Important I need help

charbel · 03-05-13, 10:26 AM

I bought a snake 3 weeks ago it didn't eat. Today I bought a hamster and put it next to her she didn't react she only hisses when he is to close to her... What should I do?
My snake is still small shi is 65cm long and looks thin to me, is that the reason that she didn't eat it? Or she is not hungry?

Gravelanche · 03-05-13, 12:11 PM

first, type of snake? second where did you get her from, what is she kept in, how are you heating it, why a freakin hampster? was she fed live before you bought her.

my first thought is a fluffy hampster probably looks to big for her to attack, thats why they are fluffy, to look bigger.

Mark Taylor · 03-05-13, 12:46 PM

We need more info mate then we can help.

bcr226 · 03-05-13, 12:48 PM

Also, if a snake doesn't eat for a few weeks, most of the time it's nothing to worry about. Pics, environmental conditions, type of snake, etc. are definitely needed.

charbel · 03-05-13, 12:58 PM

I think she is a rat snake ... I am from lebanon and the place that i bought from is a cheap shop... So i am worried

Gravelanche · 03-05-13, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by charbel

I think she is a rat snake ... I am from lebanon and the place that i bought from is a cheap shop... So i am worried

well thats gonna make this tricky, we are going to need a picture, if you cant take a picture hit google and link something as close as possible, we still need to know what she is being kept in though

charbel · 03-05-13, 01:05 PM

I don't know why i can't post pictures anw of you can contact me on my e-mail i can send pictures "life.in.dark@hotmail.com "

charbel · 03-05-13, 01:27 PM

the snake is in my profile picture

Gravelanche · 03-05-13, 01:29 PM

hey charbel that picture is tiny and cant really be expanded, i emailed you, send me a copy

Gravelanche · 03-05-13, 01:50 PM

ok, as for species im not sure, but i can guarantee 10,000% that that snake needs a major tank upgrade NOW. he would be better in a cardboard box or rubber bin.

no matter what the species he needs somewhere to hide and somewhere to regulate heat. it doesnt need to be a big fancy enclosure just give him some more room, grab a few bits of tupperware and cut some holes in them to use as caves.

Will0W783 · 03-05-13, 01:56 PM

Also, that hamster is waay way too big a food item for that snake. LOok at the size of the hamster compared to the snake! Charbel I think you should try young (weanling/hopper) mice. Best of luck..it's a beautiful snake.

Also, as mentioned if the plastic container in the picture with the hamster is your snake's permanent cage it's way too small. The snake needs a cage that is at least as long as its body and half again as wide, with places to hide, bedding and a heat source.

KORBIN5895 · 03-05-13, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravelanche

first, type of snake? second where did you get her from, what is she kept in, how are you heating it, why a freakin hampster? was she fed live before you bought her.

my first thought is a fluffy hampster probably looks to big for her to attack, thats why they are fluffy, to look bigger.

There is nothing wrong with hampsters.

Edit:

Now that one is a bit big. Lol.

charbel · 03-05-13, 01:59 PM

there was rocks but i removed them because it was too small to fit my snake and the hampster... how does it regulate heat?! should i put water ?!
and please if you can help me dedicate the kind of my snake...

charbel · 03-05-13, 02:02 PM

it is temprary... and thank you

Gravelanche · 03-05-13, 02:04 PM

ok, for the moment because we arent positive i would START by reading up on corn snakes and treat it as such, the basic information should be the same, at least it should all be better than this.

yes that snake needs water, it regulates by having a warm side and a cold side of the cage, and if it cant hide it will stress itself to death.