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17-Mar-07, 11:34 AM
| | | Jouvanile Tree Snake Scenario
I caught a baby common tree snake in my mums office about a week ago, very tiny. I have had him in a plastic storage container, with dirt and leaf matter, a few sticks set up, two black rocks and a little water dish.
I have two baby skinks in there but he wont eat them.
I handle him a fair bit, but I now realise this probably isn't a very smart idea so I'm going to stop for a while, at least till he starts eating. The first couple days he was fine being handled, very calm, but after that he's progressivley gotten more agitated and jumpy.
I noticed a cloudiness over his eyes a few days ago but didn't think much of it, and this morning I find he's completely shedded for the first time. He's still quite jumpy though.
He has no heat mats or light bulbs, because I thought it gets pretty hot in there considering the weather here.
Can anyone give us some tips on getting him eating, heating, any enclosure changes I should make, handling, and anything I should know about him?
Cheers.
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17-Mar-07, 11:38 AM
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Um have u tried frogs?or small pinkies becas the skinks might be too big
Hav u got a pic of him
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17-Mar-07, 11:39 AM
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If he is failing to eat it is likely because he is stressed from overhandling...
...but let me get this right...you have caught a snake from the wild and have decided to keep it? Unbelievable...
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17-Mar-07, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Aslan  If he is failing to eat it is likely because he is stressed from overhandling...
...but let me get this right...you have caught a snake from the wild and have decided to keep it? Unbelievable... | How's that "Unbelievable"  |
17-Mar-07, 11:40 AM
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Let it go.... poor thing...
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17-Mar-07, 11:41 AM
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let it be free
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17-Mar-07, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by thenothing How's that "Unbelievable" | Don't get me wrong, I believe the story completely....what I find 'Unbelievable' is that Muzza seems to consider this perfectly acceptable...
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17-Mar-07, 11:49 AM
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It is illegal to catch and keep reptile from the wild.
put the poor thing back in the area that you found it.
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17-Mar-07, 11:57 AM
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Muzza,
I'm not sure what your experience in keeping herps is but it is obvious that your familliarity with the relevant laws in your state is very low.
Like others have stated. It is illegal. Let it go somewhere close by that it won't be stressed out or in danger,
You did well rescuing it but now it's time to say good bye. 
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17-Mar-07, 12:03 PM
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looking at a year in jail and or a $10,000 fine.
As has been said it is illegal to take reptiles from the wild with out an appropriate permit.
Best to let it go as close as possible to where it was found.
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17-Mar-07, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Aslan Don't get me wrong, I believe the story completely....what I find 'Unbelievable' is that Muzza seems to consider this perfectly acceptable... | I know, I was joking |
17-Mar-07, 12:08 PM
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o my god ,this thread should get verry good soon.
i dont think what your doing is a good idear but thats up to you so if your going to keep it
at least try and make it warm then it will eat (frogs or fish) are the best to get them eating.
because the last thing you want is to kill it...............jmo.
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17-Mar-07, 12:08 PM
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let it go for ur sake and the for the snake i dont think anything should be taking from the wild cause if any 1 finds out ur in big trouble man like true blue said big fine or jail
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17-Mar-07, 12:11 PM
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i am not sure if you all noticed but this was muzzas first post and half of you jump down his/her throat. ever thought of giving friendly advice instead of crucifying people.#######
JMO>
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17-Mar-07, 12:13 PM
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Telling him to release it is friendly advice | | |
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