FB Ball Groups are the toilet of the internet (seeking husbandry advice)

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Did the beginning of the fast coincide with the enclosure upgrade?

[Sonny1318]

Did the beginning of the fast coincide with the enclosure upgrade?

Believe this was already asked, Debra. Peace

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Believe this was already asked, Deborah. Peace

And yet still unanswered which is why I asked AGAIN.

[royalreilly]

Some people will tell you "x enclosure won't work! x substrate won't work!" but I find that a lot of times those people are only saying that because they think their way is the best way. About half a year ago I moved my bp into an exo-terra because I wanted a nicer looking set-up and easier access inside the enclosure. Additionally I've used coconut fiber substrate the whole time I've had him. It's great for trying to hold in humidity, so it's probably a very good choice for you.

I don't know why so many people claim that glass enclosures and exo-terras don't work. Humidity can be a little hard to keep, but there are solutions for that. Misting a few times a day will help a lot. Instead of that though, I set up a cool mist humidifier on a timer. I also keep 3/4 of the top covered with a sheet of acrylic and some kitchen towels, which helps too (the acrylic is too small to cover the whole top as it was cut to fit an enclosure from when he was much smaller.)

I will say that when I switched him into the new enclosure I gave him the same time to acclimate as you would for taking a new snake home. I really think it helped him adjust, and after waiting a few weeks to feed him he ate like a champ.

Best of luck!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Some people will tell you "x enclosure won't work! x substrate won't work!" but I find that a lot of times those people are only saying that because they think their way is the best way. About half a year ago I moved my bp into an exo-terra because I wanted a nicer looking set-up and easier access inside the enclosure. Additionally I've used coconut fiber substrate the whole time I've had him. It's great for trying to hold in humidity, so it's probably a very good choice for you.

False, if an animal does not eat it's your animal that tells you that something does not work for them and EXPERIENCED keeper know proven solution to make an animal resume feeding, it's not about my way is the best way, if I was telling people to follow my way they would fail which is why I rarely recommend MY WAY to new keepers.

Any enclosure can be made to work but if there is an issue, stress, aggressivity, refusal than something does not work and an intelligent keeper should be open to change.

[royalreilly]

False, if an animal does not eat it's your animal that tells you that something does not work for them and EXPERIENCED keeper know proven solution to make an animal resume feeding, it's not about my way is the best way, if I was telling people to follow my way they would fail which is why I rarely recommend MY WAY to new keepers.

Any enclosure can be made to work but if there is an issue, stress, aggressivity, refusal than something does not work and an intelligent keeper should be open to change.

Sorry I didn't mean to offend at all! I wasn't really reading through other people's posts, I was just replying to OP's concern about the people on the FB groups and their attitude, not really to the input from people here. One of the things I love about this forum is how people can share info without the negative attitude things like facebook groups tend to carry. I understand that there may be an issue with husbandry, and that's why I shared the way I personally made the transition and allowed the snake to have a "cool down" time to adjust. It's different for every set-up and every snake though!

[Valrie87]

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the encouragement and input. I've always loved this forum for that reason

[Valrie87]

Yep. I went from a 10 gallon to the 20 gallon exoterra

[Danger noodles]

false, if an animal does not eat it's your animal that tells you that something does not work for them and experienced keeper know proven solution to make an animal resume feeding, it's not about my way is the best way, if i was telling people to follow my way they would fail which is why i rarely recommend my way to new keepers.

Any enclosure can be made to work but if there is an issue, stress, aggressivity, refusal than something does not work and an intelligent keeper should be open to change.

best advice ever!!!