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Corn Snake Cut - I am the owner of a 3 foot long corn snake.   When I fed it a live mouse today the mouse either bit it or cut it with a claw?  I did not see how it got cut, but my snake had a cut and bleed a fair amount of blood.  The bleeding has stopped and seems to be clotted up, but I was hoping you would have some advice on what I should do for it.  I have not done anything, I wasn't sure whether I should wash it or use some sort of ointment like I would for myself.  Do you have any advice? 

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Python Heating - Do you have any thoughts that you would care to share with me re: how to  construct a thermostat for controlling the heat in my 14" Ball Python's 35
gal. aquarium/home? I have an UTH and a bulb but am finding it difficult to control the heat so would like to create a thermostat system to cycle a heat lamp on and off.

Python Heating Response - It sounds like you have a good set-up.  You don't say what kind of bulb you
are using...if you are using a ceramic heater, you definetly need a thermostat to control the heat output.  Most importantly in keeping a reptile is providing gradient temperatures within their environment.  By
gradient temperatures, I mean that there should be an area for basking (bulb with UVA and UVB), an area for heating (UTH) and an unheated area for retreating when over heated.  This enables your snake to determine when it
is too hot or too cold and go where it feels comfortable.  If you notice that your snake is hanging out only in the bulb and heating area, the environment may be too cold.  And vice versa, if you notice your snake hanging out in the cooler areas, it may be too hot under the bulb.  You might want to consider getting a larger aquarium for your ball python since
they grow to 4 to 6 feet.  I would recommend a minimum of 55 gallons so you have room for different temperatures areas.  Now I haven't really answered your question...you wanted to know how to construct a thermostat....I
subscribe to the theory that it is easier to buy one.  I have been unable to find any links that show specifically how to build a thermostat.  However, I have listed some links below that I think you may find helpful:

http://members.aol.com/petreptileinfo/heating.html  (lists different types
of reptile heaters and thermostats)

http://www.prestigeherps.co.uk/is_vivarium.html (info on different
thermostats)

http://www.redrival.com/boanet/pythoninfo/ballpython.html (great site for
ball python info)

http://www.dansgeckos.com/housing.htm (this page is about geckos but has a
picture of a light timer under lighting)

Python Sexing - I just purchased my first snake. A Ball Python. How do i tell the sex of my snake?

Python Sexing Response - Congratulations!  Welcome to the wild world of snakes.  Below are links with information on how to accurately sex your snake.  If this is your first
time, we recommend taking your pet to a reptile vet, reputable reptile
dealer or breeder and asking them to use a probe to accurately sex your ball python.

http://www.ritchiereptiles.homestead.com/Ballpythoninfo.html

http://redrival.com/boanet/mainmenu.html (great info on pythons)

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Red Eared Slider Terrarium - I am interested in setting up a half water/half land aquarium with several species of frogs and salamanders and maybe a couple larger fish. I was wondering if I
would be able to put a baby red eared slider in the mix without it eating everything especially when it gets larger.
Thanks, Adam

Red Eared Slider Terrarium Response - Be sure to use a 55 gallon tank or larger to accomodate all your different
species and allow for plenty of breathing room.  We do not suggest adding a red-eared slider to your terrarium because they are very aggressive and will eat or torment just about everything, as well as baby red-eared sliders under 4 inches are illegal in the U.S.  Most types of frogs are also very aggressive and if it will fit in their mouth, they will eat it, including other frogs of their species.  Our recommendations include adding newts, with one green tree frog, african dwarf water frogs, and just about any type of small hardy freshwater fish like mollies and platys.  You don't say how
large the tank is that you are going to use, but it would have to be pretty big to accommodate your plans.  The more room you can provide the better chances you will have of the species getting along.

Red Eared Slider Algae -

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2003  - I have owned a slider for about 6 months. I am now noticing algae growing all
over his shell. What is the best way to treat this. should I scrape it off or by a pleco??   I would appreciate some help

 

 

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