrid




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[Starscream]

This photo reminds me of my special Hybrid




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What a pretty baby! And that's a dang good photo, whoa. I was surprised when mine had a reflection, personally -- didn't expect plastic to be that reflective. It's all in the angle lol!

[Starscream]

She is definitely in shed now lol. I might have handled her more than necessary, but not to worry! No more until she sheds. (which is hopefully before Wednesday because that's our scheduled vet check up.)

Serious question though: if she's still in shed by Tuesday should I just reschedule the appointment? I've read that overhandling can damage the new skin and she's majorly cranky whilst in shed anyways.... ??







Kinda funny to compare that last image to the last time she was in shed. She wouldn't unball last time -- this time she doesn't want to stop exploring lol.

[hollowlaughter]

I'd say no on cancelling. Going to the vet falls under "unavoidable handling" imho, but I've taken that stance since the specialized exotics vet I go to is in the Army and can be out in field at in opportune times. Better to see her when she is around for the snake, vs the roommate's cats who can easily see one of the others.

[Starscream]

Thanks for the advice. You're probably right -- I scheduled this appointment two weeks ago, so it'd probably be another two weeks before they could get her in again. Guess we're going in cranky!

There she is.


(She's even more blue now than in this picture.)