My New Ribbon Snake! (Unidentified)

[NickB]

Sorry for the bad photos I didn't realise until after I put it in it's new enclosure to chill out that I was shooting on the wrong mode On the bright side I think I love it already, I put it in it's new enclosure and it hasn't stopped moving! It's basking under the UV Any guesses to species appreciated, the flash washed out the two dots on the head on the close up shot so bare that in mind.

[NickB]

It's enclosure. Planted with a bioactive substrate and UV lighting. He's going to get lost in it! 3ft x 18 inches x 18 inches.

[Darlo]

Nick, it's Owen off RFUK. Loving the viv mate and the ribbon. I kept one many moons ago and boy it was lively so I'm sure it'll make great ue of the space.

[NickB]

Nick, it's Owen off RFUK. Loving the viv mate and the ribbon. I kept one many moons ago and boy it was lively so I'm sure it'll make great ue of the space.

Owen? You're ringing lots of bells but I just can't place you hahahaha sorry. What's your username on RFUK?

[guidofatherof5]

Good looking setup Nick. Sweet Ribbon. Where's the water dish?

[NickB]

Good looking setup Nick. Sweet Ribbon. Where's the water dish?

Wasn't in there for this photo it ruins the naturalistic look Do you recommend a large water dish for these snakes or do they do fine with a smaller bowl?

[Foxrun402]

Probably best to use a larger one even if they don't use it to soak it will amp the humidity of the enclosure! I love that setup and that ribbon looks sweet! Looking forward to these updates!

[NickB]

Probably best to use a larger one even if they don't use it to soak it will amp the humidity of the enclosure! I love that setup and that ribbon looks sweet! Looking forward to these updates!

Thank you. My understanding was that these snakes did well at room humidity? Besides being planted I have to water the plants (which are potted) daily so humidity is a little above room. There seems to be a bit of a lack of info on these snakes on the net. I've also read somewhere they should be fed every 2 days, is this true? Or is the normal 4 - 7 days suitable?

[Foxrun402]

I have not done much research on that species myself, mainly just Sirtalis Parietalis and Radix for now. I have heard that when feeding night-crawlers they can be fed sooner then if you feed them say fish filet (from a fresh fish market) or pinkies... Usually on fish/pinkies I would feed on every 5th day leaving a 4 day gap which would be feeding twice weekly but with enough of a gap she has time to digest and rid herself of the last meal. Over feeding can be a problem and obesity is hard for a snake to overcome if they aren't very active.

I wouldn't rely on this too much though, a second opinion would be nice.

I wonder though, most ribbons I have seen seem to be very thin? Is this the case with majority of them?

[NickB]

I have not done much research on that species myself, mainly just Sirtalis Parietalis and Radix for now. I have heard that when feeding night-crawlers they can be fed sooner then if you feed them say fish filet (from a fresh fish market) or pinkies... Usually on fish/pinkies I would feed on every 5th day leaving a 4 day gap which would be feeding twice weekly but with enough of a gap she has time to digest and rid herself of the last meal. Over feeding can be a problem and obesity is hard for a snake to overcome if they aren't very active.

I wouldn't rely on this too much though, a second opinion would be nice.

I wonder though, most ribbons I have seen seem to be very thin? Is this the case with majority of them?

They are a small/thin bodied species for sure. I wanted to check with you guys that this is a healthy snake and there are no obvious visual health issues, I haven't met enough Ribbons to know. They aren't too common over here in the U.K and when they do come over they're almost all CF or WC.