Gaining Back Trust

[Yzmasmom]

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"I will rememberrrrr youuuu"

-eye roll-

(Btw he's never seen my phone. This one is super reflective, so he saw another snake but couldn't smell him. He had a soft body, so he wasn't tense at all. But when I held him over his tank he wanted to go back, so I cut the video short. Otherwise I was going to show off the rest of the tank.)

Pit this is directed strictly towards you

The phone is shaking. Not so much my arm.

If he was afraid he'd start striking. Because that's what Wheatley does when he is upset.

Also, obviously snakes can't hear. I still talk to him though. Just out of habit. Just because he's a cutie.

Herp Derp

Was the video of Wheatley being handled just now? Like, as in today?

[Yzmasmom]

^This^

I've mentioned this in other threads regarding "best beginner snakes" and whatnot, but I've NEVER understood by B-P's have this reputation as the perfect first snake. Compared to corns, kings, and milks these guys are positively high maintenance, and picky eaters to boot! Yes they are generally not prone to bite, but that doesn't make it the perfect beginner pet. I know when researching for my snake the first question i asked myself was, "How do i feel about creating and maintaining a mini tropical ecosystem inside of a plastic box?". The handling issue was also of concern to me b/c, heck, i really like handling my snake. At the end of the day, even though they are awesome and come in amazing morphs, i decided that, for me, a BCI was a better "beginner" choice; always eats, very tolerant of handling, and although tropical, known to be very adaptable to fluctuations in climate (within reason, of course).
So I guess what i'm saying is... Boas Rule! BP's Drool!
JK JK JK

regarding cuddly pets, i have a theory: i think the most "serpentine" mammal you can own is a ferret. they are long and bendy, live in a tank, and sleep all day - awesome little critters, but check you local laws, they are not allowed in some places.

Is that a full sized boa? Like....12ft snake?

[PitOnTheProwl]

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Pit this is directed strictly towards you

The video was entertaining and shows your ignorance in care and husbandry all at the same time.
I already told you once when you decided to PM me that I don't sugar coat anything.

Your snake can and will burrow, this is the reason you should be taking the temperatures on the hottest surface your animal can touch.

I am interested in your reasoning to have a water bowl inside a hide? An attempt at a humid hide to try and correct your husbandry?
Not the greatest idea to put them in a position to have to soak if they want to be in the hot hide.....

You do know we can still see the original post even though you edited it and I don't mind BUT remember I a proud of that title and Mr. goes in front of it.

[Neal]

Honestly, if you do end up sticking around, please ask for advice before you do something. I don't have any ill will towards you, but as others have said and just from read the threads it's always something up with your BP. Though it may seem people are ganging up on you, that's not the case. Our whole point is that we want the snake to live a long and happy life because we as keepers owe it to the animal in our captivity to give it the best possible care. The situations that keep arising is the exact opposite. Sure, we all make mistakes, but the thing is people have to learn from their mistakes. Even experienced keepers make mistakes, though not as drastic as some of your cases have been, but don't get upset over constructive criticism. I think you take things wrong more often than not, and that's just the internet. We can't control the way you perceive things.

If I get 10 people in a room, have them face different directions, give them a piece of paper, tell them to fold it in half, then fold it in half again, tear the left corner, fold in half again and tear the right corner. Most of the people won't end up with the same result. It's just the way we interpret things. I know when I say fold a paper in half.

[dkatz4]

Is that a full sized boa? Like....12ft snake?

lol, no, I forgot to specify, my Irwin is a dwarf, although honestly I think if a beginner got a regular boa constrictor as a baby, their slow growth (when fed properly) would enable the owner to gain sufficient experience and grow with the snake by the time it was adult sized. In fact these days I am sort of sorry that I didn't go for a regular sized boa because my snake is so much fun I wish that there were more of him. Also, 12 foot is exceptionally large for a boa constrictor, not unprecedented, of course, but certainly way above average.