Yeah a snake novice for the most part. I've had colubrids, but they were more forgiving about temperatures and such. I had a king snake for a long time, and had a ribbon snake when I was a kid (tragic end when the neighbor's kid thought she was doing me a favor). With the king snake I learned how to gradually change him over to f/t mice. The temperature and humidity requirements were very similar to the climate in my area, so the cage didn't need much tinkering. Mainly just a heating pad, water bowl, substrate, and some places to hide. I knew that with the boa I wouldn't be able to get away with being that lax. So I went ahead and did as much research as I could.

Most of what I know is "theoretical" and I have yet to actually see it or deal with it. I know of respiratory problems and stress problems, but I have yet to actually "see" it first hand. I'm also afraid of forgetting important things. Luckily this snake doesn't tease me while she's in the cage. She comes out periodically to move from one side to the other, and seems interested in climbing. The temperatures don't seem to be high enough to make her uncomfortable...I don't think?

Well anyway, bare with me if I'm a little overzealous, nervous, and keep asking the same questions. All of this is new to me. I'm still at the stage where watching the snake move around in the cage is entertaining. The new will wear off soon enough.

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