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beclende
at Fri Mar 7 07:13:10 2008 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by beclende ]
Balls can be tricky sometimes, it IS that time of year when they don't always eat, but here are some things to double check:
Temps, what exactly are they? Should be 90-92 hot spot, cool end 80-85. (Too cool, cover part of the top with a towel, too warm you should adjust the light or ditch it altogether.)
It sounds like your set up is good, but tweaking it a bit could make the snake feel more secure. I have always covered three sides of my tank for any snake that is not in the rack. This makes the snake feel less exposed. The size of the hides is also important, They should be very snug and should not have large openings. If you are using the half log type, attach a piece of cardboard to the opening and cut a hole just big enough for the snake to enter and exit through. If you are leaving the light on all of the time for heat, try a night bulb.
Another thing that could be bothering the snake it the amount of handling, if you are getting it out a lot, try to cut back.
Also if you are feeding thawed prey be sure it is really warm before offering, 100 degrees or so.
Try these things, they helped me with my first couple of balls that I kept in tanks, but first double check your temps. You didn't say what they were so if they are off this might need to be the only thing you change.
Good luck,
-Bryce
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RE: Hatchling's really restless/won't ea - beclende, Fri Mar 7 07:13:10 2008