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I was trying to put a fluorescent light fixture in Libby tank and it slipped and fell on her back. It only fell about 6 inches and she hardly had any reaction. But the fixture has a little weight to it. I took her out and felt around her back and sides. I didn't feel any injuries or breaks...

I just bought a reptisun fluorescent tube and an under-cabinet fixture for it. One problem, I can't seem to get this thing in the tank. I have a 75g. If I rest it on the top of the tank, the bulb will be about 12-14 inches away from the basking spot. Plus there is the plastic support beam in...

So Libby has taken to going to bed early lately. I'm home by 5pm and she is usually in her den asleep. She used to stay up until between 8:30-10:00. Also, she's been pooing everyday (not normal for her). It seems to be quite runny. Of course I think she goes during the day and when I find...

For some reason, Libby seems to be having trouble eating her salads. She walks up to the dish and tries to grab stuff, usually with her tongue, but always misses. Whether I raise the dish, lower it, pile the food in one spot, spread it out, she just can't get a hold of it. She usually gives...

Hi! I'm thinking of switching from a MVB to a reptisun but was wondering how I should go about mounting it. I have a 75g and I generally keep the screen top off. So how would I get the tube in place? In so confused! Erin

I noticed yesterday that Libby had about an inch of her lip looking crusty/scabby. She is shedding around her head but this looked a bit different. I looked in her mouth and everything looks whitish/normal. Along her teeth was black but I'm not sure if that has always been like that or not...

Ok, I have a beardie who is about 5 years old. She's a healthy girl at 22 inches and 520g. But she just won't eat her salads :? I give her a mix of collards, mustards and turnip greens, grated butternut squash and a few blueberries thrown in to entice her (they're her fav). But she barely...

I'm getting 100 silkworms in the next day or so. What size container should I put them in so they aren't overcrowded? Also, I've heard to not clean the frass/poo out and I've heard you have to clean the poo out? Any idea which is right? I'm thinking leaving it would be easier since the more...

Hi! I just got some hornworms for Libby my beardie. They are pretty massive, maybe 3-4 inches or so. She had no problem the first day. But last night I fed her one and when she grabbed it, it turned around and grabbed on to just above her eye, maybe even the eyelid. She scratched it off but...

Hi! I was wondering how many silkworms or hornworms I would feed an adult female every day. Normally I would feed her maybe 10-12 large crickets or 6 supers a day. I just picked up some silks and hornworms and I'm not sure how they relate to what I was feeding her. Thanks! Erin

Hi! I just recently noticed that whenever the ceiling fan gets turned on, Libby jumps a mile and sometimes will hide behind her rock or log. Then after the initial shock, she'll check on it every once in awhile to give it the stink eye. :roll: Is this just a reaction to the movement up in...

I've now expanded my group of snakes. They are so addicting. I have a light-phase western hognose (Jasper), a gray-banded kingsnake (Penny) and an Abbott's Okeetee cornsnake (Calvin). The hognose and king are super sweet. The corn is pretty much evil :wink: He wasn't handled his first few...

My vet recommended that I use this to help get Libby's appetite going. I was wondering if I premix some, can it be stored in the fridge if she doesn't eat it all? I don't want to waste it but I don't want to give it to her again if its no good anymore. Oh, and can I mix it with some squash or...

Hi! I wrote about some problems I was having with my beardie a few weeks ago. I believe she may be in a slight brumation but I'm not sure. She hasn't really been eating and has been very lethargic. Lately I noticed a swollen bloated belly and the past few days she's jumpy about me touching...

Hi! I thought Libby had possibly gone into brumation. She has slowed down a lot in the last two months. She hasn't been eating much and seems to be sleeping most of the time. I do pick her up and put her on her basking spot every morning but she's usually back in her den when I get back from...

I went to the November White Plains Expo and got my first snakes :blob5: One is a western hognose and the other is a central american boa. Both male. They are such friendly and cute guys. So far everything is going good except for heating. Having a bit of trouble maintaining temps and...

Hi! Has anyone ever owned one of these? I picked up a male baby ca boa at the White Plains expo. My friend has one and hers is pretty small and an adult. I was told by the guy that he should get between 4-6 feet long. But other sites I've been on (looking for more info on them) says they...

Hi! I just moved Libby to a 75 gallon tank and bought the 160w sb megaray to go with it. She is approx 12-14 inches away from it on her basking spot. But I'm having issues getting the temps up. She is only getting about 88-90 degrees at the basking spot with a 60w right next to the megaray...

Hi! I'm also thinking of getting one of these guys. I saw one at the dreaded petsmart and he was just so cute! Any advice? I heard they can be fussy eaters and I've never owned a snake before. Thanks! Erin

Hi! I want to get one of these guys soon. Does any one here own one of these snakes? I'm just looking for any info someone could provide on caring for these guys. This would be my first snake. I've read the care sheets but it is always great to here from people with first hand experience...