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iHerp Answers is a community driven help system and knowledgebase. It's a great way to share information, gain valuable knowledge from others, and get help when you need it most.

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Very agitated newly acquired 1yr old Jungle Carpet Python; help.
Posted By: mark.pendleton

Replies: 3
Zones: General Health

I recently acquired a 1 yr old (aproximately) female Jungle Carpet Python. I've had her now for 2 weeks and she is very skiddish about me handling her. I'm curious about what steps I should be taking to get her used to me. I'm aware of…

How long to safely keep F/T rats in fridge?
Posted By: Medusa

Replies: 2
Zones: Feeding

I forgot that I had a rat(135g) thawing in the fridge and didn't feed it last night like I should have. I took it out Wed.morning around 8 a.m. and put the frozen rat directly into the fridge in order to thaw. I should have fed it last night like I…

Two red spots on cornsnake shed: Hemipenes or scent glands??
Posted By: Causack

Replies: 4
Tagged: Cornsnake, Visuallysexingcornsnakes
Zones: General Health, Skin

I noticed that my 4 year old snake, Adelaide, has had these two little marks and some white stuff right in the middle. I was told she was a girl when I bought her, but I'm wondering if these are the marks of hemipenes and if shes showing sperm…

Adult male Corn snake with swollen hemipenes/tail
Posted By: blind

Replies: 13
Tagged: Cornsnake, Hemipenes, Swollen, Tail
Zones: General Health

I have an adult male corn snake, about 6-7 years-old. He did a perfect shed last night, and also pooped. This morning though, I saw that the tail area around the hemipenes is swollen. It doesn't feel hard to the touch, but I'm slightly worried. What…

Sunfire golden child or albino platinum
Posted By: Rpython

Replies: 1
Tagged: Breeding, Morph, Retics
Zones: Copulation

Which one would be better to breed with my platinum tiger het albino ? Do albino Ivory's have shortened lifespans?

I recently bought my female bp, and was wondering if anyone could help me find out what she is? I’m getting different answers but mostly that she looks like a Mojave Ghost BP. If anyone can confirm.
Posted By: Ali97

Replies: 11
Zones: Genetics

Sick Rosy Boa, RI infection and Potential Stress
Posted By: jmurra5

Replies: 10
Tagged: Sick, Infection, Husbandry, Help, Rosyboa
Zones: Respiratory, Mouth, Heating

Hello, I am completely new to this website, but I am in need of help so I thought I would give it a shot. I have a 2 year old Rosy Boa named "Balboa". Two months ago he was very sick. He was clicking, lathargic and his mouth was a bit swollen. I…

What to put in a 3x2x1 arboreal viv
Posted By: Rpython

Replies: 6
Tagged: Arboreal, Snakes, Lizards, Viviariums
Zones: Caging, Caging Plans

Hello What do people think i should or could put in a 3 by 2 by 1 arboreal viv? Do not mind if snake lizard or something else. Thanka

Tips on the Exo Terra mini fogger.
Posted By: lifeofbrian

Replies: 0
Zones: Caging, Water

How are these used in vivariums?Long version:I'm trying to figure out a way to use this in my Dart Frog terrarium. It needs a good few cm of water above it so I tried it in a 6.5cm dish covered with fabric mesh which works well for a few minutes,…

Noob Dart Frog Terrarium Questions
Posted By: lifeofbrian

Replies: 3
Tagged: Dartfrog, Terrarium, Noob, Needhelp, Questions, Water
Zones: General Health, Feeding, Water

I am wanting to start my first ever terrarium with hope that I can put a Dart Frog or two in it some day. I have a 10 gallon Exo Terra with an Exo Terra mini compact light with a Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED 9W Bulb. I would like some thoughts and…

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