Yes, another one of those threads..

I've read a few threads on here, learned a few new things, such as..

- wet towel for shed problems

- don't put in bath before/during shed, as it can wash off the oils

- don't hold your snake too much, unless he/she is OK with it

- a wet towel over the tank helps keep the humidity level up (works for me, thanks whoever mentioned that.)

Anyways, my new addition to the family is pretty cool. I'm not sure on the sex yet, I imagine I would have to take it to a vet for that. I named him/her Sam, that way it has a unisex name, so I can't be right or wrong. Sam seems to like being held so far, doesn't jerk it's head side-to-side, doesn't try to get away quickly, just slides in and out between my fingers, or will interrupt my typing and slide on top of my laptop keyboard and just rest (imagine the heat from the battery feels good)

I have put a picture of Sam's living arrangements. Please feel free to critique it, give advice, etc. He/She has a warm side that stays between 84-86, and a cool side that is 78-80. A deep water bowl under the light, which helps the humidity levels, and two identical hides. Is it true that all hides have to be identical?



And a picture of Sam