Should have waited to move?

[Heidi]

Wil is in shed and I got a new hutch that I wanted to put right where I kept their cages so I went ahead and moved them upstairs. I've been wanting to do this because it is warmer upstairs and it helps up the cool side temp. He is getting better now but hisses almost everytime I spray him. Should I move him back downstairs where he was before or just leave him be to get used to his new surroundings? The cage is the same and everything, I just think being in shed in combo with the move is making him a little more irritable. Bad mommy should have thought a little more about how the babies would handle the change.

[ozzyman778]

yeah wait till after his shed... most snakes can get a little upset during shed... it's when they are most vulnerable

[Heidi]

I moved him a few days ago. Do I move him back to where he was comfortable before now?

[ozzyman778]

I wouldn't maybe drape a towel infront of his cage for now or something.... but I would just leave him be till he sheds

[Heidi]

Thanks, I'm going to do that. He should shed probably tomorrow night....3rd clear eyed day.

[cherrykasper]

I'm sure he'll be a-okay, Heidi. Good mommy, you worry too much, heh... He's a little hoggy cross... bound to get irratiable sometimes. Like said before, I'd just leave him be til he's done and he should return to his normal self.

[Heidi]

Denise, I thought he was over his little hissing fits and missed them. Now, my little booger boy is back. He only hisses at me though, I think he knows I like it. I just feel badly because of the shed. The spray bottle is not his friend right now.

[Heidi]

BTW--Did you see the Booger eating snake thread? That was just last week. http://redtailboa.net/forums/showthread.php?t=20678