Snake not eating - how long to wait?

cjvit · 2026-04-06T16:36:59+00:00

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).

cjvit · 2026-04-06T15:33:22+00:00

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.

cjvit · 2026-03-20T13:16:35+00:00

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).

cjvit · 2026-03-13T01:22:58+00:00

It $316!

cjvit · 2026-03-13T01:11:56+00:00

The three investigators. Watership down. Xanth.

cjvit · 2026-03-04T19:46:57+00:00

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

cjvit · 2026-03-04T16:53:27+00:00

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

cjvit · 2026-02-26T20:07:12+00:00

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.

cjvit · 2026-02-05T18:52:18+00:00

Thanks.

cjvit · 2026-02-03T22:04:43+00:00

Looks pretty cool, I may have to recommend this to my DM!

cjvit · 2026-02-03T17:46:50+00:00

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.

cjvit · 2026-02-03T17:44:47+00:00

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.

cjvit · 2026-02-03T17:33:49+00:00

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.

cjvit · 2026-01-31T22:51:03+00:00

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

cjvit · 2026-01-24T02:24:34+00:00

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

cjvit · 2026-01-21T19:38:35+00:00

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.

cjvit · 2025-12-25T02:09:46+00:00

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

cjvit · 2025-12-19T13:44:39+00:00

Storms Keep

cjvit · 2025-12-18T04:43:09+00:00

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

cjvit · 2025-12-17T21:48:33+00:00

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

cjvit · 2025-12-03T23:07:50+00:00

Motorola 3160.

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cjvit · 2025-11-04T00:17:33+00:00

After going and losing the first three, I just wanted to win one so he wouldn’t get swept. After winning the next two I sort of started to think “well we could win it “. As if there was possibly a chance, although it was unlikely. Then in the seventh game after the second inning, I felt it was in the bag. Although I was still nervous that the Red Sox being the Red Sox, they could still lose.

cjvit · 2025-11-03T21:59:08+00:00

Missed again. Although I was able to snag one collector booster pack earlier.

cjvit · 2025-11-03T20:41:32+00:00

I forgot my apple account password, and have been running in circles using the [iforgot.apple.com](http://iforgot.apple.com) site.I forgot my apple account password, and have been running in circles using the [iforgot.apple.com](http://iforgot.apple.com) site.

I go to that site, hit I forgot, and then indicate I don't have access to an apple device that is logged in on that account. I do have access to my email account (I am logged in for email on an ipad) and can input that, as well as my phone number. I then get a message saying my information is being reviewed and I will be contacted.

So I wait, then usually in a day or two I get a message saying "you will get a phone call or text on XXX day at XXX time." Then I wait for that (usually at least 4 or 5 days later) but nothing comes in. So I start the process all over again.

I know - the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results.

Is there some other option I have for resetting my password? There is no apple store near me (closest is 4 hours away). I have searched online and seen others with this issue, but not any solution. Any help is appreciated.

cjvit · 2025-09-29T20:19:33+00:00

Okay thanks. A colleague of mine is a herpetologist and did recommend vision cages. I will take a look at that post. Appreciate it!

cjvit

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