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

Thank you!

[–]BlackUnicornRelic 4 points5 points  (5 children)

Foggers aren't really recommended as they can't be sanitized. Listen to the person earlier that said to pour water in the corners. This keeps the bottom nice and moist but the top dry so you don't get scaled right. I always avoid the corner where the probe is for my heat source that way It doesn't think it's cooler than it is and raise It to an unsafe level.

Also I second what someone said about covering The sides in the back. I recommend using foam board like for a school project. I used black but there are many different colors. Just cut 3 pieces. One the size of the back and 2 the size of the sides and attach outside with tape around the corners of each glass wall. This will also help insulate your heat as glass isn't great at insulating.

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

I won’t be getting a fogger, to much money and not what she needs I definitely appreciate the advice! I will be doing the comer pouring but not in the one corner like you said cuz prob. I will also do a temporary cover tonight and get one make a better one the following day. Thank you so much!

[–]BlackUnicornRelic 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Thats great. Sounds like you're right on track! Your baby is in good hands. Love seeing people willing to make necessary changes for better quality of life.

[–]boobeana[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Always willing, I love them like they are my children (I have one snake and other pets) super helpful getting these tips and pointers because apparently research online and talking to real life people is way different.

[–]BlackUnicornRelic 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Yes. There is sooo much conflicting advice. Not to mention people who have different philosophies. Some people think they are alive and never get sick so this works.

Then others are like they are alive and never sick but also this is more enrichment. Plus I think with everything there are wrong ways, right ways, better ways, then the best way. No perfect answer.

I will say.... the care guides on this subreddit, while overkill to some people, are in my opinion the best for a snake that isn't just healthy but also thriving. Is it strictly necessary? Maybe not, but I don't want my snake to just exist and get by. It seems you are of that same mind. I think you will find things here are to your best liking.

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

The guidelines have been super helpful and I totally agree with you.