K-Reptiles
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hey all, im new. and i dont really know much when it comes to caring for a snake. hoping some of yous could answer my questions. so i recently got a snake, henry. we got him from a family member who was too scared to look after him. he hasn't had his cage cleaned in 2 years and hasn't eaten in 3 months. he is at the very least 5 years old (not sure exactly) and hasn't been handled for 4 years. im not sure what kind of snake he/she is but i think it's a carpet python (looks like one ) but im not sure i cant attach pictures yet but i will. okay here are my questions
1. Is there any infection, diseases or health issues i should look out for. given that his tiny vivarium hasn't been cleaned and was covered in muck for 2 years. if so how do i go about finding it? and or treating it?
2. i have a decent size tank for henry it's about 150x60x60, i dont know what stuff i need to put in it, i also dont know what sort of heating to use, either a mat or a lamp and how to set it up to stay at the optimal heat.
3. could you recommend a substrate that's a reasonable price, can spot clean and is safe for the snake, could someone also explain what humidity to stay at and how.
4. what thermostat should i get, i dont want to break the bank, but i dont want a bad inaccurate one, are there any decent ones for under or $100. along with this topic are there any good thermometers or infrared guns and hydrometers that i can pick up.
5. henry hasn't been handled for a very long time, when we went to see him, he was very friendly and didn't strike or curl up into the strike position. but what should i do to make sure he becomes a friendly snake, when do i pick him up when do i leave him and how exactly, are there things i should avoid.
6. how do i know when he sheds, what do i do when he starts, what do i do if the shed gets stuck
7. could someone explain reptile licences, i don't think have one i also have a 4-year-old beardie not sure if that applies or helps
Thank yous so much, any help is greatly apricated. i hope to hear from you soon
1. Is there any infection, diseases or health issues i should look out for. given that his tiny vivarium hasn't been cleaned and was covered in muck for 2 years. if so how do i go about finding it? and or treating it?
2. i have a decent size tank for henry it's about 150x60x60, i dont know what stuff i need to put in it, i also dont know what sort of heating to use, either a mat or a lamp and how to set it up to stay at the optimal heat.
3. could you recommend a substrate that's a reasonable price, can spot clean and is safe for the snake, could someone also explain what humidity to stay at and how.
4. what thermostat should i get, i dont want to break the bank, but i dont want a bad inaccurate one, are there any decent ones for under or $100. along with this topic are there any good thermometers or infrared guns and hydrometers that i can pick up.
5. henry hasn't been handled for a very long time, when we went to see him, he was very friendly and didn't strike or curl up into the strike position. but what should i do to make sure he becomes a friendly snake, when do i pick him up when do i leave him and how exactly, are there things i should avoid.
6. how do i know when he sheds, what do i do when he starts, what do i do if the shed gets stuck
7. could someone explain reptile licences, i don't think have one i also have a 4-year-old beardie not sure if that applies or helps
Thank yous so much, any help is greatly apricated. i hope to hear from you soon