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How do I get my BP out of a log?
I have a bottomless log hide that she has been in constantly since she began the shedding process a day or two ago. Her eyes have just begun to turn and shehasn't been very active at all. I want to hold her for a few minutes because I want to document how her color changes during this process. Only problem is, I can't get her out of the log. How do I do this without getting my finger bit off?
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Re: How do I get my BP out of a log?
ALL THAT SLITHERS - Ball Python aficionado/keeper
breeder of African soft fur Rats. Keeper of other small exotic mammals.
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Re: How do I get my BP out of a log?
submerge the log in a peaceful environment.
Naturally the snake will have to come out/up for air. I say in a peaceful environment to ensure the sname is not overly 'spoked' making it stay in the hide to long.
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Re: How do I get my BP out of a log?
Don't submerge anything.
Leave her alone.
then, once she has left the log of her own accord, replace it with something you can lift off, open a window, and throw the thing away. 
dr del
Derek
7 adult Royals (2.5), 1.0 COS Pastel, 1.0 Enchi, 1.1 Lesser platty Royal python, 1.1 Black pastel Royal python, 0.1 Blue eyed leucistic ( Super lesser), 0.1 Piebald Royal python, 1.0 Sinaloan milk snake 1.0 crested gecko and 1 bad case of ETS. no wife, no surprise.
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Re: How do I get my BP out of a log?
 Originally Posted by dr del
Don't submerge anything.
Leave her alone.
then, once she has left the log of her own accord, replace it with something you can lift off, open a window, and throw the thing away.
dr del
 well done Doc. Well done.
ALL THAT SLITHERS - Ball Python aficionado/keeper
breeder of African soft fur Rats. Keeper of other small exotic mammals.
10 sugar gliders
2 tenrecs
5 jumping spiders
paludarium with fish
Brisingr the albino
Snowy the BEL
Piglet the albino conda hognose
FINALLY got my BEL,no longer breeding snakes. married to mechnut450..
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Re: How do I get my BP out of a log?
Originally Posted by dr del
Don't submerge anything.
Leave her alone.
then, once she has left the log of her own accord, replace it with something you can lift off, open a window, and throw the thing away.
dr del
Why? The hide provides excellent cover from evil mice, and is an excellent spot to rub up against when she sheds. Other than that I agree, throwing the log away would be nice, but she likes it.
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Re: How do I get my BP out of a log?
Hi,
Because there will be times when you need to get her out and it's better to plan ahead and have a hide where you can always get access.
I made the same mistake myself with a bit of chola wood - snake loved it, I grew to loathe it.
Took me two weeks to finally catch him outside of it so I could remove it.
dr del
Derek
7 adult Royals (2.5), 1.0 COS Pastel, 1.0 Enchi, 1.1 Lesser platty Royal python, 1.1 Black pastel Royal python, 0.1 Blue eyed leucistic ( Super lesser), 0.1 Piebald Royal python, 1.0 Sinaloan milk snake 1.0 crested gecko and 1 bad case of ETS. no wife, no surprise.
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Re: How do I get my BP out of a log?
Wow, I never even imagined this thing would turn into such an inconvienience!
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Re: How do I get my BP out of a log?
Originally Posted by dr del
Don't submerge anything.
Leave her alone.
then, once she has left the log of her own accord, replace it with something you can lift off, open a window, and throw the thing away.
dr del
Amen!
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Re: How do I get my BP out of a log?
Originally Posted by EvesFriend
Why? The hide provides excellent cover from evil mice, and is an excellent spot to rub up against when she sheds. Other than that I agree, throwing the log away would be nice, but she likes it.
You see the issue you're having with the log right now. Why go through this every time your snake is in the log and you want to hold them. Throw the log away and buy a more traditional hide. Your snake will still have the security and convenience as the log, without the bothersome issue.
Good Luck!
Jim Smith
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