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/r/snakes
So I am going to get my first snake later this month (very happy about that!) but I can’t find a good place to get an enclosure/tank online and I can’t find a place locally that I would want to buy from. It doesn’t have to be very cheap, but I would like it to be a place that has both good reviews and a place that people have good experiences with. I have researched everything I need to get a snake, I just can’t find a place that’s either near me or online that I can see that people would suggest for a beginner. Thanks to whoever can help me!
This is my new baby hognose being adorable.
It’s been over 24 hours since that lay, I’m concerned. I haven’t reached into the tank or done anything since i grabbed the first egg and realized what it was, I don’t wanna stress her out because she clearly has more to get out. I don’t know what to do. She seems distressed? It sounds like she’s passing gas or something when she tries to push. I want to help but idk what i’m supposed to do
I’ve been considering owning a pet snake for a while now, around 2 years, and I’ve done extensive research on the requirements and regulations of doing so, from what I’ve read, I’ll need to apply for a collection permit, and to apply for it is $100. I am not sure of how much it’ll be to maintain that permit, but I don’t care. I know that I’ll need to obviously get a tank, is 40 gallons too much for a baby snake? And all the other things like heat lamps, humidity control and foliage to make it feel like more of a habitat. Is there much I’m missing?
My family has an awesome quick rhyme for identifying a dangerous snake on a whim, I figured this community might appreciate it!
Here goes,
If red touches black, don’t touch the snake. If red touches yellow, don’t touch the snake. if you have to use a song to ID something, then don’t touch the snake.
😂 Just thought this community would enjoy lol
North Texas
(dirt hat)
This is my ball pythons 120 gallon grow tent enclosure. Is it possible to stack another one on top? There’s a snake being rehomed near me and I want to give him a good life since he’s in a tiny plastic bin right now. If anyone has a grow tent enclosure as well do you know if there’s anyway i can modify it to stack another tent on top?
Looking for a thermostat and trying to automate as much as possible.
Requirements are the following: -Dimming for a single source (DHP bulb) -Day and night functionality (Basking spot temp at night 95, basking spot/ambient hot side temp of 80 at night) -Heres the kicker, looking at one that works with a light sensor for the day/night functionality. NOT A TIMER AS I find they are inconsistent over the years and require a lot of adjustment and monitoring.
I have found one following item in the US market that meets this criteria, however I can't seem to find it in stock. Exo terra 600W dimming/pulse thermostat with day/night function (Specifically model# PT2459).
I can only find #PT2454 which works on a timer for the day/night function.
Anybody know of any alternative thermostats or where to find model #PT2459? I found model# PT2459 available on a site called Talis-us.com. the photos and description are of PT2459, but the title of the item on their page is the title for #PT2454.
Beating my head over the keyboard the past 2 days trying to figure this out. Appreciate any advice!
Hello! At some point in the future, when I have my own place, I'm considering adopting a snake, and after spending a lot of time on snake research I learned about spider morph issues in ball pythons and just recently saw something about super pastel or cinnamon morphs also having issues. (Pardon if I have the morphs / genes wrong, I still don't know a ton about them.)
So my question is, when thinking about adopting (or buying, but I'd prefer to adopt), what morphs are problematic other than spider / scaleless for ball pythons, and are there similar problematic morphs for cornsnakes, boas, etc? Is there a list somewhere with the morph / morph complex and the issues it causes, or any morphs that are less well-known for having issues? I'm really interested to know.
Thanks!
In May last year he ran away for almost 2 months, this time it's been just 2 days 😂❤️🩹 silly baby
Just in case, my husband escape proofed the tank, he'll be fine now
I have a hondoran milksnake and a ball python. Both are young. Does anyone have a good feeding chart based on weight?
I remember watching this video about the inland taipan and how its venom work by breaking a bond which creates arachnoic acid as a product.
https://youtu.be/Y43QAqfTIcM?feature=shared
But what about other neurotoxic snakes like the common krait, costal taipan and mojave rattlesnake? Does their venom also break bonds to make arachidonic acid?
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