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| tinamiles |
Posted - 11/02/2010 : 19:26:30
Does changing the layout of a snakes home, whatever size it is, make it stressed? Everytime i clean Blaze's home i always try to move things around abit to make things more interesting for him (obviously whilst giving him 1 hide at each end+plant coverage)
Just wondering if a snakes 'reaction' (for want of a better word) is more likely to be "oooo, new place, lets explore" or "oh my god, i dont know this place, im scared"!!!
Just wana do whats best by him!! |
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| LittleMick |
Posted - 14/02/2010 : 19:27:54
I think it's a good idea to change any animals environment around to stop them becoming lethargic, even if they had only say...... a predtory instinct, if they think they haven't gone there before looking for food, the change would entice them to explore, whether it be for food, or a way to escape  |
| HannahB |
Posted - 12/02/2010 : 07:53:53
i regularly shift stuff about..and i mix and match the substrate depending on how im feeling..some weeks its just kitchen towel with paper shreddings or its kitchen towel with aspen or sometimes a bit of aspen with paper shreddings for extra hidey places 
the king just trashes everything i do for him.. im always flattening out his aspen so he has to spend all day remaking the tunnels  |
| ari |
Posted - 12/02/2010 : 01:08:12
agreed, when your snake becomes a little inactive for long periods, its probably because they are bored. i change the layout every so often and mystery can help explore. keeps him happy |
| lucifer |
Posted - 12/02/2010 : 00:15:06
quote:
Originally posted by Kehhlyr
Unless it's a kingsnake, when I believe the thought in their head is; "oooh, something new to trash"
Unbelievably true!
Its a good idea now and again, it keeps them active and interested. |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 12/02/2010 : 00:06:34
I regularly shift things around in my vivs, I dunno if they do notice, but they do seem to be more active after a shuffle around.
quote:
Originally posted by tinamiles
......Just wondering if a snakes 'reaction' (for want of a better word) is more likely to be "oooo, new place, lets explore"......
Unless it's a kingsnake, when I believe the thought in their head is; "oooh, something new to trash" |
| n/a |
Posted - 11/02/2010 : 20:59:23
Yes its good to do. On this site's care sheet says to do it every now and again too. |
| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 11/02/2010 : 19:31:11
Blaze should be able to smell its his own house, so shouldn't be all that bothered. Changing the layout is indeed a good way of adding some excitement to your snakes life, every couple of months should do it. |
