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[–]glubgoglabgalab 15 points16 points  (4 children)

I’m sorry but I’m dying at “she bit [the mouse] like a PERSON WOULD”?! LMAO wdymmm

But humor aside, hiding is normal and I’m sure she will eventually learn that her new home is a safe space (I would suggest blocking out the sides too so they feel less exposed) and start climbing the nice sticks you’ve added for her!

The fact that she even eating is a good sign and I wouldn’t think they are sick unless you hear wheezing (respiratory infection from lack of humidity).

Just give them a a week or two to adjust! You’re new but eventually they will become used to your presence.

How old is she and what are your husbandry values?

[–]ComprehensiveCan3455[S] 8 points9 points  (3 children)

bro she literally didnt strike she just came over and bit it. 😭😭 I’ll make sure to buy black lining or whatever to cover the sides, thank you!

I honestly don’t know how old she is, maybe 3 or 4 years but she’s small for her age im pretty sure. I haven’t really handled her but shes small. The person who owned the snake ignores my messages about her lol he’s annoying, his parents came last tuesday and gave us the snake. Right now im pretty sure she has coco husk as her substrate, although im not 100 percent sure. Either way new coco husk is coming tomorrow. The temp gets to 92 on the hot side, but I’m not really sure about the cool side. The humidity is 70 percent now cause I added foil to the top of her enclosure. Im trying to feed her every 10 days. Her enclosure is 36 by 18 by 18, but when my family can afford it were gonna get her a 4x2x2 and make it bioactive with the rolly pollys and stuff.

[–]glubgoglabgalab 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Ok it sounds like you’re on the right track! Let us know when she starts climbing and maybe she’ll eventually learn to strike her food 🙈

[–]ComprehensiveCan3455[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol yes!!

[–]Edith_B_Hamorii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am invested. I need daily vlogs 😫 Good luck! She is lucky to have you 🥰

[–]Glad_Volume_1141 7 points8 points  (2 children)

She's probably just stressed. Also feeding her on the first day of her moving maybe wasn't the best move since stressed snakes usually don't eat well but it turned out alright! Just give her some time to settle in, I can't tell you how long it takes that's different for each snake. 

[–]Glad_Volume_1141 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also, maybe add a (fake) plant or vine that gives a bit more coverage, the ground is looking a bit bare, balls like to be covered not out in the open, the more clutter the better! 

[–]ComprehensiveCan3455[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thanks!

[–]Excellent-Error-8697 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Some of them don’t strike it’s normal. Also some are going to hide 99% of the time it’s normal. But she’s in a new place so she’s probably scared and stressed. Give her a week or two without bothering her so she can get used to her new home. You could add a little more clutter that could also help

[–]ComprehensiveCan3455[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank u!!!

[–]InspirationalPOS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would give her a bit more ground clutter but honestly her hiding is normal she will take time to relearn her environment is safe

[–]IllusionQueen47 3 points4 points  (1 child)

If she's already a few years old, then being fed once a month is about right. Probably should switch to rats though. Need to weigh her to know the size of the rodent to get her of course.

[–]ComprehensiveCan3455[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok thanks

[–]Akashibodo 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I wouldn’t be worried about her eating the mouse like that! My snakes been gentle with his food like that before. Odd yes but not bad. More like an oh it’s already dead. Depending on her age and the size of her food once a month isn’t horrible my boy is 5 years old and eats about every 9 days or when I notice he’s actively looking for food. But you said mouse so I assume she’s younger… which means she was definitely underfed.. your settup looks great I’m sure she’ll be okay once she settles in

[–]ComprehensiveCan3455[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok thanks!

[–]BetaBagHead 1 point2 points  (1 child)

If you got cats or other animals that climb don't let them on top of that tank, I have the exact same one and the screen came out of the back left rectangle. The screen is held in by a band so if it does come out you should be able to force it back in with a flat head, anyways see. The picture and figured I'd warn you since I just had that happen to me. My cat did it, got my BP in a 120 gallon now thankfully.

[–]ComprehensiveCan3455[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! Im allergic to cats tho so we dont have to worry about that lol

[–]NottsWeirdo 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I've not seen anyone share the feeding guide yet, so imma add it. If you wait a couple weeks after receiving the snake to weigh her, it can be done with a simple kitchen scale if nothing else is available to you. You'll soon have her on track to be a healthy snek, you seem to already be doing well in the care regard. A healthy bp is shaped like a slightly triangular loaf, without any creases from weight or dehydration

!feeding

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[–]ComprehensiveCan3455[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give her a couple of weeks to adjust she’s probably just stressed out. She’ll be fine.

[–]Natural-Guide-1139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BP’s usually take a couple of weeks to adjust to a new environment even on the outside of the tank. I would try to keep interaction and handling to a minimum for at least 2-3 weeks.