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Re: Humidity, and bad sheds.
It’s just very stressful to me, like I want to nail it perfectly but I just feel that I’m just not cut out for it sometimes. And since I struggle with my mental health it just makes things way harder for me stress wise and etc. I truly want my snake to live the best life he possibly can as I love him very much. But it’s just really difficult for me to do 100%, as he’s my first pet.
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Re: Humidity, and bad sheds.
Originally Posted by TheReptileCyka
It’s just very stressful to me, like I want to nail it perfectly but I just feel that I’m just not cut out for it sometimes. And since I struggle with my mental health it just makes things way harder for me stress wise and etc. I truly want my snake to live the best life he possibly can as I love him very much. But it’s just really difficult for me to do 100%, as he’s my first pet.
Keep your chin up. You're doing just fine and now making improvements. Only you know if you're not cut out for it, but I think you're doing fine and on your way to being a great snake parent. Don't give up yet, unless you feel it's the only choice. But I think you're selling yourself short. You're currently putting in tons of effort and taking steps to make improvements. That's what good keepers do.
I also suffer from mental health issues. I've been struggling lately, quite a bit (currently working with my drs to find the right balance of meds and therapy. Not fun, but I can see light at the end of the tunnel). But my snakes are my serenity. They bring me peace. And I promise, once you have everything dialed in it gets a LOT easier. My snakes actually help tremendously with my mental health.
I hope you don't get too discouraged, you're so close!!! And once you're there it's so much easier.
Feel free to PM me with any questions. You seem like a good person, who truly cares about their pet. So I'll be happy to help you out if I can.
Keep up the good work, you'll get there...and soon.
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Re: Humidity, and bad sheds.
Originally Posted by TheReptileCyka
It’s just very stressful to me, like I want to nail it perfectly but I just feel that I’m just not cut out for it sometimes. And since I struggle with my mental health it just makes things way harder for me stress wise and etc. I truly want my snake to live the best life he possibly can as I love him very much. But it’s just really difficult for me to do 100%, as he’s my first pet.
You didn't exactly start with an easy "first pet"...so keep that in mind too. Don't beat yourself up, it sounds to me like you've almost got this dialed in, & it sure helps to know that for this species, normal sheds often resemble an "explosion", lol. I have lots of snake experience but none with any kind of retic, so I couldn't have told you that either.
Your good intentions speaks volumes about you. And no one's perfect all the time.
As far as the vet goes, check out his actual credentials (degrees & any advanced training)...most have them framed up on their wall somewhere, but they shouldn't be shy when asked about it.
Last edited by Bogertophis; 05-28-2020 at 05:06 PM.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
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Re: Humidity, and bad sheds.
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
You didn't exactly start with an easy "first pet"...
Nope. I’ve kept snakes for close to 25yrs and my two retics were the most challenging, expensive, and stressful animals I’ve ever kept. Never again.
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Re: Humidity, and bad sheds.
Originally Posted by jmcrook
Nope. I’ve kept snakes for close to 25yrs and my two retics were the most challenging, expensive, and stressful animals I’ve ever kept. Never again.
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I've got over 15 years of snake keeping experience and started out about 21 years ago. Took a few years off. But I consider myself to be "experienced" and I personally haven't added a retic to the family and don't plan to.
Like the others said,a retic isn't an easy species, let alone for a fish time snake keeper. But that being said, you're still SOOOOO close. A retic wouldn't be my first choice, but they are awesome animals.
Keep doing what you're doing. Keep up the research and you'll be good to go.
And your next snake (cause one is never enough, hahahaha) will be a breeze for you. Well, most species anyway.
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For me I just really like big snakes you know? Maybe I shouldn’t have picked a retic because it’s super expensive and just all around stressful. But he’s literally a great snake in terms of personality, he’s so sweet and I’ve never had a problem with his temperament.
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Re: Humidity, and bad sheds.
Originally Posted by TheReptileCyka
For me I just really like big snakes you know? Maybe I shouldn’t have picked a retic because it’s super expensive and just all around stressful. But he’s literally a great snake in terms of personality, he’s so sweet and I’ve never had a problem with his temperament.
See, we're here to help you over this little speed bump!!
You're on the right track, keep up the good work
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Thank you all very much,
I was convinced if I came on this forum that I’d be ridiculed and hated. But apparently not, I was actually pretty welcomed here. Like I was convinced this morning I’d get loaded with people saying I’m a terrible person and etc etc. But I was actually in for a pleasant surprise! =)
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Re: Humidity, and bad sheds.
Originally Posted by TheReptileCyka
Thank you all very much,
I was convinced if I came on this forum that I’d be ridiculed and hated. But apparently not, I was actually pretty welcomed here. Like I was convinced this morning I’d get loaded with people saying I’m a terrible person and etc etc. But I was actually in for a pleasant surprise! =)
That's AWESOME to hear!!!!
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