Drinking fountain for Rainbow my Reticulated Python?

[Craiga 01453]

don't go away! i really wanna see Rainbow grow and have a good life. i do my share of helping noobs and peeps on the forum but i also do my share of teasing and i will call anyone out on something i think is wrong.

u made a big jump from BP's to an advance snake very quickly IMO. (even if u had Boa's or whatever previously) it's fair to ask good questions and there are plenty of peeps who can help u out here on the forum. but basic questions like can i handle my snake that i just fed and who is hiding? will get me shaking my head.

research, learn, seek good advice, share, enjoy, laugh, repeat.


Edit: also this is just my perspective. others may disagree.

I agree 100%. Not everybody agrees with Ax or myself, but Ax has proven to be one of the most helpful members on this forum in the year and change I've been a member. He no doubt likes to have fun, and the world sorely needs that. In today's society of EVERYthing ANYbody says offending SOMEbody and people being so easily butthurt it's refreshing to have some laughs.

The flip side of that is that Ax also knows his stuff, cares whole heartedly about the animals and is always happy to help where he can.

That combo of fun and help, in my opinion, makes Ax an invaluable member of the forum and I'm glad I've gotten to "know" him through this forum.

I've already voiced my two cents on Rainbow being a big jump, so no need to reiterate what I already said. I hope it works out for Skyrivers and Rainbow, but I'm still concerned the cart may have been put before the horse. I hope I'm wrong, rehoming a 10+ foot retic is a lot harder than rehoming a 4 foot BP.

[Skyrivers]

Thanks everyone for your opinions and thoughts. I think for now the fountain idea is off the list. I would love a natural looking rock fountain but the negatives out weigh the benefits at this point. I want rainbow to have a great enclosure but also want it safe and practical. I am open to other ideas on making a great enclosure for her. Has anyone used driftwood in their reptile tanks? I found one at the beach and am drying it out in a warm room downstairs. Might bake it to sterilize it then seal it up. Is this a bad idea?

[Skyrivers]

I agree 100%. Not everybody agrees with Ax or myself, but Ax has proven to be one of the most helpful members on this forum in the year and change I've been a member. He no doubt likes to have fun, and the world sorely needs that. In today's society of EVERYthing ANYbody says offending SOMEbody and people being so easily butthurt it's refreshing to have some laughs.

The flip side of that is that Ax also knows his stuff, cares whole heartedly about the animals and is always happy to help where he can.

That combo of fun and help, in my opinion, makes Ax an invaluable member of the forum and I'm glad I've gotten to "know" him through this forum.

I've already voiced my two cents on Rainbow being a big jump, so no need to reiterate what I already said. I hope it works out for Skyrivers and Rainbow, but I'm still concerned the cart may have been put before the horse. I hope I'm wrong, rehoming a 10+ foot retic is a lot harder than rehoming a 4 foot BP.

I agree with you about needing to take things lightly and enjoy a good poke in the ribs every now and then. I was also joking with him. If you read carefully you will see my response to his next post.

I know a large retic will be $$ and time and energy to care for. I know I have a lot to learn but don't we all? I hope to grow with Rainbow and look forward to building her a fantastic enclosure in my new house I am buying later this year. I am at a point in my life where my only responsibility out side of myself is my pets and have devoted my life to their care, love, and health.

I hope to use Rainbow (as long as she is ok with it) to do educational shows. It scares me to see so many people acquiring cute babies but not understanding the mass and strength they have full grown. My respect for her is as huge as her personality and trust me she has personality. I love my other snakes but she is by far the quickest and most energetic and interesting to handle of all my snakes.