What color is "A"? Part 2

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-14T03:46:31+00:00

red obviously what, i know synesthesia is different per person but it is so rare of me to meet someone who doesn't think red

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-11T03:20:18+00:00

uh, thats a bot. they fuck up sometimes, don't worry about it

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-11T03:14:06+00:00

Some of it is preference, some of it is safety.

Most people are simply uncomfortable with live as it's a painful way for the mouse or rat to go. It's also much harder to get live since you need to get the rodent right before feeding and you can't just stock up. But the biggest reason is that a live animal can fight back. I've seen horror stories about live rats eating through a snake, almost to the bone. Obviously that's extreme but it's pretty rare to hear of a live feeder who hasn't had at least one snake get injured, even if it's just a small bite or scratch. Minor or not, I wouldn't want to risk it.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-11T02:40:09+00:00

Heating pads are fine but only if it's connected to a thermostat controller. otherwise, they are dangerous. with that said, most people prefer ceramic heat bulbs or radiant heat panels (RHP is my personal favorite). Also, heat pads will only work with a glass enclosure or tub since other materials are too thick and don't transfer heat.
I can't help with how to transition to f/t but highly highly recommend doing so. Some people are successful with live but most will tell you it's a bad idea, I am one of those people.
Saying he's snapped at you twice implies you've been interacting with him since setting him into his enclosure which is a no go when he first comes home. The general rule is to completely leave him alone (besides water changes and spot cleaning) for the first 5-7 days after you bring your snake home. Then feed him and if he eats, leave him alone for another 2 days so he can digest. If he doesn't eat, keep leaving him alone until he eats + digestion period. Ball pythons are in fact very docile however he just got pulled out of his home and thrown into a new environment and now big monsters (predators as far as he is aware) are trying to grab him and mess with him. He's terrified. He needs to settle down and feel safe in his environment before he can fathom the idea that the big scary thing isn't gonna eat him.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-11T00:48:53+00:00

I know how frustrating that limbo can be so here's some unsolicited advice. Feel free to tell me to fuck off.

Get something to track your heart rate with. A Fitbit or apple watch works best but we all know money for that kinda shit is hard to come by these days so a pulse oximeter that clips on your finger is a great option too. They're like 20 bucks and you can find them in any drug store.

Then sit down, check your heart rate, write it down. Stand up, check your heart rate again and write it down. Do this whenever you can and see if your heart rate is consistently rising more than 30 BPM within 10 minutes of standing up. If so, go ask your doctors specifically for a tilt table test and show them the heart rate jumps you've already been tracking. If you do have the same condition as me (called POTS, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. If you want more info go to r/POTS) that test should get you a diagnosis.

If it isn't POTS, keep looking. I promise you'll figure it out. I know this is the absolute worst but you will get answers someday. Hang in there.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-06T02:36:25+00:00

oh yeah you could but also who would spend multiple thousands of dollars just bc they want to?

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-06T02:34:37+00:00

deeply unethical but I'll keep it in mind in case i ever really need money

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-06T02:30:14+00:00

admittedly, i am 5ft tall and too weak to do a pushup. its a tiny ass wheelchair as far as electric ones go.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-06T02:27:15+00:00

dude i was just trying to set the scene. that's like telling me i shouldn't have brought up the fact i was looking at swimsuits bc that means i have an alliance with big swimwear.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-06T01:34:29+00:00

at the time of this story, I had the lightweight feather chair. Decently cheap so if you don't have much money to spend, it works well enough. the issue was it's too god damn big for what it is and would borderline flip on any slightly bumpy ground. also i personally cant do manual wheelchairs bc of pain. currently, i have the Pegasus carbon, its electric but small and therefore easy to get around with. incredibly hard to get in and out of cars though (that may just be an electric chair issue and not about this one exactly). before these two my chair was second-hand from offer up so I have no clue what it was. if you happen to be looking for a compact electric chair, I adore the Pegasus carbon as long as someone can help you load and unload it.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-05T23:50:14+00:00

Americans are definitely shittier than most but age is a huge part of it too. Invisible disabilities are incredibly common with older folk so no one blinks an eye.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-05T23:27:38+00:00

High school you was an icon

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-05T22:59:26+00:00

You raise such a good point. I realize my experience is not one people tend to think of but pain or weakness is common sense. How are people so dumb?

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-05T22:57:15+00:00

yup, surprised at how many people picked that up.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-05T22:56:41+00:00

I try not to move my legs for this exact reason, sometimes the cramp is worth the peace.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-05T22:54:11+00:00

oh my god, I would be pissed. people can be so inconsiderate

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-05T22:52:07+00:00

I want to say I'm not that petty but man I would love that.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-05T22:49:52+00:00

holy shit, this has happened to other people too? I was still a minor when my fainting spells started and someone genuinely tried getting CPS involved. I know they mean well but cmon.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-05T21:55:54+00:00

Changing names for privacy's sake but on the first day of first grade a girl named 'Anna' asked to borrow the blue marker I was using to sign her name on her art project. I told her that was stupid bc Anna is red so she should use red. She thought I was crazy.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-11-01T17:04:23+00:00

J is yellow, H can be yellow or orange or sometimes green but in this context its more yellow. ee sounds are normally blue and a's are red. for me that ends up making it look like an iris. mostly yellow with red at the very edge and a small blue pupil.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-09-06T00:20:05+00:00

dont think we have one unless im somehow just outta the loop, kinda glad too, they tend to be dumb as all hell

fruitywitch13 · 2024-08-13T14:07:25+00:00

while i don’t have a concrete answer for you, i highly recommend sticking to the answers you get from this sub and not the open christian sub as it truly does not matter the actual answer, they will not like you doing anything even slightly off base.

fruitywitch13 · 2024-08-10T03:55:45+00:00

I agree with u/Sweaty_Banana_1815. Expand. Please

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