JCowley1989
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Hey guys!
I am a fairly new first time snake owner. I have wanted a snake for a long time and only recently committed to it.
I have a few uncertainties regarding my new snake and was hoping to get some help or some assurance that I am giving my new snake (Steve) the best care I can provide.
Firstly, he is a juvenile, not sure on age I am guessing about 2 months. He is about a foot long. Seller said he has had 4 unassisted feedings on fuzzy mice. I am keeping him in a medium click clack (approx. 50cmX20cm).
He spends most of his time in his hide, which has an air temp of between 32 and 34 degrees. The cold end of the enclosure is about 28 degrees. When I picked him up, his last feed was a week ago. I have had him for 2 weeks now and he still hasn't eaten. I have tried on 3 separate occasions, careful to warm the fuzzy up to temp and to handle it with tongs and such. I know snakes take a few weeks to become accustomed to their new home, but I just wanted some advice as to when I should become concerned that he isn't eating. I placed some scrunched up newspaper in his hide to make him feel more secure and I have not handled him since I have brought him home.
He was curious of his new environment for the first week (I suspect trying to find an escape point) but now he doesn't explore much.
I know there are a lot of similar posts on this forum, but I just wanted some personalised answers.
Thanks so much for your time, Jess
I am a fairly new first time snake owner. I have wanted a snake for a long time and only recently committed to it.
I have a few uncertainties regarding my new snake and was hoping to get some help or some assurance that I am giving my new snake (Steve) the best care I can provide.
Firstly, he is a juvenile, not sure on age I am guessing about 2 months. He is about a foot long. Seller said he has had 4 unassisted feedings on fuzzy mice. I am keeping him in a medium click clack (approx. 50cmX20cm).
He spends most of his time in his hide, which has an air temp of between 32 and 34 degrees. The cold end of the enclosure is about 28 degrees. When I picked him up, his last feed was a week ago. I have had him for 2 weeks now and he still hasn't eaten. I have tried on 3 separate occasions, careful to warm the fuzzy up to temp and to handle it with tongs and such. I know snakes take a few weeks to become accustomed to their new home, but I just wanted some advice as to when I should become concerned that he isn't eating. I placed some scrunched up newspaper in his hide to make him feel more secure and I have not handled him since I have brought him home.
He was curious of his new environment for the first week (I suspect trying to find an escape point) but now he doesn't explore much.
I know there are a lot of similar posts on this forum, but I just wanted some personalised answers.
Thanks so much for your time, Jess