to the forum. In addition to a good set-up and husbandry, it is also a good idea to keep accurate feed/ growth records. I keep track of when I fed them, what I fed them, how big the prey was, when they shed, when they poop etc... I also weigh my snakes at least once per month. Usually after a poop or shed, or when ever I start noticing a growth spurt. Keeping accurate records will help the vets whenever you take your snake in for a check-up or if it gets sick. Also if you snake gets anything like mouth rot, scale rot, or mites document that to as to what it was, what you treated it with, etc... This will also help you, the snake and the vet. I also keep the vet results from check-ups. I do this in case I ever need to re-home my snakes then I will have an accurate history to turn over to the new owners. I know I would be more likely to take a snake that came with a documented history ( whether good or bad) over one that the owner "claimed" had always been a good, healthy snake. That's just my opinion and recommendation. Oh! and make sure you always keep a camera handy. We always like to see pics of snakes... and also if you have any problems, a picture really is worth a thousand words...


Rob