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RE: New owner with questions!

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Posted by: blackpine at Wed Aug 1 22:02:31 2007  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by blackpine ]  
   

IMHO, your low temps are too cold... mid-60s can blunt the feeding response. Like Amy said, you might be better to go with a heat pad instead of a lamp. Your cage does seem large as I, too, keep an adult Dum in a 4x2 enclosure. Otherwise, it sounds like you're doing most things right.

One more thought about feeding... are you handling your animal much? I imagine you think it's fine and doesn't mind handling but snakes can stress about handling without showing many outward signs. If you've only had it a couple of months, leave it alone for a while (at least a couple of weeks without handling) and let it settle in. That might make it feel more secure and willing to eat. Just a suggestion.


   

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