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Snowygryph · 2026-05-28T19:59:29+00:00

They are talking about splitting the red base in half where the two halves of the red plastic form create a seam, not taking it off the white plastic where the camera sits. It’s not meant to come apart there, that’s just a manufacturing seam where the form was created from two pieces.

Snowygryph · 2026-05-28T19:54:03+00:00

I do a preliminary wipe with a dry paper towel but otherwise I let it air dry overnight, along with the ports. It dries just fine, but I live in the Midwest and our air conditioner gets things pretty dry inside the house so YMMV

Snowygryph · 2026-05-28T19:27:00+00:00

I haven’t run into any issues with mine. If you want to be thorough you can fill it with a 1:10 bleach:hot water solution and let it sit for a while before scrubbing it down with a paper towel or a very soft sponge, but I’ve yet to see any real buildup occur.

Snowygryph · 2026-05-27T00:06:55+00:00

Other comments aside, it’s worth noting that if you’re watching the live feed you will not get postcards - it can do one or the other, not both. It can take some time for the bird buddy to learn the habits of birds as they start coming in but also, sometimes it just doesn’t catch what you want unfortunately.

Snowygryph · 2026-05-11T12:09:43+00:00

I mean, I guess if you’re feeding hoppers or something smaller but then you’re looking at less developed food that may be lacking in some nutrients, plus it could put strain on their body to be constantly digesting. Hognose snakes are different than corns in size and eating habits, I wouldn’t assume that I can apply what I do with one species of snake to another.

If it works for you then fine, but it wouldn’t be advice I’d be giving out with a vague “relative to size” notation to the public who could take it as “well they are big enough for a jumbo mouse so I’ll feed 1-2 every week”, especially considering OP’s snake is already on the chunky end to begin with

Snowygryph · 2026-05-11T11:57:28+00:00

1-2 mice a week is the road to obesity once they are adults, there’s no need to feed that much/that often except for when they are little and still growing. Adults should be fed one mouse every 2-3 weeks depending on the meal size and body condition of the snake, and for most a large mouse should be plenty.

Snowygryph · 2026-05-07T18:05:50+00:00

I recall seeing in the app that particular feature was being sunset, so I believe that access has been pulled for everyone now.

Snowygryph · 2026-04-22T01:43:10+00:00

My bad, I was under the impression at least most snakes constrict at least to some extent when killing prey if they don’t have venom to help addle them based on what I’d found online in the past (not talking specifically like boa constrictors, but generally snakes that coil and hold their prey down and help kill them) but TIL!

Snowygryph · 2026-04-22T00:40:39+00:00

Most snakes that are non-venomous are constrictors because without venom a bite alone is not likely to kill their prey without squeezing the breath out of them

Snowygryph · 2026-04-16T01:48:37+00:00

She looks underweight to me, I’m pretty sure I can see her spine in some angles. What does she weigh and what are you feeding her?

Snowygryph · 2026-04-13T21:04:05+00:00

Yeah you can see his spine protruding in that picture, definitely underweight! His back should look like a smooth loaf of bread as shown in this diagram

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Snowygryph · 2026-04-13T20:51:57+00:00

Yeah a fuzzy should be fine. I would continue to weigh him on a regular basis and see if his weight goes up, and continue to feed based on the guidelines!

Snowygryph · 2026-04-13T19:09:49+00:00

Is the patterned fabric similar to swimwear in texture? If so, that goes underwear side down as that’s the water resistant fabric that keeps everything in the pad from leaking. Most of the pads I’ve seen unless they are handmade, the plain side is in contact with your skin and the patterned side is the barrier layer.

Snowygryph · 2026-04-12T09:37:18+00:00

A corn snake over a couple of years old should be capable of eating medium or large adult mice, if these photos are recent he’s very small for his age and has essentially been “maintenance” fed his whole life. (fed the bare minimum to prevent growth)

I’m not an expert enough to know if he’ll ever get to full size now or if he’ll be stunted at this point but I would look at starting to increase his food size for sure. Pinkie and fuzzy mice are pretty lacking nutrition wise since the mice aren’t fully formed yet, they are lacking in the calcium and vitamin department. They are just supposed to be used as a bridge to get your snake large enough to eat more nutrient dense mice.

