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FR
at Sun Feb 16 09:24:00 2014 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by FR ]
Hello, I am going to offer you another choice. This is one of the rare times I do not agree with Bluerosy.
I tend to emulate nature, that is, how they exist in nature is where I attempt to improve captive husbandry.
Simply put, these snakes hatch in nature and do not get "lost". They are not confined to a tiny box. They live in and fully understand, areas much larger then even that twenty gallon.
When keeping reptiles, its a simple process, snakes are "too easy" they can tolerate taking 99% of what is natural to them away. But that does not mean they like it or its best for them.
As mentioned, I am raising some hatchling cal kings that I hatched here. I am also keeping them is glass tanks. They were started in and still in 10 gallon, which I feel is small for even a hatchling.
I can go on an on about how smart the snakes are, but this is not about that. Heres the deal, the larger a cage, the more you can place in the cage and have more options for the snakes to use. This can make it more fun for you and give the snake something to do, other then just eat and grow.
Bluerosy is highly experienced and knows the exact minimum to maintain in a tiny box. The exact humidity exact temp. That exact, is NOT the best for the snake, its the best for Bluerosy and his method to get them up to size. Which is fine, but its not about the snake. Also, Bluerosy generally raises many snakes, so he wants routine over enjoyment.
With one snake or a few snakes, I would hope you want enjoyment over "control". That said, the fix for my approach and Bluerosys is easy. Take Bluerosys exact little box, and cut a tiny hole it the top and put it in your 10 gallon, along with many other cage props for the snake to use. So yes to your question, you can put his tiny box in your 10 gallon, just don't confine the snakes in it. Let them use it and other stuff. The key is making sure neonates of any species are humid, not wet places. Heres my pair they are growing like weeds. Three months old, over doubled their length and did not get lost in a larger cage.
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RE: Cali king basking/night lamp? - FR, Sun Feb 16 09:24:00 2014
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