» Site Navigation
2 members and 3,380 guests
Most users ever online was 6,337, 01-24-2020 at 04:30 AM.
» Today's Birthdays
» Stats
Members: 75,095
Threads: 248,535
Posts: 2,568,714
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, Daisyg
|
-
BPnet Veteran
-
-
Re: Dash... a good story on how he got his name
He's handsome! I think it will go away with time. I've got some Sterilite tubs that have a bit that hangs down from the lid, and when the snakes try to crawl between where the lid clamps and that plastic piece, they get what I call "tub rub" and it gets white where it's rubbed against that hanging down part (I don't know what to call it, I guess I'll get pictures of it). After a few sheds - it goes away.
-
-
BPnet Veteran
Re: Dash... a good story on how he got his name
Originally Posted by rabernet
He's handsome! I think it will go away with time. I've got some Sterilite tubs that have a bit that hangs down from the lid, and when the snakes try to crawl between where the lid clamps and that plastic piece, they get what I call "tub rub" and it gets white where it's rubbed against that hanging down part (I don't know what to call it, I guess I'll get pictures of it). After a few sheds - it goes away.
wow, thank you robin.. that certainly is reassuring. That would be amazing if it went away...
he sure is spunky... do you think he will calm down? Hes more strikey/nervous than any of my other snakes (jaxson the baby boa included) im thinking its because of the trauma/stress he was under.. im hoping some time will calm him down.
thank you for commenting.. i was starting to wonder if the title said "dont respond" lol
-
-
Re: Dash... a good story on how he got his name
Yah, I know how that is - I sometimes feel that way too.
Give him some time to get settled - how long have you had him? I find with age, even my most flighty ones mellow. I seriously doubt he was too traumatized - most likely his personality was like that before the dashboard incident - afterall - he was the one to "dash" away.
-
-
BPnet Veteran
Re: Dash... a good story on how he got his name
hehehe... dash, it couldnt be more fitting i swear! my husband came up with it, i wanted to call him trouble lol. I have had him since Thursday here and the "incident" happened about two weeks ago, give or take a day. I know I havnt had him long.. i was just concerned with him being strikey. I think hes hungry too, i offered him a mouse and he wouldnt strike/constrict he would just lunge at it and bash his face into the bin lol.. a bit amusing if you ask me.
-
-
Re: Dash... a good story on how he got his name
He's probably just overwhelmed right now. I'm sure once he's had time to settle in and learn your routines he'll be just fine!
-
-
Re: Dash... a good story on how he got his name
One other suggestion - if he seems like he's just completely stressed out and constantly striking - try putting some crumpled up newpaper in his enclosure - fill it up. That will give him a feeling of security and he'll feel something touching him from all sides and should help to settle him. You can start weaning him off of the paper once he's settled by removing a piece every few days.
I even would drop a small mouse in on feeding day (with the newspaper) and check back and mouse would be gone.
-
-
Re: Dash... a good story on how he got his name
What a DOLLLLL!!!!!! Love the name.... lol He's got crazy-good eyes!
Grey Scale is a good thing...
-
-
-
-
BPnet Veteran
Re: Dash... a good story on how he got his name
Originally Posted by rabernet
One other suggestion - if he seems like he's just completely stressed out and constantly striking - try putting some crumpled up newpaper in his enclosure - fill it up. That will give him a feeling of security and he'll feel something touching him from all sides and should help to settle him. You can start weaning him off of the paper once he's settled by removing a piece every few days.
I even would drop a small mouse in on feeding day (with the newspaper) and check back and mouse would be gone.
thats a great idea, thank you!!
Originally Posted by Laooda
What a DOLLLLL!!!!!! Love the name.... lol He's got crazy-good eyes!
thanks!
Originally Posted by FL0OD
great to finally see him Ashley, hes awesome!!!
I figured you would see it and it would save ya a PM thank you
-
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|