Pictures of Sammy and questions

[Sssssnakey]

Here are some pictures of Sammy. I think he is actually a she, but here is a picture so that I can get some help identifying the gender.



Here is Sammy out of her habitat slithering around on the rug today.



Here is Sammy up close with her tongue sniffing the air.



Her eyes aren't blue anymore. I had a fish tank lid on her aquarium and it wasn't letting in any fresh air so the tank was quite humid. Yesterday I got a grate and a uva and uvb lamp so she can get fresh air and get the rays she needs. By this morning her eyes weren't blue anymore. I'm not sure if that means she won't be shedding right now or if now it's too dry. Tonight I sprayed her with some warm water, she didn't like it much. She has plenty of fresh water in her swimming pool, but hasn't taken a dip lately. I'm not sure why.

Here is a picture of Sammy's home.



Here is a picture of Sammy right after being misted with warm water.



Isn't she beautiful! Thanksssss for looking and for any help with my questions.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

Sammy, is a very lovely she-snake

[Sssssnakey]

Cool! We decided she'll be Samantha, but Sammy for short.

Here are a couple more pictures.

Me with Sammy in my sleeve.



Sammy's bump. Does this look like a scar or a parasite? She has several of these, but the picture isn't really showing it that well.

[ssssnakeluvr]

that looks like a scar. her (yes, it's a her) eyes clear up 2 days before she sheds. she doesn't need uva and uvb....snakes are fine without it. you do need to keep the cage dry, just a decent water bowl to soak in.

[Sssssnakey]

Wow! I'm learning so much! Thanks everyone for all your help! I leave on Thursday to be gone for a week, but my kids will be here to take care of her. My mother-in-law will be with them, but she's afraid of snakes so I'm going to ask my neighbor to help my kids feed Sammy while I'm gone. I hope she sheds Tuesday so I can see it, and make sure it's complete.

I wish I hadn't bought the lamps, but the Petco guy told me she needed it to help her digest her food and to help with her shed. Sigh, oh well.

Thanks again!

[guidofatherof5]

Nice looking girl.

[ssssnakeluvr]

they are only there to make a buck....the internet is the best source these days....pet stores do hire a lot of kids, don't know anything....

[Sssssnakey]

they are only there to make a buck....the internet is the best source these days....pet stores do hire a lot of kids, don't know anything....

Sounds about right.

[Sssssnakey]

Oh, one last question (for tonight). How do I figure her age? I'll have to measure her tomorrow, but I think she's about 20 inches long.

[k2l3d4]

I am not sure on that one. /they are diurnal snakes after all. Mine seem to eat mor when /i use the uvb lamp. Since they are not getting any sunlight I like to give them the option of having the uv rays if they so want.