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Old 03-21-2008, 05:41 AM   #12 (permalink)
drache
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Re: hides in the water jar all the time

your habitat sounds fine
do you keep minnows in there all the time though?
I have a couple of snakes who like to hang out in the water a lot - it may just be a personal preference thing
as long as the enclosure is dry, I've never had scale rot issues or anything like that
as for the snake showing itself more . . .
some of my shyer snakes came out more once I packed their tank full of fake plants, providing cover and camo
it also helps to provide a basking spot that isn't too exposed, or gives the illusion of camo (branches and such)
if possible, create a calm zone around the tank as well
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