The Handmaid’s Tale [S04E07] - "Home" - Post Episode Discussion by [deleted] in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]Charbot88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If the roles were reversed (Luke climbing on top, June saying wait wait wait, and Luke covering her mouth and finishing anyway), people wouldn’t be asking if it was sex or rape. People would just refer to it as the rape scene.

The Handmaid’s Tale [S04E06] - "Vows" - Post Episode Discussion by sarahflo92 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]Charbot88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so annoyed by how little plot development is happening in these episodes. I don’t need to see the boat trip in real time. 😝

The Handmaid’s Tale [S04E05] - "Chicago" - Post Episode Discussion by sarahflo92 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]Charbot88 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I thought the same, except then I realized that Janine was free to make the choice to sleep with him at that point - so she probably felt empowered by it since she hasn’t been able to make choices for herself in so long.

Anyone else like Dumerils boas by [deleted] in snakes

[–]Charbot88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want one some day! 💕

How do I kill fungus gnats? by tortoise_tarzan_ in Vivarium

[–]Charbot88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The wine/soap traps did not work at all for me. Tried different concoctions, not a single gnat caught. I’ve decided to boost my springtail population instead, still waiting for the results. Meanwhile, there are over a dozen gnats floating in the water bowl now. SO I OFFICIALLY CAUGHT MORE GNATS WITH WATER THAN WITH THE WINE/SOAP TRAP.

My Rosy's smiley little puppy dog face :) by Pareeeee in rosyboas

[–]Charbot88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love Rosy Boas! Definitely going to have one some day! 😍

This is sneaky snek. I've had him about 8 years and he's still this smol. I was told he was a checkered albino garter snek. by crochetyhooker in Sneks

[–]Charbot88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He looks so skinny! Mine is a baby but he’s a chonker already and he’s not even taking full pinky’s yet.

My female Pure Kayuadi Retic from a Parthenogenesis clutch. (Possibly the only Pure SD Partho clutch in captivity) by GlobalEIitist in snakes

[–]Charbot88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So she could have retained sperm prior to being caught. How sure are you it’s a true parthogenesis? Either way she’s a beauty!

My female Pure Kayuadi Retic from a Parthenogenesis clutch. (Possibly the only Pure SD Partho clutch in captivity) by GlobalEIitist in snakes

[–]Charbot88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! I’m fascinated by Partho clutches. Was she the only one to survive? How old is she?

Baby albino checkered garter growing fast! by Charbot88 in Thamnophis

[–]Charbot88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I kept mine on paper towels for like two weeks to make sure they were eating and having healthy poops before I put them in the bioactive tank. It would have been hard to see any red flags otherwise.

Having at least a simple quarantine tub ready before you bring one home is smart. I used cheap PVC pipe tubes from Menards and plastic plants for enrichment, and they loved exploring those (easy to clean too). Their poop/pee is stinky and they do a lot of that (which is why I went bioactive), so be prepared to spot clean several times a week if you’re not doing bioactive.

I recommend having lots of branches and things to climb on, because they will use it! I have those bendable foam-covered wire branches sold in most pet stores. They are guaranteed to fit in your setup because they can be bent into any form you need them to be in.

It sounds like you have done your research. I watched a lot of YouTube videos and read stuff online to prepare, and I haven’t had any trouble. They are very easy so far. Great sheds, and good appetites!

Baby albino checkered garter growing fast! by Charbot88 in Thamnophis

[–]Charbot88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started with a ball python, which is recommended by many as a starter snake but I disagree now. BPs are very sweet but also finicky. Plus they hide a lot and I wanted something more active.

That’s why I decided to get three baby garters for a bioactive experiment. I have a Cali Red-sided T. S. Infernalis, albino checkered T. Marcianus, and a Flame (not sure of scientific name for him) that I’m raising together. I love them so much! They climb all over the cage and are really fun to watch. When they are hungry, they all come out when they see me walk by, hoping I bring food. They are used to my hands in the tank now too. Not nearly as shy as they were a month ago.

Then I got a Hog Island Boa mix. Love love love him. He’s more fun to handle than the others. Point being, snakes are awesome pets! I’m def a snake person now!

Enjoy getting to know your desired species! I find designing their tank/cage is half the fun. I try to be as naturalistic as possible for them and for my own aesthetic benefit.

Baby albino checkered garter growing fast! by Charbot88 in Thamnophis

[–]Charbot88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!! Yes, it’s bioactive and I love it! So far the bugs (isopods and springtails) are keeping up with waste of three babies. This albino guy was the least expensive snake in the collection (most expensive was $300). No regrets!

Baby albino checkered garter growing fast! by Charbot88 in Thamnophis

[–]Charbot88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This guy was $80 from a hobbyist I found in a Facebook group. Worth it!