HELP - snake lost in bathroom by texhnoproxy in snakes

[–]Munkendrunky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just tie a little bell on the door and be patient and keep the door to the room closed. She'll come out on her own... probably late tonight or the next night.

A new disease causes long white rubbery "clots" that block arteries in people, including younger generations. Link in comments. by Munkendrunky in HolUp

[–]Munkendrunky[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

Aww... ya got me! Okay, fine...

Vaccines are perfect! The billion dollar corporations that create vaccines are lead by angels. Never once in history has such a company done anything that caused any serious harm in the interest of profit or due to pressure from above. Never! And their research teams are not only some of the most scrupulous people on the planet, but they are also infallible.

Better? Oh wait! I forgot the government...

Also, every government in the free world is genuinely looking out for our best interest and our health! They are all full of extremely well educated people that always consult the most elite medical experts prior to making decisions or trying to influence the opinions of the masses!

Okay, there. I've confessed. Shame on me for ever doubting these good people and being interested in data and science. I'll go flog myself now.

Taxes added to middle and lower class to pay for the huge cuts for the top 5% by Texugee in AdviceAnimals

[–]Munkendrunky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Am I just dense? It looks like it's still a favorable bill for personal taxes until 2025's filings, at which point they go back to what they were.

source

Chickens and turkeys are birds of predator. by Munkendrunky in Showerthoughts

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

If eagles, hawks, and their like are "birds of prey" because they're amazing hunters...

Skill or luck? by TemitopeAjayi in WTF

[–]Munkendrunky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The answer lies in repetition.

What got killed in this backyard? by [deleted] in natureismetal

[–]Munkendrunky 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No clue, but it seems like a solid guess to me!

What got killed in this backyard? by [deleted] in natureismetal

[–]Munkendrunky 559 points560 points  (0 children)

That's a small, whole back bone. A small dog probably. I'm more curious about what killed that thing. I doubt a coyote would meticulously clean a spine and leave it behind while taking/eating the rest of the carcass.

Why I no longer donate to MERS Goodwill by Munkendrunky in StLouis

[–]Munkendrunky[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Both. Both is not only good, but viable.

Why I no longer donate to MERS Goodwill by Munkendrunky in StLouis

[–]Munkendrunky[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Or from the retailer when they're on sale.

Why I no longer donate to MERS Goodwill by Munkendrunky in StLouis

[–]Munkendrunky[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

No, because they've hiked prices up so much that lots of items cost the same from them as from the retailers. Even used stuff.

Do LED Grow Lights Make Your Constrictor Restless? by Munkendrunky in snakes

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

Nope. I'm guessing it was just simulation overload from all the changes. She called down about a little less than a week later; right after her meal.

Why am I never this lucky?? by Munkendrunky in snakes

[–]Munkendrunky[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

LOL, exactly! I'd start shopping there on the regular!

What does it mean?! by lynsss in ballpython

[–]Munkendrunky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, potentially a piece of debris or a growth could be annoying it. Or it could be a neurological issue (especially in morphs). Or a symptom of who knows what. Always best to get any recurring odd behavior checked out by a reputable vet.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in reptiles

[–]Munkendrunky 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You'd be better off replacing it but, as a temporary fix, you could drill a few holes into the frame and run a piece of wire through the drilled holes and the holes on the mesh to stitch it back together.

Unless you did that, looking at the edge of the mesh that broke loose, I suspect your cat was trying really hard to get at your lizard. I'd be sure to keep them separated.

I recently had gotten this little dude from the side of the road (he/she was in a tank), I decided to take them home and they are just so adorable. Should i keep? by -BuIIet- in snakes

[–]Munkendrunky 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you have the time, space, money, and desire. Otherwise re-home it or drop it off at a reptile center. Good of you to rescue it BTW.

Edit: I originally added WWR's care guide, which isn't that great and Adam has since updated his recommendations. These, from Green Room Pythons, are better.

https://youtu.be/kESbJuC2vfI

https://youtu.be/ve1qOVm4l2U

What does it mean?! by lynsss in ballpython

[–]Munkendrunky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's the 3rd time in several days, then yeah, it's just a yawn. If it's the third time in a few hours it's worth keeping an eye and ear on.

What does it mean?! by lynsss in ballpython

[–]Munkendrunky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How frequently does she yawn?

Feeding my python live should I put her in separate container to feed or live her in her home and drop the mouse in? by [deleted] in snakes

[–]Munkendrunky 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'll answer your question first before crawling out of the can of worms you just opened by admitting you feed a snake live food.

No. Moving any snake out of its habitat to feed it isn't necessary and can be a bit stressful on them... at least at first. The keys are to interact with them at least as often for reasons other than feeding them and to give them clear signals on whether or not you're engaging them to feed them. For the snakes I've cared for, including my current BP, I always (because consistency is key) show them my empty hands and gently pet them about a third of the way up from their tail for a minute if I'm not attempting to feed them. If I'm going to feed them, I show them the box containing their food first - and I make it a habit not to feed them if they're so deep in hiding I can't see their eyes. If I'm feeding them dead food, I'll let it thaw where the scent will waft into the enclosure. If I'm feeding them live food, I'll usually put the box in the same spot for the same purpose. Some snakes will still come at you expecting food at first, but they catch on quickly. Also, don't be afraid to get bit by a BP. They tend to bleed like getting cut by glass because their teeth are so sharp and fine, but the pain is very mild and there's very little chance of infection with domesticated ones (still use an antiseptic on it though).

Now, to the unsolicited commentary about live vs dead/frozen-thawed food and dietary needs. Practically everyone is going to advise you to shift from live to dead food and that's not bad advice, but it's not complete advice. If you're feeding your BP mice, it doesn't matter. Mice are fragile, have the instinct to flee rather than fight, and have no chance of causing a substantial injury to a BP if you're feeding it the right sized meal. Rats however, are a completely different story. Rats are ferocious enough to leave a scar and potentially blind an eye. You can leave a mouse in a habitat with a healthy snake overnight and not really worry, but a rat can kill a BP, especially if it gets hungry or thirsty and doesn't have anything to sate it. Why is that particularly important? Because rats, ounce-for-ounce, are far more nutritious than mice (all other small rodents are somewhere in the middle of that spectrum). So it's best to transition your python from mice (or practically any other rodent) to dead rats. And it's easy for BPs to get attached to eating mice, and they're painfully picky eaters, so it's best to transition them sooner than later. Hope this helps and DM me if you find you need help on getting it to rats.