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What should i get in the way of size?
anything i need to know about my new room-mates?
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Congratulations on your new Spotted pythons! They are a favorite of mine; absolutely wonderful little snakes. :)
As far as enclosure size goes; when you have a pair you want something big enough that the snakes can get away from each other should they get stressed with having company, (snakes being solitary by nature) but not so big that it is a cause of stress itself. I'd aim for four-five square feet of floor space, and about eighteen inches high for adults. Particularly when young, they seem to enjoy lots of branches and hiding places, so be sure to provide at least three or four hides and several things for them to climb on. While several different kinds of terrariums can be used; make SURE that you have very secure locks on it as these guys are wonderful escape artists.
Keep in mind that Spotted pythons can and often are quite nippy as babies, though they do tame down as adults with regular handling. Do be prepared to be bitten a few times at first; it really doesn't hurt, more startles than anything. You'll have to expect that and squash the automatic fear response. They are just scared because they don't understand that you aren't some giant predator swooping down to eat them. :) Just be gentle, confident, and consistent with handling them a few times per week (after giving them about a week to settle in after you get them), and you should have two docile little animals in no time. :)
When co-habitating two snakes, it does pose some unique problems to be prepared for. You'll need to feed them in separate containers to make sure that they don't latch on to the same prey item, you'll need to be diligent in keeping track of both of their shedding habits so that if you wake up and their is a shed in the cage, you'll know which one did it. If there is a bit of an off looking defecate and you think something is wrong; you'll need to take both snakes to the vet as again; you'll have no idea which one did it. It is actually very tricky when it comes to regurgitation for similar reasons. If one snake vomits and you didn't see it, both snakes need to be treated as if they did. While keeping two snakes together can be done; it does require MUCH more diligence on your part.
I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions at all on the subject; please feel free to message me and I will be more than happy to assist you. :)
Good luck!
Congratulations on your new Spotted pythons! They are a favorite of mine; absolutely wonderful little snakes. :)
As far as enclosure size goes; when you have a pair you want something big enough that the snakes can get away from each other should they get stressed with having company, (snakes being solitary by nature) but not so big that it is a cause of stress itself. I'd aim for four-five square feet of floor space, and about eighteen inches high for adults. Particularly when young, they seem to enjoy lots of branches and hiding places, so be sure to provide at least three or four hides and several things for them to climb on. While several different kinds of terrariums can be used; make SURE that you have very secure locks on it as these guys are wonderful escape artists.
Keep in mind that Spotted pythons can and often are quite nippy as babies, though they do tame down as adults with regular handling. Do be prepared to be bitten a few times at first; it really doesn't hurt, more startles than anything. You'll have to expect that and squash the automatic fear response. They are just scared because they don't understand that you aren't some giant predator swooping down to eat them. :) Just be gentle, confident, and consistent with handling them a few times per week (after giving them about a week to settle in after you get them), and you should have two docile little animals in no time. :)
When co-habitating two snakes, it does pose some unique problems to be prepared for. You'll need to feed them in separate containers to make sure that they don't latch on to the same prey item, you'll need to be diligent in keeping track of both of their shedding habits so that if you wake up and their is a shed in the cage, you'll know which one did it. If there is a bit of an off looking defecate and you think something is wrong; you'll need to take both snakes to the vet as again; you'll have no idea which one did it. It is actually very tricky when it comes to regurgitation for similar reasons. If one snake vomits and you didn't see it, both snakes need to be treated as if they did. While keeping two snakes together can be done; it does require MUCH more diligence on your part.
I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions at all on the subject; please feel free to message me and I will be more than happy to assist you. :)
Good luck!
Milk for 21 hrs flight journey for baby with chances of throw up?
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my 22 month old loves milk. she has motion sickness if she stays in car for more than 30 minutes I fear she wll throw up in the 21 hrs flight journey. Can anyone suggest an alternative for whole milk that does not stink(in vomit) ? I tried soy milk but she hates it. Anyone tried organic milk . Will that stink ?
Answer
I'm a former Flight Attendant and a mom of 3 so I've helped other parents, as well as had this happen to us!
