Just few notes to BP Husbandry FAQs...

[Malpaso]

To southernboagurl: I got your point... I have measured temp on substrate and it's 30°C/86°F so that 36°C/97°F is real maximum she can possibly get... With that light I had the same comments. However since she can not burn from it I will keep that light there to be sure she has regular day/night cycle because sometimes I just keep sunblinds closed on windows and there is not enough day light in the room...

To fallupinreverse: As you see in some older pics they are just common ceramic flower-pots. And anatess gave me that idea to cover hides with substrate... so I bought some special paste clay for ceramist and covered those pots first. Than just pushed substrate in still soft clay and let it harden 24hrs

Here you have pics from "first tests" ...







...and "first real introduce at home"

[llovelace]

Looks great

[southernboagurl]

Ahh okay well as long as she can't burn herself, I can understand the reasonings behind keeping it. She looks like she's very happy with her new home and hides

[Spaniard]

Great Job! She looks quite content with her new hides

[nixer]

just a few things 97 is way to hot for anything in there!
they dont need a day/night cycle!
how are you going to wash the hide with all that bark glued to it?

[Egapal]

To southernboagurl: I got your point... I have measured temp on substrate and it's 30°C/86°F so that 36°C/97°F is real maximum she can possibly get... With that light I had the same comments. However since she can not burn from it I will keep that light there to be sure she has regular day/night cycle because sometimes I just keep sunblinds closed on windows and there is not enough day light in the room...

To fallupinreverse: As you see in some older pics they are just common ceramic flower-pots. And anatess gave me that idea to cover hides with substrate... so I bought some special paste clay for ceramist and covered those pots first. Than just pushed substrate in still soft clay and let it harden 24hrs

So I have to ask. What has the effect been on your snake? Have you noticed that she uses the new hides more? Does she still hang out behind the plants? Is she climbing as much? Does she switch hides often? IS SHE STILL EATING? I have to say it looks great but that's all for you. How is the snake responding to the husbandry changes?

Oh and one last thing. Resist the urge to make bigger hides until she can hardly fit in the ones she has. Those hides are in my opinion a bit big for her now. She should grow into them quickly though.

[Malpaso]

So I have to ask. What has the effect been on your snake? Have you noticed that she uses the new hides more? Does she still hang out behind the plants? Is she climbing as much? Does she switch hides often? IS SHE STILL EATING? I have to say it looks great but that's all for you. How is the snake responding to the husbandry changes?

Oh and one last thing. Resist the urge to make bigger hides until she can hardly fit in the ones she has. Those hides are in my opinion a bit big for her now. She should grow into them quickly though.

As you may noticed those new hides are there for (about) 36hrs. So since they were introduced she is using them. That's only response. About eating there is no issue at all (see my other post here) and never had (shed cycle not counting. As I know is nothing unique refuse food during shed cycle). So please let me know what in your opinion should be an issue?

To nixer: are you sure about that "way to high" about temperature? Yes I'm aware of FAQ #4 and #5... About that day/night cycle... sorry hate me if you like but I will keep providing that. I have no problem with plug one bulb to clock controlled socket plug and let it working. Washing hides is not an issue as well. It's just clay, pot and bark... nothing that should not be washed...

To Spaniard: It looks like that so far . I'll post update after this weekend.

To southernboagurl: I'm pretty sure max temp she can have is that 36°C/97°F. On substrate is that 30°C/86°F. And she still have second hide on "medium" side (sounds horrible... I know ) and last one on cold side. I post temps after the weekend for sure...

To llovelace: Thank you Lisa. It's my only one snake so I try as I can

folks... I do not have colony of snakes at hope (and newer will... one more is probable but that is max.) so I do not have any problem provide her what she needs. Not just necessary basics. For me is Yukiko something like part of family. That's why I'm here and trying to share with issues and as you see history of this thread I follow your advice! So every comment is appreciated.

Martin

[Egapal]

To nixer: are you sure about that "way to high" about temperature? Yes I'm aware of FAQ #4 and #5... About that day/night cycle... sorry hate me if you like but I will keep providing that. I have no problem with plug one bulb to clock controlled socket plug and let it working. Washing hides is not an issue as well. It's just clay, pot and bark... nothing that should not be washed...
Martin

I don't think anyone is saying that you should not provide a day/night light cycle. Its just that you do not need a special bulb to give your snake simulated daylight or to provide a day/night heat cycle. I believe that all animals need a day/night light cycle and I for one have both my fish and snakes on a 12/12 cycle. What everyone is trying to say is that
A. You do not need to buy a special bulb, if you did already then fine.
B. You should not be changing your temps from day to night. You should strive to maintain a constant heat gradient from one side to the other. Your lighting should not effect your heating or you need a thermostat to compensate for the effects.

[wafisherman]

Did I miss the discussion on humidity and digital thermometers\hygrometers?

How's the humidity in there and how are you measuring it?

[Malpaso]

Did I miss the discussion on humidity and digital thermometers\hygrometers?

How's the humidity in there and how are you measuring it?

No you didn't because there were no discussions about it . I had just few questions to FAQs about heat rock, night drop temp, UVB, hides and climbing... And everything answered...


However... to everyone: I have promised to share with response. She started using new housed from first day. Second day I found her on her old place in the morning...



the same day evening I have found her again in new hide on ground. Now it's week and she is still using new hide on the ground... she even ate from that hide 2x already. I do not know why she returned for one day behind that plant...