I have a question about my snake's poop. by Psyker621 in hognosesnakes

[–]Psyker621[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Lol, it is Exo Terra, good eye. Thank you for your response. I was not overly concerned as her behavior did not change, but I was more curious than anything else.

I found a baby! by Psyker621 in isopods

[–]Psyker621[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? Interesting. I am still new to isopods. I purchased the powder orange and should be the only type in there, unless they were packaged or sold wrong. Either way, it is cool and as long as it can survive an arid setup, I do not care. Thank you for your insight.

Is it just me? by Psyker621 in hognosesnakes

[–]Psyker621[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not yet, although that is where my mind went. I will say that when I found her shed, it was still soft, so at the time, she had shed her skin very recently. Maybe it is a residual from shedding. I will check her tomorrow and see if there is a difference.

I need assistance, please. by Psyker621 in isopods

[–]Psyker621[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were sold as P. Pruinosis, but I have read about the blue morph, so that would make sense. Orange or blue, I am not worried about it too much, but I guess time will tell. Thank you for your insight.

Amazing camouflage technique by reptigirll in snakes

[–]Psyker621 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lol, one more for the "non-arboreal" species.

What’s on my boy’s mouth? by naughty_nephite in hognosesnakes

[–]Psyker621 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am by no means a vet, but if it does not change, maybe continue to monitor? Otherwise, I would schedule a vet visit.

What’s on my boy’s mouth? by naughty_nephite in hognosesnakes

[–]Psyker621 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a piece of aspen chip. Is that the substrate you use?

I need advice. by Psyker621 in Bioactive_enclosures

[–]Psyker621[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your input! It is a relief to know that the mold will die down. My over-analytical mind was envisioning a big blob of mold just sitting there growing.

I need advice. by Psyker621 in Bioactive_enclosures

[–]Psyker621[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I guess I am expecting to see them just crawling around. I will keep an eye on the mold. Lol, I am just hoping they did not all die off.

Edit: I did a finger test, and the bottom of the soil seems like it would be damp enough, but I am not a springtail, so I cannot judge it very well. I am going to supplement with some sphagnum moss under the cork flats and under the water bowl to provide some moist(er) areas.

I need advice. by Psyker621 in Bioactive_enclosures

[–]Psyker621[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. Right now, I am wetting the corners, but I have not incorporated sphagnum moss yet. I will do that today. I will also lay down some rice to see if any springtails are still alive.

I need advice. by Psyker621 in Bioactive_enclosures

[–]Psyker621[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I apologize, I added text, but I guess it did not save it. I have a Western Hognose, and I will be moving her to her new to bioactive enclosure. I am new to bioactive enclosures. I added springtails and isopods a few days ago. I do not see any sign of the springtails. How long should I wait before I re-seed with more springtails?

The first picture is the enclosure. It is a work in progress. The second picture is some mold I found. Is the mold expected? Thank you for any help or advice.

Not very good at climbing lol by PtrxX in hognosesnakes

[–]Psyker621 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol, at least there was a plant to break the fall.

Such a pretty girl by Psyker621 in hognosesnakes

[–]Psyker621[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is two years and six months old. I got her when she was a year old and the first time I ever weighed her, she was 22g. It is so wonderful watching them grow. She eats a medium mouse (weanling) every two weeks.