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miya
Snake mite
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 Posted - 19/12/2011 : 15:56:44
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so i just got a rainbow boa from someone who was selling thiers they say hes about a year old but hes very small and still eating fuzzys, hes about 1 1/2 feet and as big around as nickel. anyways he was fine yesterday when we brought him home he came out and chilled once i got him inside his new home tho he started stiking and when i changed his water he actually bit me, im not sure how i should handle this as i have 2 other snakes and they have never struck out....could someone pls help i dont want to have to get rid of him im hoping its just cuz hes new to the house
im also having trouble maintaining his humidity im using wet towels and misting his cage but it just drops right back down to bout 60 |
bearded dragon 3yrs <zeus>
citrus/red bearded dragon 1 1/2 yr <hera>
coral cornsnake 3 yrs <athena>
motley cornsnake 2yrs <aries>
water dragon 4mnths <poseidan>
whiptail ?
crested gecko <frenchie>
crested gecko <trifecta>
rainbow boa ? <hades> |
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oakleyman18
Hatchling
United Kingdom
269 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 17:46:01
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Firstly, hello and welcome 
With regards to handling, BRB's are usually quite feisty as babies, this is just nature's way of protecting them. This will calm down with time, each snake has its own personality though.
What I woulld say is that if you've only just got him, give him a week or so to relax and get used to his new surroundings before trying to handle him again. Do things like change water, but he's probably just doing some adjusting! |
Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB'10 "Jade"
1.0.0. Normal Cornsnake CB'00 "Camo" _RIP_
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender Cornsnake CB'11 "Amber"
0.0.1. Spider in the bathroom |
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miya
Snake mite
2 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 19:37:27
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| how old would u say he is? i thought he was about a 1 1/2' but now hes strechted along the tank and hes about 30" |
bearded dragon 3yrs <zeus>
citrus/red bearded dragon 1 1/2 yr <hera>
coral cornsnake 3 yrs <athena>
motley cornsnake 2yrs <aries>
water dragon 4mnths <poseidan>
whiptail ?
crested gecko <frenchie>
crested gecko <trifecta>
rainbow boa ? <hades> |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 20/12/2011 : 00:40:58
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Miya, it is difficult (almost impossible) to tesimate age based on weight or length -- items like feeding frequency, which can vary greatly keeper to keeper, play too large a role in determining growth.
I agree with Oscar, give him time to settle before further handling. If he does bite you though, make sure not to put him down for a few minutes after -- that will only teach him that biting leads to freedom.
As for humidity, use a water-retaining substrate, a large flat water bowl placed partly over the heat, and a moist moss hide. Also, limit ventillation with the outside: no screen tops or hoards of holes!
Good luck, |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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