Hi all. Ive been reading the threads on here for a while now but this is my first post.
Im new to the snake world and need some advice. I have spent quite a lot of time with my mum’s partner’s snakes as well as snake-sitting a 2.5 year old stimson with my partner. I have now fallen in love and im looking at purchasing a Stimson Hatchie in the next few weeks. I have spoken to the people I know who have snakes, but I would like other opinions as well =]
I am familiar with shedding, feeding, cleaning the enclosure, and generally looking after Stimson’s who are fully grown. But I need some advice on looking after a hatchie – is there much difference between looking after a hatchie and an adult?
I have read on here that its better to keep them in a click-clack for the first few months rather than a large cage to reduce stress. Im looking at getting a Reptile one Saburra 60 Wooden Vivarium, is this too big for a hatching?
If I do keep it in the click-clack to start off with, how do I keep the click-clack warm enough? Is a heater mat enough or do I need anything else as well? How long should I keep them in the click-clack? Apart from the obvious (water bowl, heater mat, floor covering, hide) do I need anything else in there or is it best to leave other items (such as plants and logs) until they go in the big enclosure?
I read on here about people using toilet rolls and small boxes as hides. Is this necessary if I have one of the ceramic hide rocks or is the snake less likely to become stressed if it has a few different hides?
Also, Ive been to a few pet shops and they’re charging $399-$499 for stimson’s at the moment. To me, this is excessive when I know some breeders sell them for $200-$250ish.
Any other information on hatchies would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks =]
Im new to the snake world and need some advice. I have spent quite a lot of time with my mum’s partner’s snakes as well as snake-sitting a 2.5 year old stimson with my partner. I have now fallen in love and im looking at purchasing a Stimson Hatchie in the next few weeks. I have spoken to the people I know who have snakes, but I would like other opinions as well =]
I am familiar with shedding, feeding, cleaning the enclosure, and generally looking after Stimson’s who are fully grown. But I need some advice on looking after a hatchie – is there much difference between looking after a hatchie and an adult?
I have read on here that its better to keep them in a click-clack for the first few months rather than a large cage to reduce stress. Im looking at getting a Reptile one Saburra 60 Wooden Vivarium, is this too big for a hatching?
If I do keep it in the click-clack to start off with, how do I keep the click-clack warm enough? Is a heater mat enough or do I need anything else as well? How long should I keep them in the click-clack? Apart from the obvious (water bowl, heater mat, floor covering, hide) do I need anything else in there or is it best to leave other items (such as plants and logs) until they go in the big enclosure?
I read on here about people using toilet rolls and small boxes as hides. Is this necessary if I have one of the ceramic hide rocks or is the snake less likely to become stressed if it has a few different hides?
Also, Ive been to a few pet shops and they’re charging $399-$499 for stimson’s at the moment. To me, this is excessive when I know some breeders sell them for $200-$250ish.
Any other information on hatchies would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks =]
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