Hello and a little first python help

[Crazymonkee]

Yes definitely try what he was used to first

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[Kim and Donna]

So today I couldn't quite hold off and picked him up for a few. We have been leaving him alone w/ his tank slightly covered.He seemed slightly nervous almost like he might strike, but we were slow about it, and he was good. He even seemed to be comfortable at the end looking around a little. We didn't keep him out long though. He didn't eat, but that was expected. Since I had him out I took a couple pics. After hearing he is a little skinny I thought I'd get some better ones for review. I agree though after seeing everyone's fat snakes he does seem a little thin.



And for size comparison, this is a small burner (kitchen had the best light for the pic)

[Crazymonkee]

It's easier to tell from a shot of him laying stretched out. If he has more of a triangular shape rather than round then he needs some weight

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[Kim and Donna]

yep a little on the triangle side.... stupid petco, but I knew better, and this will be a good change for him, like a rescue.

[Crazymonkee]

At least he's in a good home now

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[Kim and Donna]

At least he's in a good home now

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Another unintended good deed, damn I was just trying to shop, lol. No really though I have rescue cats fish corals, and now him. I have always liked snakes but having one is sooooo cool. We have a big shopping trip planned at Dr foster and smith, I am thinking everyone will be happy. Since I have such a lrg tank for him ( I think I already asked No sleep) A nice smooth branch so he could climb would be okay?

[Crazymonkee]

It would be Ok, don't be surprised if he doesn't climb or stops climbing as he gets bigger/older

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[danojeno]

As you have found out, the number of feeding rituals followed by owners vary greatly. I feed frozen because it is easier for me to go to the freezer (garage) and grab food than run to the store every week. I put the food in a snack size Ziploc, squeeze the air out, and place the bag in a large cup of hot water from the tap. I place my feeding tongs in the cup, on the food, so it doesn't float. I go do something else for ten or so minutes, then put new hot water in and let it sit for ten more minutes. Even though the bags were sealed, the rodents always come out wet and soggy. I just give them a quick roll on a stack of paper towels so they aren't dripping. Using tongs, I pick the rodent up by the base of the tail and open the cage door. My snakes already know what is happening by now and have partially exited their hides. They strike, coil, and I shut the cage and leave the room (one is a shy to swallow). When they were younger, they would stay in their hides until I gently danced the rodent in front of the hide. I do the described multiple hot water dips because I'm doing multiple rodents. One mouse should take no more than 15 min in a large cup. As for the whole interest in feeding live because of the hunt, drama, etc, I've done both and other than watching a mouse die in the coils, they are the same...still dramatic when they slam a dead one from the tongs and instantly wrap it. On rare occasions nobody struck the food, so I left it in the cage overnight. Gone in the morning. Have fun!

[Kim and Donna]

Well we tried feeding, no interest, which is okay as it was expected. I missed a hole in the tank and we have had our first escape already too. Only managed to get out for about 10min or so.....cats are amazing at pointing him out, and we are very close to all the animals in our home so they alert us right away. Put him is a 20 till I can seal up the escape route I missed. We have not been holding him a lot, but have taken him out about every 3rd day or so when we change the water (it is changed everyday, we just haven't taken him out everyday), everyone is getting very comfortable. He no longer just sits in a hand coiled up, and will now poke his head out and look around when out. We are very happy w/ him as he shows no aggressive or nervous or for that matter defensive behavior. So far he has proven to be the sweetest thing, and I think despite coming from petco he will make a good snake for the 11yr old he is intended for. Now I want to go take him out, so cool even the hubby is fond of him.

[Crazymonkee]

What did you try as prey? I'm glad everything is going well. Good goin on the quick catch.


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