Substrate/Humidity Issues (Glass Tank) (99%) - New BP Owner

[Craiga 01453]

After the substrate change, the tank seems to be holding humidity at 70% - 75%, so I think I'm in the clear.

As for the lid, I think I might just place some lightweight books on either side of the glass on the top so he won't be able to slide it off if he goes exploring when I'm not at home. I live in a studio apartment and there's nowhere he could really go even if he managed to escape, as in he can't leave my apartment through a hole in the floor or anything like that, the only places he might go under is my bed or my TV stand. I'll take precautions if I have to to prevent any break-outs, but for now I think we'll be good.

Sounds good, just trying to give friendly suggestions
Even secured within a studio apartment they can get into plenty of trouble. They can find their way into stoves/ovens, washer/dryers, dishwashers, fridge motors, etc...
Anyway, just looking to help you and your snake. We see plenty of "help! my snake escaped!!!" threads on this forum, so if my two cents helps a new keeper prevent that then I am happy to help the keeper and the animal.

[RickyNY]

To drop the humidity a bit you can add a oscillating fan on the other side of the room from the tank. I have to use one in my snake room too.

Yup, that's how I've been able to keep humidity under control. I learned that trick here as well.

[iddah]

Sounds good, just trying to give friendly suggestions
Even secured within a studio apartment they can get into plenty of trouble. They can find their way into stoves/ovens, washer/dryers, dishwashers, fridge motors, etc...
Anyway, just looking to help you and your snake. We see plenty of "help! my snake escaped!!!" threads on this forum, so if my two cents helps a new keeper prevent that then I am happy to help the keeper and the animal.

No problem, I appreciate the heads-up. When I leave my apartment, I think I'll just put a weight on top of the lid just to be sure, then. I don't want him to escape and injure himself or worse if he gets himself stuck inside something he shouldn't lol. Thanks.

[hollowlaughter]

Yeah. Saw a thread over on reddit a few days ago about someone's corn snake getting into the mechanics of their office chair and getting crushed. Missing, until the inevitable smelly results.

Absolutely tragic, its one of the worst ways to lose a pet.

[donnadudette2003]

Yeah, they're super strong and they love to just open their lids. You'll want a weight for both ends of the top of your screen

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[iddah]

Yeah, they're super strong and they love to just open their lids. You'll want a weight for both ends of the top of your screen

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I'm going to place a book to either side of the lid when I leave the house, that way I won't block his ventilation and he's not able to leave the enclosure.

I'll also have to see if there's any way I could get locks attached to the lid on both sides.

[Craiga 01453]

Yeah. Saw a thread over on reddit a few days ago about someone's corn snake getting into the mechanics of their office chair and getting crushed. Missing, until the inevitable smelly results.

Absolutely tragic, its one of the worst ways to lose a pet.

I actually had a similar thing happen a while back!!
My juvenile corn was hanging out with me and worked his way into the mechanics of my computer chair, jus far enough that I wasn't able to pull him out. He was probably only 3 inches in or so, but was able to find something to hold onto and I wasn't risking pulling him. So I just let him do his thing, hoping he would come out. Nope! I tried to lure him out with food. No dice! After pulling the legs off the chair I wrapped it in bedsheets in case he came out over night. Still nothing! I ended up VERY carefully and meticulously pulling the chair apart and destroying the chair. Once I was able to get to the snake, he just looked at me as if to say "what!? I was comfortable and just chilling. Can you put the chair back together please?"

Luckily it worked out for the snake, the chair however ended up destroyed in dozens of pieces.

[iddah]

I'm glad I don't have any office chairs, lol.

I'm getting him tomorrow (Wednesday), I have a tattoo appointment the day after, which means I'll be gone for at least a couple of hours. Putting weights on both ends of the lid should prevent him from escaping though I doubt he'll be out of his hides much during the first few days while he's still de-stressing and getting used to his new enclosure and environment.

[Craiga 01453]

I'm glad I don't have any office chairs, lol.

I'm getting him tomorrow (Wednesday), I have a tattoo appointment the day after, which means I'll be gone for at least a couple of hours. Putting weights on both ends of the lid should prevent him from escaping though I doubt he'll be out of his hides much during the first few days while he's still de-stressing and getting used to his new enclosure and environment.

Sounds good. I think you'll be fine. The enclosure looks great by the way!!

My only suggestion is that due to the size of the hides you may need to add some crumpled up paper towels or some other sort of clutter inside the hides for added security. BPs like nice, tight hides. So while your BP is still small he my need added security while he grows into those hides.

You're in good shape though! Nice job!

P.S. I am jonesing for ink!!! So I'm hella jealous that you're getting inked!! Hahahaha!! I'm actually working on a few snake skin tattoo ideas.

[iddah]

Sounds good. I think you'll be fine. The enclosure looks great by the way!!

My only suggestion is that due to the size of the hides you may need to add some crumpled up paper towels or some other sort of clutter inside the hides for added security. BPs like nice, tight hides. So while your BP is still small he my need added security while he grows into those hides.

You're in good shape though! Nice job!

P.S. I am jonesing for ink!!! So I'm hella jealous that you're getting inked!! Hahahaha!! I'm actually working on a few snake skin tattoo ideas.

Thanks!!! Yeah, I read they like to feel "tight" and enclosed in their hides, from the sides and above, I literally /just/ got these two black XS hide boxes in the mail earlier today, should I switch them out? The light green RepTech hides placed in the tank rn are medium size.



My baby might feel more secure/snug in those?

Lol this is going to be my 3rd tattoo, I became so obsessed after I got my first one, so I'm excited to get this ink done. Still looking forward to also getting a snake tattoo on my neck/behind my ear, and both my forearms.