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Re: Tyrion's Progression Thread
Love ur new noodle just a heads up that box u have for a hide as soon as he poops or pees on it, it’s then trash try getting something that’s non porous that can be washed rinsed and sanitized.
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Re: Tyrion's Progression Thread
A couple years ago, I used cardboard boxes, and then just threw them out and got a new one when they got soiled. Eventually I found little washable hides that fit.
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Re: Tyrion's Progression Thread
Originally Posted by Aerries
Love ur new noodle just a heads up that box u have for a hide as soon as he poops or pees on it, it’s then trash try getting something that’s non porous that can be washed rinsed and sanitized.
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Great point. I was actually going to try to hit Home Depot today to get the little plastic flower pot bottom for him! Thanks for the tips!
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Originally Posted by Godzilla78
A couple years ago, I used cardboard boxes, and then just threw them out and got a new one when they got soiled. Eventually I found little washable hides that fit.
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Thanks for the info! I'm going to do that too, now, instead of the cardboard!
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Re: Tyrion's Progression Thread
Someone likes to climb his “leaves!”
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Tyrion's Progression Thread
First attempt at feeding after his week-long acclimation period was a success!!! He was chilling in his hide, with his cute little head poking out. He retreated inside when I opened the Enclosure, but I dangled the live rat fuzzy (16g) by the tail with my forceps, and he struck through the opening! Took him a few strikes, but he got him in less than 5 seconds!!
Poor little guy ate butt first, but he got it down! He tried sideways at first, but that didn’t work so he repositioned, but grabbed the butt. We’ll keep trying my little buddy!
Here he is with a full belly backing back into his favorite hide!
So, one week down, one successful feeding (so far!) I’m going to leave the room now that he has dispatched and swallowed his prey so he feels more secure.
He was 109g when I began his acclimation period 9 days ago. I’m going to give him another week before I begin handling him. I’m going to feed him another live rat fuzzy next Saturday (his feeding day!) and then give him until Monday or Tuesday before I take him out to weigh him again! After a few more successful live feedings, I’m going to try to change him over to F/T. We’ll see how that goes! I’m prepared to be very patient with him!
I’m so happy he ate! I was definitely very anxious about it all week! Checking his temps, keeping his room (my office) nice and humid for him (right at 50%), (none of that will change, I’m a bit obsessive about his husbandry). I’ve been pouring over all these forums, and all the fantastic advice and the awesome community have made me feel better, because I feel better equipped to care for my little buddy!
Thanks for stopping by to look!
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0.0.1 Mexican Black Kingsnake (BHB Waitlist)
Felines
0.1 Calico "Abby" (2009)
0.1 Brown Tabby "Ziva" (2009)
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Re: Tyrion's Progression Thread
Wow cool hide. Looks great!
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One little thing: For the baby rodent's sake, please grip firmly by the base of the tail or more ideally, by the back/scruff if able. Elsewise, their tail can get degloved and cause them a lot of pain.
Plus, it makes it easier for them to strike and hit the head to dispatch and eat it quick.
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Re: Tyrion's Progression Thread
Originally Posted by hollowlaughter
One little thing: For the baby rodent's sake, please grip firmly by the base of the tail or more ideally, by the back/scruff if able. Elsewise, their tail can get degloved and cause them a lot of pain.
Plus, it makes it easier for them to strike and hit the head to dispatch and eat it quick.
Thank you for that helpful tip, I will definitely do that. I have compassion for the baby rodents, I used to have a pet rat, so I genuinely appreciate that tip!
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Shawn
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1.0 Het Stripe Piebald "Tyrion" (2017) Dragon Herp (Los Angeles)
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0.0.1 Mexican Black Kingsnake (BHB Waitlist)
Felines
0.1 Calico "Abby" (2009)
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Re: Tyrion's Progression Thread
I don’t know what he’s gonna do when he gets bigger Lol
Happy I got his tongue that time!!
2nd feeding on Saturday! Keep your fingers crossed!!!!
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Shawn
Ball Pythons
1.0 Het Stripe Piebald "Tyrion" (2017) Dragon Herp (Los Angeles)
Kingsnakes
0.0.1 Mexican Black Kingsnake (BHB Waitlist)
Felines
0.1 Calico "Abby" (2009)
0.1 Brown Tabby "Ziva" (2009)
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