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[Craiga 01453]

Cool. They were just delivered. I'll rinse them and let them warm up for a bit then switch them out. Thanks

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Sounds good! After that he'll be good to go!!

Are you following proper quarantine practices to protect your other snake?

[HeathBish]

Sounds good! After that he'll be good to go!!

Are you following proper quarantine practices to protect your other snake?

I'm not sure what those are and I'm no Dr bt I work in the medical field. My daughter and I are the only ones who handle them. I gave her the "leave Slitherz alone for a week, then we will feed him, and still leave alone for at least another week so I could see where he is", speech. We both got our fill for 10 mins when we brought him home. I told her until we know he's healthy not to go near Luna until she's changed her clothes and washed her hands well. They're in separate rooms. I figure if he has mites they could transfer on clothes. That's all I really have though. I probably should have asked y'all. Did I mess up?

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[Craiga 01453]

I'm not sure what those are and I'm no Dr bt I work in the medical field. My daughter and I are the only ones who handle them. I gave her the "leave Slitherz alone for a week, then we will feed him, and still leave alone for at least another week so I could see where he is", speech. We both got our fill for 10 mins when we brought him home. I told her until we know he's healthy not to go near Luna until she's changed her clothes and washed her hands well. They're in separate rooms. I figure if he has mites they could transfer on clothes. That's all I really have though. I probably should have asked y'all. Did I mess up?

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Sounds to me like you're doing really well. You're using common sense and safe practices without even knowing about quarantine for new animals!!

You are basically already doing everything you should be.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...antine-process

This link should help answer any questions you may have, but you're off to a great start!! Keep up the good work!!

[Bogertophis]

As far as his food refusal, keep in mind that snakes need water FAR MORE than food...I'm so glad that you got him to safety JUST IN TIME. I mean that...
I think he was so dehydrated that had he taken food when you offered, he's have regurgitated it anyway, or died trying to digest it. So go slow, when you
do offer him food in another week or so, make it smaller than what you'd normally feed...and if he refuses, you won't be wasting so much either. But it truly
may take some time for his digestion & his body to get up to speed, since he was without heat for who-knows-how-long? I think he'll do well with you if you
are patient. I wouldn't worry about the hiss...if I were in his scales, I'd likewise assume all humans are jerks. He was miserable, that's all...but soon
he'll realize he is safe with you.

[Craiga 01453]

As far as his food refusal, keep in mind that snakes need water FAR MORE than food...I'm so glad that you got him to safety JUST IN TIME. I mean that...
I think he was so dehydrated that had he taken food when you offered, he's have regurgitated it anyway, or died trying to digest it. So go slow, when you
do offer him food in another week or so, make it smaller than what you'd normally feed...and if he refuses, you won't be wasting so much either. But it truly
may take some time for his digestion & his body to get up to speed, since he was without heat for who-knows-how-long? I think he'll do well with you if you
are patient. I wouldn't worry about the hiss...if I were in his scales, I'd likewise assume all humans are jerks. He was miserable, that's all...but soon
he'll realize he is safe with you.

Very good points made here

[HeathBish]

As far as his food refusal, keep in mind that snakes need water FAR MORE than food...I'm so glad that you got him to safety JUST IN TIME. I mean that...
I think he was so dehydrated that had he taken food when you offered, he's have regurgitated it anyway, or died trying to digest it. So go slow, when you
do offer him food in another week or so, make it smaller than what you'd normally feed...and if he refuses, you won't be wasting so much either. But it truly
may take some time for his digestion & his body to get up to speed, since he was without heat for who-knows-how-long? I think he'll do well with you if you
are patient. I wouldn't worry about the hiss...if I were in his scales, I'd likewise assume all humans are jerks. He was miserable, that's all...but soon
he'll realize he is safe with you.

Thanks so much! I'm so happy to have you guys! Very much appreciated!

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[HeathBish]

Very good points made here

Thanks so much! I'm so happy to have you guys! Very much appreciated!

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[Bogertophis]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy to have you guys! Very much appreciated!

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We're here because it's a pleasure to help, knowing that each time means one more snake is rescued & taken care of properly. We can't actually BE everywhere...
but as a "community" we can do a lot.

[HeathBish]

I wanted to post yesterday but got busy and forgot. When I changed out his hides I saw signs that he's in shed. That explains the hissing, right?

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[zina10]

I wanted to post yesterday but got busy and forgot. When I changed out his hides I saw signs that he's in shed. That explains the hissing, right?

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Maybe, maybe not. They certainly get a bit more defensive in shed.

Honestly, just don't even pay it any kind of attention. Snakes hiss at times. I find that with BP's its usually quite the comical attempt at seeming scary. Sometimes its more of a loud exhale then a real hiss with meaning.

I would only pay any attention to it if the snake raises up his head and neck slightly, starting straight at you, with a tight S-curve to the neck. Clearly meaning business. I've seen that with many snakes but only a handful BP's. And usually it was defensive yet bold hatchlings that did this, and they gave that up in no time.

This move and new home is all stressful to your boy. Sure, he has it FAR BETTER now. But its still a change, its still stress. Even though he went to a better home. The older they are, the more time they need to get used to new situations. As is, he wasn't taken care of well. He really needs a TON of downtime. Give him 100% correct husbandry, a LOT of privacy, and then ...time.
You could tape black construction paper on the back and sides of the tank, it is to exposed, to light. Keep most of the top covered too, and you can keep covering a bit of the front like you do now.

You WILL have to move him sometimes, or perform maintenance. Do it matter of fact. He may protest a bit, don't let it intimidate you. Ignore it, pick him up. Use gentle but deliberate movements. Not darting, hesitant, stabbing towards him movements. Swoop him up, set him back down. Gentle but deliberate.

Every so often one of mine will let out a little hiss. Its more like a "hey now, I was napping" It means nothing. They can have a voice, an opinion. I will respect that and be gentle, but do what I need to do, without hurting them, without scaring them.

You and him will get to know one another. They can live up to 50 years old, you have SO MUCH TIME with him. Some patience now will go a long way

Thank you for saving him!!