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How or why? yes, this was my first snake... did I do something stupid? so here is some history...
I'm going to buy my 10-year old son a pet... but, really I kinda wanted a snake... so it's a joint project... I read books, tons of care sheets and choose a Boa. I'm ready for the long-term commitment and plan to build new cages as growth requires. I remodel his closet, wire in outlets, an exhaust fan, lights, and build wood racks. I buy a heater and humitifier and add plants to the room for the perfect jungle effect. Finally, We buy a 22inch, 2oz. baby Rail Tail from a chain pet store. I follow the care sheets, with our 29gal glass "fish" tank. After a couple of days.. I found mites.... I deal with them, successfully! I feed her fuzzies mice, successfully! then came a shed period. didn't happen very well, only a little skin came off under her chin. so, I soak her daily, in warm water... nothing. Her defecation was running then I would have thought normal. then she rejected her last meal, stopped tongue action, and within the next day gone.
I can't believe it's some mistake on my part?? I wanted only the best for her. in less than a month it's over. Good by my friend.. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_cry.gif[/img]
If there is a shared learning from this posting, it might be worth passing on...
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