Advice on Not Eating and Setup

[Bogertophis]

Optimally hides should be opaque. The only issue with this one is that you used tape, which is dangerous in a snake enclosure. The humidity & warmth provided tends to loosen tape- which then can stick on the snake when is slides past, with very bad effects. If they get near the heat, for example, the tape can essentially end up being "hot-glued" to the snake. Please re-think your hides- sorry to say- I know you mean well, but it has happened enough times that we know about, so we advise against using ANY tape in ANY snake enclosure.

[Snow Balls]

Ideally it should be but the hide is still good temporarily. You could cover it with tape or leaves so light can't get through.

In my opinion, you should never have any sort of tape inside a snakes enclosure. They can and will get it stuck to them and it wont be very fun trying to get it off

[Snow Balls]

After a couple of tries that week

How often are you trying to feed this snake exactly? Because "a couple of tries a week" is to much for a BP

[Bogertophis]

Were you using the tape to cover sharp edges on the "hide" after cutting the doorway? If so, all you need to do is slightly melt the plastic. Get a cheap "soldering iron"- which is also what most ppl use to put ventilation holes in the plastic tubs they use for snakes. Like this: "30 watt lightweight soldering iron"
(always do this- melting plastic- OUTSIDE like on porch or in garage- as the fumes are very toxic- avoid breathing them, okay?)

[Bogertophis]

In my opinion, you should never have any sort of tape inside a snakes enclosure. They can and will get it stuck to them and it wont be very fun trying to get it off

Actually, it can tear their scales off when you try to remove it- and remember, you cannot use any sort of solvent on a snake's body- it would be toxic & probably sicken or kill them.
So just don't use tape....please?

[robithinker]

Regarding tape, yes, I have read about the dangers. I figured if it’s duct tape and on the cool end of the cage it would minimize the risk (at least until I can get a more permanent solution), but I guess it probably does not make sense to take the risk.

As an aside, I live in Switzerland. Reptile/snake supplies are fairly thin to come by. f”Frozen food/heating solutions are no issue, but acquarium decorations are more difficult to source. Ordering from abroad is difficult, if they even deliver to Switzerland, as it is not technically in the EU. So the few places that do deliver often charge excessive shipping and/or import duties.

Here is a second I made, but it is even less opaque than the first.




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[robithinker]

Ok no tape.

Please understand, I am completely focused on the well being of my snake. If the consensus is against something, then I take that to heart.


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[robithinker]

I also bought some foam rubber sheets to glue to the back and sides while I was at the store, and another plant.


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[Bogertophis]

...I figured if it’s duct tape and on the cool end of the cage it would minimize the risk (at least until I can get a more permanent solution), but I guess it probably does not make sense to take the risk.

As an aside, I live in Switzerland...

The problem with snakes is that sometimes -usually overnight- they rearrange the furniture- you cannot count on things staying where you put them. Snakes will be snakes...and we'd rather keep you & your snake out of trouble by giving you the benefit of our experience.

Helps knowing roughly where you are- so you're in a place that might benefit from "insulating" the sides of this tank, instead of just covering some of his "panoramic view".

[Bogertophis]

I also bought some foam rubber sheets to glue to the back and sides while I was at the store, and another plant.


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You mean for the outside, as insulation & privacy?