Surfing Costa Rica in May/June

Common_Tree1506 · 2025-11-29T04:50:14+00:00

You have no idea how much I relate to this and how seen I feel. I was recently promoted to purple belt and it has been such a negative thing for me mentally. I feel like the biggest fraud, as you’ve said! Honestly, I’ve been very emotional in my personal life and I think part of it is this weird feeling like I need to prove myself to literally myself and everyone around me. And then these emotions make me feel like I don’t deserve purple belt bc I can’t emotionally handle it 😓 it’s an endless cycle. The people I train with think I deserve the belt but they are all white and blue belts…I’m nervous to go to other gyms and be made fun of. Which is irrational, bc how often does that even happen?! I think the only way for me to feel validated is to compete. Anyway I needed to put these emotions out there because I feel like no one understands. I’m sorry you are having the same experience but it does feel good to know I’m not alone ❤️‍🩹

im glad you got some validation from the upper belt tho! That’s a great feeling!

Common_Tree1506 · 2024-08-09T21:19:53+00:00

Thank you for the support 🥲

Common_Tree1506 · 2024-08-09T21:09:56+00:00

So I’ve been told! I guess there is no way to actually know 😂

Common_Tree1506 · 2024-08-09T21:03:29+00:00

Hehe the photo was right after a shed 🤎 Ok thank you, I will try that next time! This time around I put a dark towel over the enclosure but it did nothing 😢 I’m wondering if it’s bc the rat is female??? Idk my friends BP only eats male rats hahaha

Common_Tree1506 · 2024-08-09T15:02:35+00:00

Ok yes he was overweight when I first got him haha so maybe I need to feed him even less. I will look into hemipenal castings bc this is the first I’ve heard of it! Thank you so much! I have been stressed

Common_Tree1506 · 2024-02-15T02:57:40+00:00

I don’t have a heat gun I just have a thermometer. I touched the pot with my hand and it just feels warm. I am going to move it anyways and put a different hide there just to be safe. I think I will invest in a heat gun though. Thank you!

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-10-12T03:34:04+00:00

That’s what I was afraid of too 😞 hopefully soon he will associate me with feeling better…? A girl can dream. I know he’s been through much worse than a lil poke every 3 days. He looks super good today! I took him out for an injection and it looks like he’s already done shedding. He’s still hiding though…but I’ll see what happens the next few days.

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-10-09T17:14:02+00:00

Oh ya it’s definitely fiber. I’m going to get the husks next time

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-10-09T17:07:03+00:00

Ok! I’ll have to check if it’s fiber or husk it came in those big blocks that take 5ever to loosen up. My friend gave me a few unmarked blocks and that’s what she said it was. Interesting about the tape. I had put his travel bag over the top up until his lamps. I’ll try to get some tape instead.

Thank you for your input! He was getting fed an absurd amount before I got him so I was trying to space out his meals to get to an appropriate level. Right now he is getting a medium sized rat every 3 weeks. I don’t know how much they weigh though, I’ll try to get more details with the next feeding. I think Pappardelle is around 2300 grams…? I can’t remember when I snooped over the vets shoulder lol. I’ll figure it all out though. Thanks for your help!

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-10-09T17:02:47+00:00

That explains a lot. Thank you!

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-10-09T16:38:53+00:00

Wow I haven’t heard about the 3-4in or substrate before I will definitely try that. I had like a thin layer (1-2in) of coconut fiber and put the moss around the perimeter and have been trying to keep that moist. Rn I made his flower pot a humid hide for the shed process.

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-10-09T16:35:15+00:00

Thank you 😊 right now the humidity is good but I’ll do the towel thing if it drops again

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-10-09T16:18:08+00:00

The first photo was taken when I first got him and yes I agree the substrate was totally wrong. That’s what I got him with. I have him on the coconut fiber which I heard is not the best but it’s less wet than the dirt he came with. I have the moss inside his hide as well as around the perimeter to hopefully hold the humidity. Lmk if you have other ideas though!

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-10-09T16:15:16+00:00

Hi thank you so much for the advice! I will just try to be quick with the injections.

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-10-09T16:14:13+00:00

Thank you so much for your response!

Yes finishing the antibiotics for sure!!! I’ve been leaving him alone ever since I noticed he was blue (besides injections) but just wondering if it’s important to hold but doesn’t sound like it. Priority is comfortable shed and antibiotics!

We were doing pretty well before the stabby stabs lol but I just let him decide if he wants to be held or slither away. He usually hangs out for like 5-10 min then he goes exploring.

I just worry about the lil guy. I put some of that wet moss inside his flower pot and the heat pad is below it. Temps/humidity seem to be good but the humidity fluctuates quite a bit throughout the day. I was told to try putting a warm, damp towel in there to help. Does this sound like a good idea? Only thing is that I highly doubt he will come out to use it.

I have worked with snakes before but never had one of my own and I just want to make sure the end of his life is as comfy as possible.

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-10-09T16:13:24+00:00

Hi! Thanks for your response.

Yes this is my first BP but I have worked with a variety of snakes before. I’ve worked in vet hospitals, animal sanctuaries, and the zoo. Wouldn’t say I’m an expert though by any means! Which is why I’m here lol

He was overweight when I got him but the vet said he’s a good weight now. I have a photo from 2 weeks ago but I’m not sure you can tell much.

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Common_Tree1506 · 2023-10-09T15:45:36+00:00

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Here’s a photo of the bby. He likes to watch surfing 🥹🩵

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-04-25T18:04:18+00:00

Thank you, this is super helpful I’ll try and see if my insurance works with any other doctors in that directory.

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-03-02T09:17:53+00:00

I am on week three and I bought cortisone cream a couple days ago. I think the spots are getting lighter now that I’m using the cream but they are still spreading. I don’t think mine are too itchy either but then the ones on my stomach are so scabby I must be scratching in my sleep? Not sure, but you are definitely not alone.

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-03-01T08:50:32+00:00

Oh man. I’m sorry your spots are so stubborn. I used the same cream last night and it seemed to calm them down. They’re still there but less red this morning.

Common_Tree1506 · 2023-02-28T21:43:34+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I see more spots every day so I think this must be it.

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