How do I get my BP out of a log?

[EvesFriend]

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.

[dr del]

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

[EvesFriend]

Wow, I never even imagined this thing would turn into such an inconvienience!

[Vypyrz]

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

I did something similar to two of my tanks. I was using 2 of those heavy Zilla cave hides. I'm holding the snake in one hand, scooping out poop with the other hand. When I finished, I reached down, picked up the hide one-handed, and proceeded to drop it through the bottom of the tank. About 2 months later, in a moment of haste, history repeated itself. After that, I bought some of the Reptile Basics plastic hides and never looked back. I just put a small piece of the vine wood or one of those small rock water bowls flipped upside down in their enclosures to rub on...

[j_h_smith]

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

[loonunit]

I mostly agree with the Doc, but I will admit to having an enclosed saguaro "boot" that my snakes just love love LOVE. It's difficult to clean, too, but it's too nifty and well-loved to throw out.

I usually coax them out by carrying them, hide and all, to the kitchen table, where I can keep an eye on them while I work on my laptop or read. Curiosity almost always seems to get the better of them, and they'll usually come out and start exploring after 10 or 15 minutes. But that might not work with a snake that's really deep in shed.

[tonkatoyman]

You must also consider the possibility that the snake may become injured (Not from the Hide) or ill and need vet attention. The extra stress of trying to force the animal out while sick or injured isn't worth it. Throw the thing away.