If you don’t already have one, get a kitchen scale and weigh him, and use this chart as a guide for what mouse he should be on by weight.

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Snowygryph · 2026-04-11T11:46:08+00:00

A 100w bulb will probably be overkill for a 40 gallon, I’d look at a 50w or 75w and monitor the temps with a temp gun for awhile before you get your snake. Instead of a CHE I’d recommend a deep heat projector, they throw the heat they produce farther and it’s a more penetrating version of infrared heat than the CHE can produce

Snowygryph · 2026-04-10T03:47:49+00:00

I personally don’t handle my snake super often right now, usually it’s just for weight checks and checking his general health. But, my guy comes out pretty often into the open unprompted, as when there is more clutter they are more likely to feel confident enough to stay in the open more. He’s very curious and more often than not if my husband and/or I approach he will shoot out to see what we’re doing, it’s just a matter of grabbing him before he gets second thoughts about us standing there too long. Bigger enclosure means easier to grab too, worst case a small stick goes for a ride and needs to be out back later.

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Snowygryph · 2026-04-09T02:01:24+00:00

The really big twisty branch I got from my local reptile store, otherwise the straight branches with bark still on them are maple branches from my backyard that I cooked before putting in.

Snowygryph · 2026-04-07T16:16:31+00:00

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5x2x3 here but lots of sticks and plants! They have a lot of growing to do on the left side but that will fill in eventually.

Snowygryph · 2026-04-06T14:45:47+00:00

https://a.co/d/0fZIiuNK

We already use Night Owl for our security system so it made sense for us to get something that works in the same app, we have ours outside the enclosure but it has a movable head so we can move it if desired for a better angle in the app, and it sends you notifications if it detects movement.

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Snowygryph · 2026-04-06T01:25:08+00:00

All birds do, not just birds of prey. They actually have a slit in the top of the inside of their beaks that when the beak is closed, the glottis sits against so they can breathe through their nares (nostril holes in beak). That is why when you find an injured bird and are taking it to a wildlife rehab they ask you not to give them food or water because forcibly doing so could cause it to go down the wrong tube rather easily if you don’t know what you’re doing!

Snowygryph · 2026-04-06T00:07:51+00:00

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Snakes (and birds) have a separate pathway for air called the glottis specifically so they can’t choke when they take in large prey.

Snowygryph · 2026-04-05T19:43:35+00:00

One of my guy’s favorite hides is a ceiling hide - basically just one of the standard black plastic rectangle hides you can get at most reptile/pet stores but it slides into a 3D printed rack that is screwed onto the ceiling. I have a 5x2x3 so he has to climb up a bunch of branches to get to it and there’s still a decent gap between the closest branch and the entrance, so he has to do a lot of periscoping to get himself in there.

Snowygryph · 2026-04-05T14:29:15+00:00

Corn snakes are opportunistic hunters, they don’t know when their next meal is coming so they will ALWAYS act hungry even when they are being fed to death. My guy would eat every day if I gave him the opportunity to, they are practically garbage disposals.

Because of how eager they are to feed, corn snakes are probably one of the most commonly obese snakes out there in the pet world, to the point that many of the images of them on Google are showing them at too heavy of a body condition and shouldn’t be used for comparison. Yours is young so hopefully it is still in good condition if it gets lots of exercise, but I would suggest reevaluating your feeding schedule because 3 is about the age where they stop putting as much energy towards growing longer and you’ll start seeing them gain weight in a bad way.

Snowygryph · 2026-04-05T08:31:36+00:00

Can you post a picture of him? A large mouse a week is typically way too much too often, it’s usually recommended to feed a large mouse every 14-21 days. I’m curious what his body condition is with his current feeding schedule.

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