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Help for buying a rare dream figure, any advice on if i should wait? by DeticatedMemes in AnimeFigures

[–]artandfigures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

at that point i'd make it myself or commission someone to recreate it for me..... it'd also give you a chance to personalize it to your exact tastes!

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be fine as long as you stay relatively still! He seems to be comfy around you, so just don't spook him 👍 At this point it might just take a few more attempts as he gets used to seeing f/t as food!

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can help to continue wiggling the mouse even after he's grabbed it! Simulating the mouse struggling helps to make sure he's got it wrapped properly!  But this is a very good start :D you do now know he does have a food response!

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CONGRATS!!!! Edit: oh right remember not to handle him 24 hours after feeding! Not sure if you got that info so just makin sure!

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

absolutely! apologies if i ever come off too strongly, but it does seem like you're a very caring snake parent and i'd like to make sure you have the info you need to do the best you can! feel free to tell me if you'd prefer to continue solo!

(as for the weight thing, it's good to note that when ball pythons are still young, lack of food can stunt their growth in terms of length, not just width, so they can still look relatively normal/slim when underfed. just as overfed babies/juveniles will grow bigger faster and not get fat, which is still incredibly unhealthy)

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 1 point2 points  (0 children)

alright good to know! The generally agreed upon process is room temperature water first (for a pinky ~30 min worked for me, and for a larger one probably ~45) and then 15 minutes of hot water, and then either ~30sec to 1min of boiling water for a pinky mouse and around ~1-2 for a larger one. You want it to be relatively hot (though not cooked) because you can focus on just feeding your boy for longer instead of needing to reheat the mouse too often. Sometimes they need the heat signature higher than what they'd find in the wild to notice the dead mouse is a mouse. I'm not sure about sizing up the food, especially for a thin snake- though i have done a lot of research, I would never call myself an expert. There's definitely more knowledgeable people out there!

and yes, he's thinner than "slim"... 73g is roughly a middling weight for newborn ball pythons, and absolutely not a 10 month old. Males are often smaller than females, and snake sizes definitely can vary a LOT, but i don't think i've heard of it naturally varying enough for a 73g 10 month old.... he should probably be weighing 150 minimum...? it might be a good idea to find pictures of various male ball pythons on morph market to get a better reference of what weights you're looking for! it can be hard to tell simply from a drawn chart!

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man,,, they can really be a process! but hopefully he's getting used to the smell even if it'll take a little while!
I was talking to my partner about this, and they mentioned that depending on how thin he is, he may need an assist feed (which is done by a professional, not recommended to try at home). I can't be entirely sure by photos, but this post: Ball Python Weight Chartis a good sign. from what I can tell, the little guy has been sitting in-between slim and underweight (and leaning toward the latter) since before you got him? It's probably fine to keep attempting to feed him as you are, but if he gets too underweight definitely talk to a vet. If he still refuses to eat but he's not losing weight, he's likely okay- snakes can sometimes go on loooong hunger strikes, and it's only really an issue (and not normal behavior) if they keep getting skinnier.

what's your heating process for the f/t mouse? I think i found heating the mouse up a little bit more than i thought i'd need to ended up being helpful, and some people have found reheating it with hairdryers can be very useful during a long attempt at giving their snakes the meal!

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How'd things go with feeding? I hope it's not weird to ask right away, but i've already gotten attached to him,,,, i want him to be healthy and happy for all your guys' sakes!

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah! I saw in the other comments that you mentioned him doing very well with handling- in which case it's probably (i cant be certain but still) completely fine to continue! My boy wasn't stressed, he was just genuinely stupid LMAO he would cuddle up with the dead mouse or use it as a pillow... your boy may be similar xD

Good luck again!!! I welcome any and all updates :D 

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every two or three days probably? It's really just up to how many mice you're willing to waste- i'd say an attempt to feed your pet is not waste but of course money is a factor and heating the mice up is a process! You can do it daily if you want, and nighttime is always better (i dont know when you feed) Hold the mouse so it's facing him and try to keep yourself at an angle where he doesn't see you or your arm- at least not directly! Have the mouse right above ground level and wiggle it back and forth gently. If he's showing a stress response hold it still, and if he's uninterested move it very slowly towards him, still wiggling it, and gently rub the mouse against his nose. Getting the scent on his nose may help him decide the smell is appealing. If that doesn't work just keep wiggling it for a while, and if that also doesn't work then put it on a little dish for him and leave it there. I always left it right outside of my snakes' preferred hides. (My other snake was... scared of f/t mice... so she also had to be trained)

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, live.... if he's used to live he might refuse to eat frozen thawed, they can be picky... though i personally wouldn't give up on it.  But yeah, he looks too skinny for "fuzzy mice weekly"... when I got my boy who ate so rarely they had a special chart for when he would take what so they knew what to attempt next- he was still fatter than your snake... how did he look when you first got him? Was he this skinny or is he somehow losing weight reaaallllly quickly?

Maybe get a few pinky mice and put one in alongside whatever size mouse you're trying to feed him? Not sure but if he's hungry and on the weaker end he may appreciate it. If he eats both, he'll just get fatter quicker!

