Pet Help?

[IAmLink]

I've been feeding once every four days for my two hatchlings that are 8 and 9 grams, and every 5 days for my two hatchlings that are 11 grams each just cause they're a bit bigger.

You can feed once a week, but mine accept their meal every time, with enthusiasm, so it works for me :3

[.Middy.]

Alright, thanks!

I talked to my mom and she said since I am helping her pack up the house, I can go ahead and get my new snake after we get settled in.

[IAmLink]

That's awesome!! Make sure to post pics on the snake thread once you get him/her xD

[.Middy.]

I will! I should have him within the next month to month and a half(=

[.Middy.]

We found a house, and if our offer is accepted we will be moving in within the next 2 weeks or so!

So I need your help! What do I need to get before I order a snake from SMR? I had a list, but I lost it...

[IAmLink]

Here's a quick list of everything you need:

Tank (either one with a locking lid, or at least 6 clips to hold a loose lid down)
Substrate (in your case, paper towels)
At least two hides
A water bowl
Thermostat
Heat pad
Probe thermometer
Extra decor like branches/fake plants/etc.
Spray bottle to use for cleaning (vinegar and water solution is non-toxic)

Tongs for feeding

*probe thermometer, might want to get two, and have at least one with a hydrometer included
*not all decor needs to be fake! Branches and wooden things can be used if you have any lying around in the yard or otherwise. Soak in bleach or white vinegar solution for 15 minutes then bake in your oven at at least 300F/150C for another 10 to kill all of the bugs and other nasties that hide in wood. Wait until completely cool before putting it into the tank.

>(optional, but helpful) temperature gun to measure the temps inside hides or in water. I use Quetzal's to measure temps of water for baths and to keep track of temps of his travel heat packs when I use him as a species ambassador. I also check his body temp and the temps of grass/sidewalk on days it's warm enough to take him outside.

>(optional, but helpful) scale that can measure grams, not as useful for corns as BPs but still good for tracking weights

>(optional, but helpful) black styrofoam board, tin/aluminum foil and aluminum tape. The black styrofoam board will be useful for insulating the tank when temperatures drop in the winter, and the aluminum foil and tape will customize the top into something able to hold heat and humidity. Again not as useful for corns as BPs but very very handy to keep just in case. Also the aluminum tape will turn the stick-on heating pad into a temporary addition instead of a permeant one and enables you to remove it without damaging your pad.

>(optional, but helpful) a small tub able to hold your snake. will be good for baths and should be large enough to be a decent travel cage in case of emergency. Also travel heat packs or heated gloves for emergencies as well. You might never have to use these but better safe than sorry especially with winter coming in (in America, at least).

Here is again both my list and the things Jazi added on later :3

Congrats on the move! And I can't wait to see pics of your new snakey! xP

[.Middy.]

Thanks! Im excited for both! I have basically my own little house (kitchen, living roon, laundry room ect.) to myself and my parents have their own upstairs. -cackles- With all this room I may be able to get two snakes! (Kidding...for now.)

Thanks for finding that for me, I failed at finding it when I looked!