*cough* I'm in University and have 8 pets, but I am fully aware of the commitment, time, energy and funds required to maintain these animals
I agree with the both of you though haha
So far this guy has spent a total of $120 on a retic and a rock python but would not like to dish out the funds for a vet LMAO Wonder if dishing out the $10 for a bottle of polysporin is going to prove to be too costly in the long run aswell.
Another article of fabric that Aaron left out is that a warm damp towel does wonders. There really is NO reason to manhandle the snake. I've always thought that it's best to allow them to take care of themselves without us meddling in their affairs (other than obviously maintaining proper husbandry requirements so that they CAN take care of themselves)
And let's please remember that some snakes, such as RETICS, ringed pythons and white lips are a thinner skinned species to begin with and not only have problems shedding if its too dry but are not the same as helping say, a cornsnake or a rosy boa (right aaron? LOL) to shed
But really, yeah polysporin does wonders. And I'm not going to regurgitate all the info about a clinically clean setup that Aaron and Mark have already provided.
Please STOP bringing in large boids, I don't want to sound condescending, but really, you impulse bought a rock python for $20 that you now want to get rid of. You now have a retic that you are unwilling to bring to a vet if needed. Both of these animals are NOT pets I would recommend to anyone who isn't old enough to have their own place let alone can't handle a smaller boid than the retic. I understand the good intentions behind this "rescue", but really, sit back and think, can YOU provide what this animals REALLY needs? I won't even rescue a snake larger than a BCC, I know my own limitations (funds, space, time), take a step back and seriously reevaluate yours...
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