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Re: 3x2x2 Modification for Antaresia
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
I hope it doesn't feel like I'm too critical of your efforts- I really just want to keep you out of trouble with your new tiny snake, by giving you the benefit of my years of experience w/ tiny s.
BTW, I've never used "tubs" to house snakes. But if there's too much humidity- you need more air-holes.
Like anyone, I can get defensive when someone criticizes my efforts. But unlike some, I can step back and ask myself, "Is she right though?" So fire away. I asked for it.
So far I've been able to regulate the humidity by limiting the amount of water I put in there. If I have to drill holes, I'll be careful.
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Re: 3x2x2 Modification for Antaresia
Originally Posted by Homebody
I'll give a sponge a try and I'll keep my eye out for a small water dish, maybe something with a suction cup on it so the snake won't knock it over.
& again, don't worry with a flat-bottom bowl- that's really all you need. (Besides, I don't think you'll FIND one with a suction cup on the bottom- )
Also, if you're putting the bowl inside that metal thing with the sponge, it won't even matter if it spills.
Last edited by Bogertophis; 02-12-2022 at 03:47 PM.
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Re: 3x2x2 Modification for Antaresia
Originally Posted by Homebody
Like anyone, I can get defensive when someone criticizes my efforts. But unlike some, I can step back and ask myself, "Is she right though?" So fire away. I asked for it.
So far I've been able to regulate the humidity by limiting the amount of water I put in there. If I have to drill holes, I'll be careful.
Criticizing is never what I'm about (& it's actually fun to see what other ideas you came up with) but keeping your new little snake out of dangerous situations is. Until you've kept them for a while, they're going to think of many things that you never did, & some of those "things" can potentially hurt them. I'm always "thinking outside the box" too- that's why I like roaming thru home improvement-hardware stores & thrift stores. There's so many ways to do things.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
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Re: 3x2x2 Modification for Antaresia
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
Frying pan hole: the other option is to permanently glue something inside the hole.
Great idea! I'll try filling it with silicone.
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Re: 3x2x2 Modification for Antaresia
Originally Posted by Homebody
Great idea! I'll try filling it with silicone.
I've done the same thing with some nice driftwood that had a "dangerous" hole- Actually, I glued a small cork into it (it matched the wood color) but just the silicone will work too.
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Re: 3x2x2 Modification for Antaresia
I don't think your set up is bad but Boger makes some really good points and she's been keeping these smaller pythons way longer than I have, so take that good advice and run with it. I will say with the roller toys, I actually picked one of these up from my local Petsmart and my guy spends a ton of time on it. Gives you some more climbing room without adding something giant to the enclosure. The only downside about them is if you wanted to do a more naturalistic enclosure, these stick out like a sore thumb. For me I don't mind I just like the enrichment option for the snake, but just an obvious thing to keep in mind.
Personally aside from what Boger mentioned, I'd like to see some more climbing surfaces in there. You do have several options but I promise if you add more branches the snake WILL use them. I thought at first that I had too much but the more I watch our spotted python the more I noticed how much he uses every climbing surface in the enclosure.
Last edited by Hugsplox; 02-14-2022 at 10:50 AM.
Reason: Correcting my poor spelling :)
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Re: 3x2x2 Modification for Antaresia
Originally Posted by Hugsplox
Personally aside from what Boger mentioned, I'd like to see some more climbing surfaces in there. You do have several options but I promise if you add more branches the snake WILL use them. I thought at first that I had too much but the more I watch our spotted python the more I noticed how much he uses every climbing surface in the enclosure.
I'll keep an eye out for a thin branch to run from the left rear bottom corner to the right front top corner. I need to be careful with climbing surfaces on the left of the enclosure. I don't want anything that will allow him to get too close to the RHP, and the RHP covers a full third of the terrarium.
Last edited by Homebody; 02-14-2022 at 11:17 AM.
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I'm glad Hugsplox mentioned that you might want to add more climbing opportunities- I thought so too, but I figured your new snake might be a bit shy at first anyway- but yes, they seem to LOVE natural branches- straight things (like wooden dowels) not so much. You can add things -it doesn't all have to be there right from day one. I think some snakes (especially these & also rat snakes) enjoy "new furniture" to explore & climb on, as opposed to being upset by "changes".
Last edited by Bogertophis; 02-14-2022 at 02:51 PM.
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Re: 3x2x2 Modification for Antaresia
4 days until my new arrival. For your review and comment, I've attached pictures and a brief description of my current enclosure furnishings.
Warm side hide=black plastic bowl 7" in diameter x 2" deep w/slate cover; Cool side sky hide=same bowl secured to the ceiling; white water bowl 8.5" in diameter x 3" deep w/Golum statuette; 3 climbing branches coated in polyurethane (2 cross in the center and one runs along the back wall); 1 wire tunnel covered in fake foliage; 1 green paper tunnel with leaf stencil; 1 fake flower branch to hold the RHP thermostat probe; all the above on repticarpet.
Two circular black plastic hides measuring 7" in diameter x 2" high; one water bowl of the same description with porous stone; one Accurite thermometer/hydrometer; on 3" of shredded paper substrate. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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