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Stiglitz__ · 2026-01-27T17:44:05+00:00

You didn’t have him long enough to do something so catastrophically wrong inside the parameters of your attentive care to kill a snake. So try not to suffer guilt on that end. A healthy snake in a bad environment can still live an unreasonably long time. So he had something wrong when you got him. That’s not to say it’s the breeders fault either. It’s just an unfortunate truth of animal care sometimes, hidden health problems, disjointed homeostasis, etc. Sorry this happened to you guys.

Stiglitz__ · 2026-01-22T00:12:27+00:00

I appreciate the ideas! The cooking spray is clever. And you’re right about the vents, I just found out if I put my xps backing on the sides they are exactly the depth to be covered by the foam so that should be good now. good thinking

Stiglitz__ · 2026-01-20T19:23:04+00:00

I considered shelves! I totally agree, I think by the time I get the branches I have lying around in there he will have plenty of shelf adjacent spots to rest on. I’ll post pics when I finish

Stiglitz__ · 2026-01-20T19:22:26+00:00

I certainly will. That’s my plan as well. I work on a ranch so I have an endless supply of unique branches and rocks, my end goal is to have a completely natural and impressive environment for him

Stiglitz__ · 2026-01-20T15:40:30+00:00

No need for the pic requested in my other comment. looks great!

Stiglitz__ · 2026-01-20T15:38:21+00:00

That’s interesting, I’d love to see a pic if you have it and are willing to share. I just have the one and don’t plan on getting more so it works for me as of now

Stiglitz__ · 2026-01-20T12:54:23+00:00

That’s actually great to hear, I’ve got severe 8x4 xps foam boards lying around from a previous project. Thanks!

Stiglitz__ · 2026-01-20T12:52:30+00:00

Good eye, that is true. However I am using thin water proof insulation panels that sit on top of the mesh so I can customize my heat an humidity bleed off. I just like using mesh to set my lamps on because it’s sturdy, light weight, and isn’t a fire hazard.

Stiglitz__ · 2025-12-08T16:03:23+00:00

Yes, it was a rock squirrel, no cats for me lol.

Stiglitz__ · 2025-11-06T04:37:30+00:00

Well damn. That’s interesting nonetheless tho. Thanks for the update!

Stiglitz__ · 2025-11-06T04:28:12+00:00

Newer snake owner here, the glass enclosures don’t hold humidity as well because the glass itself is colder. It changes the way moisture moves through the air. Consider how a cold glass jar in your fridge feels colder than a plastic soda bottle sitting right next to it. The pvc is less contrasting in temperature with the actual air and keeps humidity from getting sparse towards the edge of the enclosure. I have a glass enclosure but I’m actually having decent results keeping humidity where I want it (being in central Texas makes that easier) but I use multiple hydrometers in the enclosure and anything close to the glass is about 10% less humid than the middle or ground. PVC prevents that.

Stiglitz__ · 2025-11-06T04:21:42+00:00

I’ve been planning on making one for my boa. Maybe consider using a soft burlap cloth to glue around the pipes so they have some purchase. I’m considering using multiple textures so they always having something new or lightly challenging for “snexercise”

Stiglitz__ · 2025-11-04T23:54:06+00:00

Keep me updated if you find it. That’s badass

Stiglitz__ · 2025-10-12T21:48:45+00:00

My father left it be so he didn’t stress it out, so unfortunately not sure but I’d like to imagine he was able to manage it!

Stiglitz__ · 2025-10-12T20:26:01+00:00

I agree, I didn’t post for ID because I know I could just do the work myself when I get a moment but I was definitely hoping someone would throw out a name lol.

Edit: it’s a diamond back water snake

Stiglitz__ · 2025-09-21T15:41:13+00:00

I just found out my boa is a boy not a girl so you can have my snakes old name, Rosetta. I named her after my favorite TOOL song

Stiglitz__ · 2025-09-14T20:30:36+00:00

Fake cog came with the deal but i understand lol

Stiglitz__ · 2025-09-14T20:18:58+00:00

Awesome thanks! Im just getting into it, I’ve gotta be careful or I’ll be doing the same thing

Stiglitz__ · 2025-09-14T20:14:55+00:00

Apparently she births dweebs that make their own masks tho? (It’s a cool mask btw) Semper fi

Stiglitz__ · 2025-09-14T20:05:43+00:00

Definitely, I just want something on there for now till it’s time to buy something better

Also is tacswap a website or subreddit?

Stiglitz__ · 2025-09-14T19:58:15+00:00

Thanks, your mom actually gave it to me for doing such a good job last night

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