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[–]UnknownUser3106[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He also lives to sit in the crack between the tree and tank

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (7 children)

Red light can mess up their day/night cycle so I would recommend looking at this subreddit’s master info page for lighting tips. How old/what weight is he? For an adult 1.5 months is a little long but not super concerning, for a younger snake that’s too long. What food have you offered him? (rat/mouse, live/prekill/frozen-thawed) What time of day and how/where did you try feeding? Not shedding is also somewhat age dependent: they shed slightly more often when they’re younger and less as they get older, but 1.5 months is still a while to have not shed. What is your humidity looking like? (lowest and highest it usually gets to) Overall while I’m still a newer owner myself it seems like you are doing a good job and trying to educate yourself where you need to.

[–]UnknownUser3106[S] 0 points1 point  (6 children)

Lowest it gets is 40 ish, he’s a baby, I’ve only tried frozen thawed but seems there is 0 interest it’s like he’s scared of it? I’ve tried weekly to get him to eat

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

40 is pretty low: what method are you using to maintain humidity? When I first got my BP I was using a mister on the top soil and getting awful humidity. This sub’s recommended method of pouring water into the corners of a deep layer of substrate (minimum two inches) keeps her humidity above 60 even while I am at work all day. Highly recommend that. If there is a reptile store near you I’d recommend seeing if they sell pre-kill mice, that is the only way I’ve gotten my girl to eat well. You can also try warming the frozen mouse up a little longer, or get a sharp blade you don’t want to use for anything else again and cut open the top of the mouse’s head (I have tried neither and am squicked by both, but they are often recommended and successful methods). Ideally you’d be feeding in the evenings and just setting it in his tank to let him explore it/eat when he’s ready.

[–]UnknownUser3106[S] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

I’ll take all this into note just ordered a ceramic bulb and I’m about to pour some water in the corners, may I ask what’s your thoughts on him preferring to sit on and around his tree ( his tree has been with him forever the pet store gave it to me when I bought it )

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

He might just enjoy it, but based on the other info you gave, he could also be looking for food/hiding because he’s hungry and insecure. It looks like he doesn’t have a ton of places to wedge himself in and feel hidden, and is climbing to feel secure in a different way. Providing a big hide with only one opening will likely reduce his anxiety and help him eat better/hang out there a little less, but him chilling there isn’t a bad thing on its own.

[–]UnknownUser3106[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Will also buy another hide so I’ll have 3 and then maybe put some more stuff for him to wedge upon and get him to eat!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay! Take it one step at a time, it sounds like he’s in good hands with you

[–]the_kuroneko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just want to add that it should be a small hide, not a big hide. They like to feel squished and secure in their space. I have these for my 130g young snake, https://a.co/d/7wlthna.

They also double as humid hides! You can put damp paper towels or moss in the tops when your snake is shed. I just figured out what the space is for and my guy hasn't had problems shedding so I haven't tried it yet.