My posts have very dark of late, so this is going to be a little different. I'm going ask that everyone who reads this say thank you to someone! A customer, a mentor, a friend who you vent to! Say thank you to all the people that have helped you or Have been there for … Continue reading Be thankful
Snakes in small places
Managing a collection in a small space! So this going to be specific to things I've done to manage my collection. I'll start with dimensions, collection size, and snake size and considerations. Dimensions of my space are roughly 3.5 feet wide, 8-10 feet long. That foot print is very small and my collection is going … Continue reading Snakes in small places
Final breeding season update
Sorry the lack of posts, things have been cray here as we get settled in and I make some changes to my reptiles. The move screwed things up even more then I thought. I thought I had moved early enough to make sure everything went. And nothing went. So no eggs this yr😓! There are … Continue reading Final breeding season update
Breeding season update
So things are looking good this season for eggs, let's see if I have better luck with incubation then last year! I'm pretty sure my spotted had her pre ovulation shed, my lemke girl is gravid, believe she's going into her prelay as this is typed! My caramel does not seem to want to do … Continue reading Breeding season update
New year updateo
So this is going to be my collection update and plans moving forward. So 2017 has been a roller coaster of a yr. I upgraded to a building!! (Every herpers dream) then when winter hit I discovered my insulation didn't do its job, so back to keeping in a bedroom. Got everything set up and … Continue reading New year updateo
Happy New Years
As we bring 2017 to a close lots of changes, and some refocusing on certain projects. Here is hoping you and yours are healthy and happy for 2018!!!
Getting a new animal
So your goal when when you first get an animal is to make it as stress free, and as seamless as possible. Ask the seller all the info, cage type, heat type, prey preference, any issues starting them on feeding. Things like a blood python needing to bury in moss to get established for the … Continue reading Getting a new animal
Breeding season updates
So it's the start of the season, and it's the time of year every herper loves, no feeder bill!! This yr is going to be pretty easy. I have a caramel tiger pairing, a lemke coastal pairing, and spotted pythons going. Here's hoping they all go. how I breed my animals will be covered in … Continue reading Breeding season updates
Quarantine
So this is going to be just kind of a general overview of what it is, what it should accomplish, and things to consider. Quarantine, what is it. It is providing a separate area away from your collection to do 3 things. Firstly to make sure they are parasite free, mites! (See my last post) … Continue reading Quarantine
MITES
That most dreaded of all words to any real snake guy. (Insert fast and furious meme here) These things aren't talked about, or how every show you go to there is at least one person whose table is completely infested. Or how you're more then likely going to bring home these little pests from a … Continue reading MITES
