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Old 04-27-12, 07:55 AM   #31
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Re: Malaysian Blood for a first pet snake?

I don't know about you guys but for me, biting is not a deal breaker. Even if an animal is absolutely wild and hates to interact with me, there are ways to safely do what needs to be done to care for the beast. If this is the snake's natural behavior then so be it. But I think this has a lot to do with why you live with animals in the first place. Some people just want a cool snake to show off but some of us are sincerely interested in the animal and want to learn about what it does and why. I volunteer in the education department of my local Zoo and of course most wild animals are not safe to be around but just because you can't hug a lion or a chimp doesn't make taking care of them and observing them any less rewarding.
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Old 04-27-12, 10:06 AM   #32
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Re: Malaysian Blood for a first pet snake?

I think my worst blood encounters with with good old Bronco. He was previously super tame, then a kid adopted him and brought him into a party house as a free roaming snake. There he got a really bad mite outbreak, a severe respiratory infection and a pretty large laceration that had to be stitched. I adopted him, free to good home snake, the kid realized that he had bitten off more than he could chew. Probably the only smart decision he ever made about that animal.

The day he came home he was actually pretty mellow but had that insecure I will snap at any second look. Once I took him to the vet he turned into an extremely defensive animal, I ended up taking a little 'kiss' to my hand so the vet could work on getting him sedated in peace without a lashing bucking tank of a terrified blood. Once he bit my leg the second time he calmed down.

But there were days where I needed to provide him with care and had I have not had a helper there I'm not sure how it would have gone.

I never disliked him or ever wanted to get rid of him because of this. After what he had been through I was amazed I could even handle him on his food days. But I do admire their personality quite a bit.
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Old 04-27-12, 02:12 PM   #33
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I don't know about you guys but for me, biting is not a deal breaker. Even if an animal is absolutely wild and hates to interact with me, there are ways to safely do what needs to be done to care for the beast. If this is the snake's natural behavior then so be it. But I think this has a lot to do with why you live with animals in the first place. Some people just want a cool snake to show off but some of us are sincerely interested in the animal and want to learn about what it does and why. I volunteer in the education department of my local Zoo and of course most wild animals are not safe to be around but just because you can't hug a lion or a chimp doesn't make taking care of them and observing them any less rewarding.
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i couldn't agree more mate

i only handle my carpet pythons when its neccessary

i keep them to observe and hopefully breed good looking high quality snakes

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Good heavens, Chuck! Now you know that shots should always be administered in the posterior section of the snake, but that's a hell of a way to find out

We're gonna make sure you're armed with everything you need to know this time around. There are some pretty good Blood keepers frequenting this place, so you're bound to pick up a few tricks
I had been giving the shots just like the vet had showed me in the same area each day. But that day without someone to help hold her still while i gave it to her when she jerk she moved almost 5 inches and jammed the needle right in her own side. I always thought it puncher her lung because it got harder and harder for her to breath. It was when i felt air coming out of her side when she would exhale that i new she was going to die.

One thing that has really help is having the internet it make finding good information and help a lot easier.
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Old 04-27-12, 04:03 PM   #35
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Good heavens, Chuck! Now you know that shots should always be administered in the posterior section of the snake, but that's a hell of a way to find out

We're gonna make sure you're armed with everything you need to know this time around. There are some pretty good Blood keepers frequenting this place, so you're bound to pick up a few tricks
I had been giving the shots just like the vet had showed me in the same area each day. But that day without someone to help hold her still while i gave it to her when she jerk she moved almost 5 inches and jammed the needle right in her own side. I always thought it puncher her lung because it got harder and harder for her to breath. It was when i felt air coming out of her side when she would exhale that i new she was going to die.

One thing that has really help is having the internet it make finding good information and help a lot easier.

jheane14 very nice looking Blood. About how big is it?
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Old 05-01-12, 09:05 PM   #36
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Re: Malaysian Blood for a first pet snake?

hi guys, just a question again. i mention in my prev post that brad is on pre shed since i saw him with a cloudy skin and blue eyes. but this morning i saw him with completely no cloudy skin and blue eyes and i thought he was just finished shedding but when i check his tub i couldn't find any skin. Is this normal?
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Old 05-02-12, 01:28 AM   #37
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He will clear up for a few days before shedding... Normal.
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Yup. Blue then clear then shed a few days later very normal.
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Old 05-02-12, 03:13 AM   #39
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yey.. thnx guys.. i thought i do something wrong.. got a new info.. hehe...
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after going back to looking normal,it can take anything from 3 to 10 days to have their shed

so no worries mate

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Old 05-02-12, 03:35 AM   #41
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Re: Malaysian Blood for a first pet snake?

My one girl, Lucy, goes clear and sheds in 2 days. Ashe, my other girl, goes clear and sheds over a week later.... Lazy girl likes wearing her clothes too long Good luck, keep the humidity up!
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Old 05-02-12, 07:39 PM   #42
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@snakey-jay, terranaut,shaunyboy,
tnx guys for the info.

@caylan
i see so some times it also take a week before it totally shed. i'll just try to keep the humidity up and hope it will shed soon. can't wait to see his 1st shed on me...
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Old 05-23-12, 01:12 AM   #43
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Hi guys,
try to vid brad and missie's feeding.. =))

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Both videos are the same one. Good but the same.
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crap.. mess with the links... hehe

heres brad...
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