Yikes.

[Whitf]

Hi everyone.

I'm new here as well, and look forward to some kindness from y'all. I've got a reeeeal little guy with blue-green stripes. Kind of nervous about treating him right and I hope this place will help out.

Quick question: most of his tank is dry substrate. I have the requisite water dish, rock, thermometer, heater, etc. and it all seems to work great.

One feature I have is a shallow dish of coconut shavings that are slightly moistened with water (not drenched). He goes all over the place, but really seems to like this one area of slightly moist substrate in his tank. The rest is dry.

I've read here that substrate should be dry, but since he seems to like it so much and spends plenty of time on the dry stuff, do you think this is an ok way to go?

Just wondering....

Thanks,

-- Whit

[Hornets23]

I would think it would be ok but i'm a total amateur at this...one thing i've noticed is that my snakes really like burrowing in the coconuts shavings stuff.

[Stefan-A]

Hi everyone.

I'm new here as well, and look forward to some kindness from y'all. I've got a reeeeal little guy with blue-green stripes. Kind of nervous about treating him right and I hope this place will help out.

Quick question: most of his tank is dry substrate. I have the requisite water dish, rock, thermometer, heater, etc. and it all seems to work great.

One feature I have is a shallow dish of coconut shavings that are slightly moistened with water (not drenched). He goes all over the place, but really seems to like this one area of slightly moist substrate in his tank. The rest is dry.

I've read here that substrate should be dry, but since he seems to like it so much and spends plenty of time on the dry stuff, do you think this is an ok way to go?

Just wondering....

Thanks,

-- Whit
It's okay. I use something similar in the winter, when the humidity drops. All you need to remember, is to change it more often than the rest of the substrate and as soon as you notice that it's getting moldy or if there are feces in it.

[drache]

yeah
they like a little damp some times, especially when they're approaching shedding
I give mine hides with damp moss during dryer seasons

and welcome to the forum, Whit
please post some pics of your little guy when you can

[anji1971]

Hello, and welcome!:)
Sounds like you've already got your snake off to a great start. And you're certainly in the right place for any more help you may need. Have fun here!

[jitami]

Welcome Whit! Your set up sounds very nice :)

[Aundrea]

Welcome!!! :D I cant wait to see pics of your little guy :D

[Snake lover 3-25]

welcome :D

[GartersRock]

Sounds like a nice setup! And I repeat what everyone has said. What dry substrate are you using?

[Lexa]

Welcome to the forum! We're all keen on pics here, so look forward to seeing some soon! Have a good time with your snakey - don't be afraid to ask questions at all!

[crzy_kevo]

welcome to the forum whit :D

[GartersRock]

Oh, and welcome! :)

[adamanteus]

Hi Whit, and welcome to the forum.:)