Newbie questions

[tonedeaf]

I have my first 9 month old Stimson and I was wondering, what do people do when the go on holidays. I'm not planning on going on one but just wondering what you do if you go away for a week or 2.

My stimson is in a click clack tub 350x240, is this an ok size and at what age should I go bigger.

Also, I have made 5 holes along each long side (along the top) and 2 holes at each end, and 8 holes in the lid. With summer coming, I was wondering if this is going to be enough holes for ventilation. I live in queensland and my flat can get a bit warm in summer.

I have been feeding her 2 pinkie mice since I got her a month ago(as advised by the person I got her off), but am now going to go to 2 pinkie rats ( as advised by a local breeder who I get my feed from).
I have always been worried about if I thaw them enough. I leave them in the hot water, in a plastic bag, for about 3 min. I feel them to make sure they are soft, but as I am will be going up to larger sizes I worry about if they are thawed enough and even though they feel soft and they still be cold on the inside. Any guidelines?

 

[andynic07]

It will be fine for that amount of time. If anything I will get someone to come and change the water because I think that snakes prefer fresh water to drink.

 

[Cold-B-Hearts]

as andynic07 said. It will be fine, getting somebody to change water every 5-7 days would be beneficial.

 

[Wing_Nut]

Feeding "wet" rodents (those thawed directly in water) with weekly feeding will provide your snake with ample hydration, having said that leaving your snake for a week or two will have no real effect on your reptile. It is also good to have someone with some knowledge keep an eye on things in case if a malfunction with electrics etc.

Your Stimson python really should be moving onto prey with fur. I personally get then into fuzzy mice as soon as physically possible and keep the prey as large as they will take. By nine months, assuming the animal is a good feeder, I like to have them taking weaner to sub adult mice.

Feel is the best way to test if your feed is thawed out. If it feels defrosted, I leave it a minute or two more and feed away.

Wing_Nut