Burmese Babysitter? - Page 3

Matt_K · 07-01-04, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by Samba

As for the edit, you guys are funny. If you look at my other posts you will see I frequently edit posts for grammatical reasons (it's something I'm very passionate about). I will not try to hide anything and if I am wrong and called on it I will have no problems admiting it.

I appologize if my post came off as accusing.. I didn't mean for it to seem that way.. I just found it funny that you had edited your post, and he was accusing you..

No ill meaning behind any of it..

And as stated, it was only one week, leaving it in that cage wasn't a big deal.. And judging by your previous posts, you DID have your snake properly cared for, but have decided to build it a better enclosure rather then having run of the room. I personally see nothing wrong with that.. I can imagine what your neighbours and passers by would say if they saw a 14' burm looking out the window.. LOL..

JHherpetofauna · 07-01-04, 01:56 PM

Dont know about your bathroom but mine is tiled and tile is cold no matter what you do. I would think a bathroom is a poor choice even for aweeks time. If it is tile what are you going to put dont to keep this snake off the tile cause a 14 foot burm will move any news paper or mats you may have down. Also if you fill up the tub with warm water chances are it will be cold in 2 days time, and one heating pad wont do the trick unless its bigger then a normal heating pad. Not sure how long it takes for respritory problems to take place but our bathrooms couldnt hold heat if we turned the air off itself. I just dont see how a cage could be thrown together in a bathroom, and work out. JH

Samba · 07-01-04, 02:13 PM

LOL, I know!!!!

I totally agree with you, VooDoo. My Burm was almost euthanized because of his first owner. I'm the one who begged and pleaded and did everything I needed to do to save him, and obligated myself to him for the rest of our lives. He was found roaming on a College Campus here in New Mexico a few years back. Animal Control was going to euthanize him on the spot, never giving him a chance to find a home, and all because he was 8 or 9 feet at the time, (and non-aggressive, I might add). So believe me, I am aware of what could happen if he ever escaped.

I do not know how he came to be crawling around on Campus, but several ideas include escape, let loose, etc. So I know what happens to the animals in these situations. I will do everything in my power to make sure he never does that while in my care!

I took all the precautions that could be taken, and at worst, if Bandula had escaped from the bathroom he still would have been locked in a bedroom. He was fine, I was fine and hopfully his new enclosure will be completed soon.

Thank you for your imput.

Samba · 07-01-04, 02:33 PM

No need to apologize, Matt. I thought it was funny too. I really don't care what anyone else thinks. At this point and time it's an amusement to me.

JHherp - My bathroom is carpeted =) Not only that but I'm fortunate enough to have control over the temperatures in various areas of the apartment, including the bathroom. JH, a cage wasn't 'thrown together' as you suggested; I stated ealier that my burm is no stranger to the bathroom because he spends a lot of time in the anyways. Our bathroom has been made to accomodate him and his many needs. As for the cold water... I live in the desert dude!!

JHherpetofauna · 07-01-04, 04:19 PM

Well ok, i should have looked to see you where located in New mexico. Sounds like with alittle work that bathroom could be the burms inclosure instead of a temporary one week. But then again if this is an apartment and thats the only bathroom i am sure guests wouldnt want to be halfnaked around a 14 foot snake.

Linds · 07-01-04, 07:15 PM

To answer the original question...

Problems I see with the bathroom is what if your big boy starts climbing the wall and knocks the thermostat in to a dangerous temperature? What about mirrors and towel racks and all other bathroom accessories? How about shower rods? Toilet pipes and other plumbing? What if he turns on the water? Big snakes can easily turn or break anything like that while trying to squeeze past or climb around. I really cannot see how a bathroom that is actively used by people can be adequately snake-proofed. What about the human heat pad? One human heat pad isn't enough to heat a whole snake of 14'. How will it be secured in place, or any heat source for that matter? Will your snake pull it out of the socket? Another major issue is using tape for anything. It's been proved time and time again that snakes and tape do not mix. Those are just a few concerns off the top of my head I see with housing a burm in a bathroom for even a short period of time.

ReptileManiac07 · 07-02-04, 09:07 AM

When you bought this burm you knew it will reach lengths of 14 feet and more. When you see your snake is about to outgrow the enclosure you usually start thinking about building or buying a new one, not dropping off the snake at different parts of your house for some time. Housing a snake that large in a bathroom is an accident waiting to happen just like Linds stated all the problem to accure aswell as a handfull of others. Dropping a large constrictor off in a bathroom that cant really be snake proofed is lower than bare minimum. Your choice and your snake but i see the snake causing allot of damage to the bathroom or worse, to itself. best of luck- Jason

Samba · 07-02-04, 10:54 AM

Jason - OBVIOUSLY you didn't read the other posts in this thread.

Linds - No, my bathroom isn't ENTIRELY snake-proofed, but much of the bathroom has been modified to suit him while he has 'bath-time'. Carpeting has been installed, human heat mats are located underneath and are permenantly affixed away from the tub. (They are there so he doesn't get too cold after soaking). They are adjustable and plug in outside the bathroom (so we can leave outlets free for other equipment such as electric shavers and blow dryers, which are present when Bandula is elsewhere.

The curtain rods have been replaced by doors on tracks (mounted onto the bathtub and ceiling). The toliet plumbing really hasn't been touched, but maybe that's something I need to look into. The towel racks also have been a non-issue but I will research that. Thanks for the ideas...

It's not like I keep my snake in there all the time. This last week when I went to Vegas was the first time Bandula was left alone in the bathroom for more than an hour or so. Everything, snake included, was still in one piece when I got home. And I did have family members check in on him and my other pets while I was gone...