Does my tub look ok?

[shelliebear]

Why is my husbandry horrible?
Please let me know. I want to fix it. We got money for the ring so we can buy stuff.
As for adopting my snakes out...I've considered it before. Really, I'm just waiting until I'm 18 (February!) so I can get a job. Long story, but I'm not allowed to get a job while living in my house. I have been filling out applications, and I'm waiting until my b-day so I can help earn money to pay for things. That's one reason we haven't adopted the snakes out, though trust me, we have considered it once before.
By pawning the ring, I didn't mean every month we are totally broke. This month we had to buy a stroller for my sister in law's baby shower, our van broke from the cold weather, and...yeah. That sucked. Fortunately, even if the van does break again next month, we'll be able to pay for that, but the expense of the stroller (those suckers are costly) will be used for snake food since we don't have to buy another one or anything.
The point is though my snakes have never gone without food.
Also, just my .02 cents since you put yours out (and I appreciate you doing so), parents don't get rid of their children because they can't afford it. People would be angry, I think, if they did that. Why are my snakes different? I'm taking care of them, on a low income yes, but they're not getting burned, they don't go hungry, they get cleaned up after regularly and are healthy (I have brought them to the vet before.) They are mite and parasite free...
I just don't see why just because we are struggling means they should go out the door.
So far, my snakes are healthy. If that changes and I can't afford to fix it, yes, I'll probably adopt them out to someone....but that's why I'm constantly asking you guys if my husbandry is ok, etc. Nobody has said thus far that I need to be concerned, besides of course not having a t-stat which I have all picked out and I'm going to purchase today or tomorrow.
From everything 'I've been hearing my snakes are ok, so I don't think I need to adopt them out.
Please, please, let me know why you think my husbandry is bad, MitsuMike. I would like to fix it.
Thanks,
Shellie

[shelliebear]

....does the Zoo Med Repti-Temp Rheostat work to control the temp well?
I could pick that up today. Have been looking at it for a while....

[yeroc1982]

....does the Zoo Med Repti-Temp Rheostat work to control the temp well?
I could pick that up today. Have been looking at it for a while....

That's not really a proper thermostat. It's a rheostat. Look for Zilla1000 thermostat or spend abit more and get a Herpstat, you will never have to worry about temps again!

[dembonez]

looks awesome to me!

[shelliebear]

Ok, will definitely get the thermostat instead. Thank you.

[mommanessy247]

yeah i thought about those drawer tubs too but was quickly advised not to do that for the escape reason as well.
i'm using a repti-temp 500r thermostat to control my heat pad and so far so good...
my only worry about your set up is the paper you have between the heat pad and tub surface...if that uncontrolled heat pad gets too hot i'd imagine that paper would catch fire.
also ive learned here that bp's like to feel completely enclosed by whatever they're hiding in.
i have hide boxes from reptilebasics.com and they fit VERY snug around my little girl's body. those logs have exposed openings, not good for the long term thing.
how are you providing/maintaining humidity in that drawer tub? bp's need 50-60% and up to 70% during shed.
i'm currently struggling with my humidity at the moment but i'm working hard to bring it up and keep it as stable as i can given mother nature is not working with me here.
well, you've got alot of things to do but i wish you the best of luck.

[shelliebear]

For humidity I'm spraying the tub as needed but I also have a hmidifier I can hook up in my room to keep the ambient air very humid as well. It actually helps my lungs too. I wanted to get a dimmer switch for that possibly so maybe at some times i could turn it down lower to avoid RI's.
Oh, crap. I'm out right now (posing from phone) and I was going to buy twisty ties to hold the drawer shut. I'm freaking out---will she escape??? NOOOOO!!!
I guess I'll have Max turn around and I'll stay home and keep an eye on her. No escapees! It didn't look like she could escape to me--honestly I thought it wluld be easier for her to get out of her tank than the tub, and she never got out of her tank. (We had a log in her tank that she climbed on, and she could just push the lid up, but never did).
Ok so I'm going home to check on her. Thanks
Also the heat pad does not get that warm. It's not even hot, just warm, even on the bare side touching the heat pad directly, not even through the plastic tub.

[BuckeyeBalls]

parents don't get rid of their children because they can't afford it. People would be angry, I think, if they did that.

What world do you live in.... Seriously... Kids go up for adoption ALL the time because parents cant afford them.

Which a lot of the time it is truly best for the kid.

[eracer]

Mom's house = Mom's rules.

Your Mom is your best friend. Be honest with her. If she is unwilling to allow your snake to stay in it's current enclosure, then perhaps you should respect her decision.

I don't know much about snakes, but my understanding is that properly cared-for BP's are quite content to share space, and are not cannibalistic by nature. So maybe you can also work on that fear of yours?

[shelliebear]

I live in a world where most of the people I know get help from the state to pay for their children that their McDonald's job can't afford.....
What world do you live in?