My children are very prone to motion sickness. I swear my older daughter only has to *look* at a car to start throwing up. We fly between Europe and California about twice a year and she only ever threw up once, right before landing, in all those flights. Can't count how many times it happened in the car!
I've twice had children throw up on *the way to the airport* THEN get on a flight and not get sick. Go figure!
So just because your baby gets sick in the car, doesn't necessarily bode badly for the air. As a Flight Attendant, I can tell you the vast majority do it on landing.
She will do better in her car seat (ironically) but if she is a "lap baby" without a seat, keep her calm and settled in turbulence. Have her face forward. If she does have her own seat, place her in it during turbulence. This is both better for her own safety, as well as lowering the chances she'll get sick.
Be sure to have several changes of clothes and whatever to clean her up if it does happen. I find that a plastic bag works better than those bags they provide on the plane. Some parents use ziplocks, which can then be closed and discarded. Be sure to throw away the nasty stuff in the bathrooms, not the galley (or kitchen). It's considered a "bodily fluid" so please don't hand it to a Flight Attendant unless they offer (probably with a big bag!
The milk doesn't make a difference but your feeding schedule might. Both an empty stomach, as well as a too-full stomach can aggravate this. There are also some meds that can help but please discuss this with your doctor and try it at home first. There are side-effects and other problems with them.
Organic doesn't change the composition of the milk itself. Also, soy isn't good for babies either. Changing her diet is not the solution.
Make sure your child sleeps well the night before. Tiredness can make air sickness worse.
Please be VERY careful if you hear the captain, right before landing, say that you're going into a "holding position". This is when the airport is too busy to let you land and your aircraft just circles above. A nightmare for those of us (me too!) who are prone to air sickness! Stay seated and stare straight ahead. Both of you!
For more information, ten years ago I wrote an article on this subject. It's based on both my personal and professional experience of flying with children and there's a whole section on air sickness in children. It's totally non-commercial and other parents from around the world have contributed;
http://flyingwithchildren1.blogspot.com
Have a safe and clean flight!
I'm a former Flight Attendant and a mom of 3 so I've helped other parents, as well as had this happen to us!
My children are very prone to motion sickness. I swear my older daughter only has to *look* at a car to start throwing up. We fly between Europe and California about twice a year and she only ever threw up once, right before landing, in all those flights. Can't count how many times it happened in the car!
I've twice had children throw up on *the way to the airport* THEN get on a flight and not get sick. Go figure!
So just because your baby gets sick in the car, doesn't necessarily bode badly for the air. As a Flight Attendant, I can tell you the vast majority do it on landing.
She will do better in her car seat (ironically) but if she is a "lap baby" without a seat, keep her calm and settled in turbulence. Have her face forward. If she does have her own seat, place her in it during turbulence. This is both better for her own safety, as well as lowering the chances she'll get sick.
Be sure to have several changes of clothes and whatever to clean her up if it does happen. I find that a plastic bag works better than those bags they provide on the plane. Some parents use ziplocks, which can then be closed and discarded. Be sure to throw away the nasty stuff in the bathrooms, not the galley (or kitchen). It's considered a "bodily fluid" so please don't hand it to a Flight Attendant unless they offer (probably with a big bag!
The milk doesn't make a difference but your feeding schedule might. Both an empty stomach, as well as a too-full stomach can aggravate this. There are also some meds that can help but please discuss this with your doctor and try it at home first. There are side-effects and other problems with them.
Organic doesn't change the composition of the milk itself. Also, soy isn't good for babies either. Changing her diet is not the solution.
Make sure your child sleeps well the night before. Tiredness can make air sickness worse.
Please be VERY careful if you hear the captain, right before landing, say that you're going into a "holding position". This is when the airport is too busy to let you land and your aircraft just circles above. A nightmare for those of us (me too!) who are prone to air sickness! Stay seated and stare straight ahead. Both of you!
For more information, ten years ago I wrote an article on this subject. It's based on both my personal and professional experience of flying with children and there's a whole section on air sickness in children. It's totally non-commercial and other parents from around the world have contributed;
http://flyingwithchildren1.blogspot.com
Have a safe and clean flight!
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