Snake (The Saga Continues)

[kiyakotari]

Having researched even more in the past few days, I've definitely settled on the larger Exo Terra PT-2607 (18x18x24 inch) terrarium, but I've decided against trying to incorporate live plants into the environment at this point. The humidity and temperature levels for this particular species of snake are rather specific, and I don't want to try to also manage the needs of the plants at the same time. Maybe once I've had it for a year or two, I will be better equipped to balance the requirements of both snake and plant health. For now, though, it will be artificial plants only.

The reptile dealer I've been speaking to is checking the sexes of his Rough Greens today (I want a male) and will be getting back to me.

Comments

[greenjudy.livejournal.com]

I didn't get a chance to comment on your earlier post about this, but I'm thrilled you're getting a snake. I love snakes--up here (rural center where I've been pulling my crazy long days) I saw three different snakes in the space of two days last week: a gopher snake, a garter snake, and a baby CA king snake. 8-D Can't wait to hear more about your Rough Green--the pictures you posted were fantastic.

I hope your birthday went well. I really miss you.

[kiyakotari.livejournal.com]

I had a delightful birthday, thank you! ^__^ Ira's new 'do certainly made it nicer. Good (for this area) sushi with my family, and my sister made me Polenta Dulche with almond extract in it for a birthday cake. Delightful.

I also adore snakes, and am quite ecstatic to be getting one. I even know what his name will be, once he's here.

Looking forward to June.

[nagasvoice.livejournal.com]

Woot for getting setup worked out! And when you do want to add plants, itĺl be great to know youŕe already comfortable with the snake's care. Of course you're doing it right, you do your research first!!

[kiyakotari.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm all about preparatory research. Always have been, for most everything. ^_~ Your advice on the plant species was helpful - when I do finally give it a go, I'll probably start with the ruby Cryptanthus, up near the top of the tank near the lights (it'll be set in a "bowl" in the background I'm going to be constructing).

[calalillith.livejournal.com]

:) good luck :) I can't wait to see pics of *your* boy :)

[kiyakotari.livejournal.com]

Hopefully within the next couple of weeks!

[kellyhime.livejournal.com]

Things have been so crazy recently that I totally missed that you were getting a snake. I love snakes! I'm looking forward to seeing your new guy!

[kiyakotari.livejournal.com]

It'll probably be a couple weeks yet - I want the terrarium ready to go before the snake arrives. But I'm sure I'll be posting plenty of pictures of him once he's here and settling in.

[shipwreck-light.livejournal.com]

Oh hurray! I hope there's a special little boy waiting for you ^^.

Besides, with artificial plants, you could get blue ones and the snake wouldn't mind.

I love snakes and how it feels when they crawl over you. Is this a friendly species or a species which prefers to be admired?

[kiyakotari.livejournal.com]

This is a docile species, non-aggressive, that apparently NEVER bites (I assume anything is possible, but every resource I've found said that they just don't do it). However, they're not too fond of over-handling, especially at first. Apparently they can get used to it, with time, but it's best to leave them alone as much as possible for the first several months to a year. (And of course, as with all snakes, they should not be handled at all during their first week or so in their new terrarium, so they can acclimatize undisturbed.)