I'm Heather- gender fluid; they/them. i promote better care for ball pythons by dismissing myths and encouraging science based learning. blog intro: https://wheremyscalesslither.tumblr.com/post/648474883192455168/hi-im-heather-and-i-run-the-blog adhd/bipolar/generalized anxiety. this blog is not solely snakes. everything is copyrighted to myself unless otherwise attributed.
I miss having snakes more than anyone can ever know, but making the move to Hawaii has been so wonderful for my mental health. I’m so glad I did it.
I also recently got a new job that I love. It involves driving tourists around and telling them facts and legends about the island. Sure, they’re typically 12-14 hour days, but the good news is I only work 3-4 days a week. It’s also good money and has been super fun.
Plus now I have this little one to dote on, which is very exciting.
Okay this is a little different of a question. I already have some snakes and I was wondering about making a more "fancy" hide for them. I have a smelter at home here and was wondering if melting down pop cans and pouring them into a mold if the tin/other substances would be toxic to the animals. I have been looking on line but don't really see anything on it. Thanks :)
That is incredibly interesting o.o I personally wouldn’t use metal for hides, because of humidity requirements for some species (and all species when in shed) the metal would likely rust. I do know a person who would help out in making hides but she’s not on tumblr anymore, just facebook. I also think @wheremyscalesslither made that little castle for her lucy ratsnake? Or did you get it from somewhere? I don’t remember :P Anyways if you were to make a hide it would be better to use something other than metal to make it with :)
I have officially unpinned my care resources post. It’s too out of date and no longer promotes the best care practices.
If you are looking for care resources, here are up to date trustworthy resources.
Reptifiles
If you are on Facebook, I highly recommend the following Facebook groups:
New Ball Python Keepers- a friendly, nonjudgemental community promoting better care for ball pythons. It’s run by my friend Trasi, who keeps a tight ship
Not Just a Pet Rock- a group that emphasizes science based care
Turn the volume up and dont worry about the video, its not important
But W H A T the eff?! That is the LOUDEST fart I've ever heard come from a nonhuman and I have been exposed to elephant and rhino farts y'all like damn Apollo keeping it hydrated
I’ve decided I’m going to use my side account again for posting art and sharing octopus updates and stuff.
If you’re interested, I’ll be over at @wheremyfeetfall
I think it’s unlikely I’ll have snakes again in the near future as I am entirely comfortable and at home here in Hawaii, and neither my partner nor I have plans to move.
So I think other than sharing a few posts from that blog, this one will stay pretty quiet.