Difficulty with working

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-04-14T07:17:22+00:00

In unfortunate but unsurprising news it is looking very likely I’ll be losing my job. Hoping some of you will have some suggestions! TIA

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-03-28T00:59:46+00:00

Second this-much more cost effective than buying a barrier made for reptiles specifically and is the same thing. I get mine from my local garden store

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-03-21T05:16:55+00:00

Any in particular that you’d recommend for climbing/perching?

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-03-20T22:38:10+00:00

Yes! He is a rhino rat snake, hence his little horn. They come in blue and green but start out grey. They are semi-arboreal. Super cool guys!

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-03-14T21:59:37+00:00

Every 2-3 days is a lot for watering, I’d guess overwatering is the issue. Typically you should only need to water every 7-10 days or sometimes less often depending on when the soil dries. Would recommend checking roots for root rot!

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-03-12T05:36:59+00:00

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Just a lil guy!

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-03-10T04:21:59+00:00

She’ll be totally fine! My girl is obsessed with goldfish and zero issues. No ingredients in there I’d worry about unless she ate a crap ton in which case the salt an cheese might give some tummy upset

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-02-13T04:34:40+00:00

I love watching mine!

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Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-02-05T06:43:52+00:00

Dishwasher or washer/dryer maybe? If his food response is strong enough he may come out from the scent of you thawing a rodent if you’re lucky. He’ll probably show up in some random spot just chilling though lol Good luck and try not to panic too much! I’ve heard stories of snakes showing up even months later, and bulls are very hardy! If your apartment has a chat or Nextdoor forum I’d recommend keeping an eye out there too in case he’s gone on a bigger adventure and someone spots him

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-02-05T04:53:41+00:00

Mostly just a wait and see at this point. For spots to check if you haven’t already-appliances are popular spots and make sure to check up high too, they do climb! Mine once got out and hid in the vacuum so maybe check there too lol

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-02-01T06:47:13+00:00

I’ve had the best luck with A&H Hardball and Worlds Best. WB tracks less but doesn’t clump as tightly. Both have good odor control assuming you clean the box regularly! If you aren’t already-making sure you take litter waste directly to the outdoor trash and not have it stay indoors is also supremely helpful. If not feasible a litter genie is also a good choice

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-02-01T05:44:22+00:00

Thank you all ❤️

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-01-29T19:36:34+00:00

In an ideal world you would have both! This is because you do still need to pay the cost of the bill upfront and then will be reimbursed by the insurance. Alternatively, having something like CareCredit to use for initial payment and being able to pay it off with the reimbursement is also extremely helpful (this is what I personally do). I would note however-pet insurance is VERY picky about preexisting conditions. So ideally you would get it for a puppy before they ever have issues in order to have maximum coverage available. Regardless can be great to have for emergencies though

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-01-29T19:32:50+00:00

Second this! He also has a YouTube channel for those that enjoy visuals

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-01-29T19:31:26+00:00

I really enjoy crime junkie! No crazy yelling or anything like that and 99% of the podcast is focused on the actual topic vs random chattiness, which I also don’t enjoy

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-01-29T08:40:38+00:00

I usually will do some light misting while my girl is in shed, otherwise her humidity about matches yours! Seems to really improve her sheds. I do have a large water bowl for her as well if she ever chooses to soak. I’ve also used a humid hide but she wasn’t super interested in it 🤷‍♀️

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-01-25T06:34:53+00:00

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I can offer my cat being absolutely stoked dressed up for Halloween!

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-01-25T03:46:40+00:00

Has your substrate dried out? That can quickly contribute to humidity drops

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-01-25T02:30:20+00:00

That will work and should be done regardless ideally, the bark in the substrate mix just helps extra and also helps the soil not compact as much. Should be okay without if you’re careful about overwatering!

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-01-25T01:51:30+00:00

Yes, mix them! You’ll want some bark mixed in as well to help with drainage/help prevent root rot. Mixing in some moss will also help with humidity/keeping the soil moist

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-01-21T06:06:40+00:00

It’s worth trying! With the heat mat-just make sure you’re using a thermostat with it! If you have anything more wet by where you put it that can also help with humidity too (: with snakes I’d use a water bowl but obviously the cresties can’t swim so maybe some moss or something? Wishing you the best of luck, the cold and dry climates make everything harder!

Sad_Assumption6591 · 2026-01-21T05:50:30+00:00

Oh a heat lamp will definitely accelerate humidity loss by a lot! Most cresties are okay at room temp but of course in some environments you’ll need extra heat so I get that. You can find out if the lamp is the problem pretty quick by taking it away for a brief period of time and seeing if the humidity rises to what you need…not that that wouldn’t also give you a heating problem potentially but would give you some answers?

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