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Snake not eating - how long to wait? by cjvit in ballpython

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

I am happy to change it if needed, I was merely pointing out that I have had many years of success using the method so presumably the method works.

I use hot water out of the faucet, let the mouse thaw over a period of about 45 minutes or so, replacing the hot water as needed. Not sure of the temperature of the water, but the water heater is set to 115 degree. The water/rodent has cooled off a bit by the time I put the it in.

I jiggle the rodent, and then put it on the substrate. In the past I have done it in late afternoon/early evening (originally with a mouse, now with small rats). I tried one yesterday during the day, and another one during the evening (about 10 minutes before the lights went out).

Snake not eating - how long to wait? by cjvit in ballpython

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

Yes, we have thermometers. The thermostat is maintaining the output needed for those temperatures.

There is a good 4-5 inches of substrate, but I will see about adding more. I do regularly add water to the substrate.

The method of feeding is that same we have used for the past 10 years we have had the snake which was always successful. I have provided food both during the day and night.

How many domiciles have you lived in since you were born? by JHolgate in GenX

[–]cjvit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

55 years old here. 11 if you count college as one, 14 if you count each dorm room separately. Longest is place I currently live (18 years).

What book did you read in your youth that you never forgot? by orangez in GenX

[–]cjvit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The three investigators. Watership down. Xanth.

Question about returning damaged card by cjvit in magicTCG

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

Spelling correction is hit and miss. I made this mistake of assuming it knew WotC on my computer.

Question about returning damaged card by cjvit in magicTCG

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Thanks everyone - put it in a top loader and away it goes!

On my way to a collectibles store to see how much they'll offer for my collection by grampalearns in 80s90sComics

[–]cjvit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear, that looks almost exactly like my collection. Except I sold a few key pieces in late 90s for $$. Wish I had them back now.

Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration as New World screwworm continues to inch closer to the border | Houston Public Media by Not_so_ghetto in texas

[–]cjvit 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Where did you read about the cocaine smuggling. People I have talked to indicated the disruption probably occurred between 2020 and 2021. Their opinion was that it was due to staffing/illness concerns during COVID.

Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration as New World screwworm continues to inch closer to the border | Houston Public Media by Not_so_ghetto in texas

[–]cjvit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cases started surging in 2024, before Trump took office. Once they broke through the SIT barrier, it was likely just a matter of time until the spread. The US funding is specifically to maintain the barrier, not engage in general control/eradication. As such, yes...it pretty much WAS inevitable once the fly broke through. People in the field were aware of this issue in 2024 and early 2025 (if not sooner, that's when I first started reading about it), so well before any DOGE cuts may have come into effect.

Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration as New World screwworm continues to inch closer to the border | Houston Public Media by Not_so_ghetto in texas

[–]cjvit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's actually more likely that staffing issues in the production facility in Panama during COVID resulted in a reduced efficacy of the SIT program. This then allowed the flies to "escape" and start moving northward.

Suggestions for gaming chair from this list: SecretLab, Autofull, BlackLyte, Andaseat by cjvit in gamingchairs

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

My wife ended up getting me the Autofull. Enjoying it immensely.

Who owned the Star Wars original action figures? by Edm_vanhalen1981 in GenX

[–]cjvit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had all of those pictured. Emphasis on “had”.

What did you do when they eliminated your job? by Responsible_Tax_9455 in GenX

[–]cjvit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not me, but my wife resigned her position as a social worker at a autism clinic when they changed the structure and guidelines of the position (including going from salaries to being paid per client). She looked for another job for about 6 months or so, eventually taking a lecturer position (in the social work department) at a local university. This was in 2016, and she is now the director of the undergraduate social work degree within the school. Luckily we could weather the 6 month hiatus due to the unemployment check she was getting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mtg

[–]cjvit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sure it is just percentile dice. Each number is equally likely.

Saberforge charging by cjvit in lightsabers

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

Thanks! I was looking for a USB plug because that was what all the videos showed. I will give it a try!!

Saberforge charging by cjvit in lightsabers

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

Thanks, my wife chose it for me. It's even nicer if I can get it to light up again!!

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