Kingsnake keepers-- a little help please???

[Lori P]

Loren, thanks... well, gee... now that you mention it, I did just move her into that tank about (embarrassed cough) three weeks ago. D'oh. I wonder... that bedding in there is a shredded paper, something new I'm trying... any reason that would be bothering her I wonder?? She's been burrowing in it like normal... here is a close up:



It's called Eco Bedding. Maybe I should switch back to carefresh for her and see what she thinks. But I mean, she spends as much time on the bottom of the tank as on the climbs... just constantly moving. Not rubbing on anything, just strolling around...

Mites... I don't see any but... let me look her over more closely.

Gertie, lol, Jamie didn't even have any pets when I met him... silly man, we had to fix that right quick!!! :-)

[anji1971]

Lori, she's looking great!
She's probably just a bit restless from the changes in her surroundings, but I can tell you that Deejay periodically gets like that for no apparent reason, just goes on a busy spree. It's most likely nothing to worry about.

[Loren]

I dont know of any reason that bedding would be a problem. I would look her over real close, and give it a little more time. Just my opinion though.

[Lori P]

*Sigh*... she's probably just tired of mice now. She let me get all comfortable and relaxed about her, and now she's going to torment me for a while... LOL!!! Thanks Loren.

[jitami]

Lori, I finally got the chance to read this entire thread. What a little sweety Desdemona is. Hope I got her name right, it's been a long thread Good for you for getting her going. There's a ton of great info in this thread and a wonderful, happy ending Gotta love it! Has she settled down any in the last few days?

The first time I went looking for f/t pinkies they were out of stock, but the oh-so-helpful sales girl quickly informed me, "I think we have live, want me to check?" "um... ok...." That was the absolute longest drive home ever. The little thing was in a paper bag and I could hear it moving around and making little squeaky, whimpering noises Then I had to hold the little dear, rub fish all over it, and thank GOD Sly ate it right away. I had nothing else to feed it to and had no idea what I would do if he didn't eat it! This was over 6 years ago and I still remember the little toe nail sounds on the paper bag and the little baby noises. I think it's that mommy instinct in us that makes us want to care for the little ones.... sigh... thankfully we moved on to f/t with the next feeding and haven't looked back!