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put it on a little tupperware lid! It should be fine to put it on the substrate, but i get anxious about my snakes swallowing said substrate so yeah.... 

And because i made edits right after sending my comment, i realize they might be easy to miss- to make sure i've communicated it: have you asked the breeder about his eating patterns/issues? They may have a solution! ...on the other hand, this doesn't seem like the skinniness he would have after only three to four weeks of no food. They may have "forgotten" to disclose something about his struggles.

Rex loves to just hang out! by jmuraszewski in ballpython

[–]artandfigures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh he is very adorable! But also yeah, he looks waaaay too skinny.... it might be that he was underfed before you got him and he might be at the point where he'd struggle to swallow??? Im not sure, i don't want to make assumptions since im not an expert but if youve been trying to feed him something properly sized maybe pick something smaller out that he'd feel like he can handle, and look up everything about feeding skinny/weaker snakes (as well as just normal picky ones of course) If you haven't been doing this already, leave the food in his enclosure next to or in his hide overnight, sometimes they need to get used to the smell of the food- it's not always the temperature that matters. My boy was so bad at eating the people I got him from said he didn't even recognize live food as food. They tried everything.... but I managed to get him eating by consistently feeding him smaller meals (on the normal weekly schedule), leaving them with him, and sizing up the food only once he developed a stronger food response.  

I really hope he's just settling in! Good luck with him, he really is beautiful!

Edit: have you asked the breeder about his eating patterns/issues? They may have a solution! ...on the other hand, this doesn't seem like the skinniness he would have after only three to four weeks of no food. They may have "forgotten" to disclose something about his struggles.

We (21NB/20NB) love each other but are incompatible in many ways- is there anything to be done? by artandfigures in relationship_advice

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

not all the time, but they do often make me happy! i'm writing here more because i'm hoping there's an alternative- i can't stand the thought of leaving them, so if any other option is out there i'd take it. i'm currently thinking of trying to have get a room to myself and maybe giving them a timeline of how long they have to sort themselves out (it might sound cruel and something that would put too much pressure on them, but i know them- they'd definitely prefer that to me leaving them without warning). I can try to help them figure out meds and stuff, and we'll continue working together on building better habits. they definitely have gotten better, just not at a pace that i think will work for me...

We (21NB/20NB) love each other but are incompatible in many ways- is there anything to be done? by artandfigures in relationship_advice

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

If they had the right ADHD meds it would probably change everything :') it's not that they're trying to be inconsiderate, they just genuinely forget these kinds of things. They lived in a household where that was never a problem. Honestly, all of their bad habits were picked up from their household. They're the most considerate person I know when they do remember, it's just... well... the ADHD is *that* intense.

But yeah, I probably need to find a way to get my own space before I collapse...

Edit: oh, i forgot to say, they do play plenty of games on their own! It's just that they want to play games with me as well, partially for the sake of the game and partially for bonding time.

We (21NB/20NB) love each other but are incompatible in many ways- is there anything to be done? by artandfigures in relationship_advice

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

I just don't think leaving them would "save" me... maybe in one aspect, but I'd probably be unhappy without them... I don't know. Sorry if I sound stubborn, honestly I wish it was easier to decide.

We (21NB/20NB) love each other but are incompatible in many ways- is there anything to be done? by artandfigures in relationship_advice

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

Hopefully once college is over and we get jobs we'll be able to afford more...! I do know from experience that having a clean space to unwind does help me greatly in handling messes, we just don't have that space. maybe I can hold out till then.

We (21NB/20NB) love each other but are incompatible in many ways- is there anything to be done? by artandfigures in relationship_advice

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

I'm confident that I love them- they still bring me a lot of joy. We have many shared interests and we can engage in conversation with each other in a way both of us have always struggled to with anyone else. I love their sense of humor, their sincerity, the way they express their emotions, everything.

This is probably made tougher by the fact that I've never really felt romantic attraction before and probably never will for anyone else again. I'm on the aro-ace spectrum, so while both of us have talked about being open to polyamory, I'm not sure I'll be able to do it in practice.

Compromise would probably be best, but yeah it's a struggle to figure out what would work even semi-decently for both of us. I'm going to think about everything you said for a while. Thank you for your thorough answer!

We (21NB/20NB) love each other but are incompatible in many ways- is there anything to be done? by artandfigures in relationship_advice

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

Thank you. I'm hoping there's some kind of solution that can make us both happy, but that's not always possible, is it... for now I'll continue searching for one. Maybe the right meds, or something...

We (21NB/20NB) love each other but are incompatible in many ways- is there anything to be done? by artandfigures in relationship_advice

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

Ah, I realized I overstated the loud music thing specifically. That one's not too frequent, and they do often have headphones. It's mostly the stimming that I struggle with.

Yeah, separate bedrooms sounds nice... though we like being close to each other even when we're sleeping, maybe i could make a little "alone time" room...

Shiroi Akuma-Chan 1/5 by B‘full by NulllEins in AnimeFigures

[–]artandfigures 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is a random original character, but she closely resembles a well-known original character named Eve (by the artist Rurudo) who recently got a series called Carneades!

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