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  1. Floof

    Good beginner snakes

    Colleen- I'm sorry to hear your experience with rosies was so poor! I'll admit, my experience is limited, and I have had one of those insatiable rosies like you describe. I have met a few that are absolutely delightful, though, such as the one I have currently. I wish I knew why some are puppies...
  2. Floof

    Good beginner snakes

    I'm a little late, but if you're still looking, rosy boss are another great one to consider. Sand boas, too, though they spend a lot of time burrowed. I do agree with the corn snake suggestion. And gopher/bull snakes are wonderful- though some of them are bluffers/grouchy! (Especially true for...
  3. Floof

    Scared of any animals?

    I'm crying on the inside, for any snake you encounter. ... Yeah, I'm one of those crazy snake lovers! But you have to admit, whether you like them or not, they DO serve an important purpose in the wild - keeping down the population of those rodents you hate. ;)
  4. Floof

    Scared of any animals?

    WASPS! Wasps and other bee-like things, including bees... Although I do have massive respect for bumblebees and don't want them to die. I just don't want them anywhere near me! Centipedes and black widows also freak me out. I was terrified of birds and tarantulas growing up. Then I took a job...
  5. Floof

    Big snake, small dogs

    I don't know of anyone who sells custom lids for tanks, beyond getting the regular metal screen lids at a pet store and locks and/or bungee cords. I can't attest to bungee cords over long term--I only used mine for 3 or 4 months before I was able to find him a more appropriate front-opening...
  6. Floof

    Big snake, small dogs

    As Larry mentioned, bungee cords can be utilized in a pinch. When I first brought home my 5' or so Woma python, all I had was a 75 gallon with a set-on screen.. Wasn't able to find clips worth a damn, but bungee cords kept that thing locked down TIGHT! These days, I have my 3 largest snakes...
  7. Floof

    Low-light tolerant plants?

    Thank you for that info, Larry! I only use Pothos for insectivorous skinks at this time, so haven't ever had to worry/think about toxicity.
  8. Floof

    Low-light tolerant plants?

    Green and yellow? Zeropilot, do you mean the pothos on the far right as you look at the photo? Looks like this: Those are pretty darn hardy. I use them with my Fire, Olive Tree, and Golden Skinks (hatchlings and adults). The largest is only 130ish grams, though, so I don't know how it would...
  9. Floof

    Baby fire skinks!

    I do have a lateralis colony, but they're much too fast and creepy for my tastes. Haha. I've actually been debating whether to nix the lateralis colony completely, now that I've stopped breeding the golden skinks. It's really all I use them for anymore--those crazy tiny nymphs are great for the...
  10. Floof

    Baby fire skinks!

    They're eating dubia roach nymphs. My favorite feeder option for bug-eaters.
  11. Floof

    Baby fire skinks!

    Continually amazed by these babies. Maybe it's youth, maybe it's because they're CBB, but they're so easy-going. Exact opposite from their parents, who want NOTHING to do with me. One baby was out looking for food this afternoon, and didn't go scurrying off to hide when I pulled down their tub...
  12. Floof

    Baby fire skinks!

    Thank you! These guys represent the very first time I have ever artificially incubated lizard eggs, too, so I'm especially proud. The last 2 clutches I had hatch from this pair I just let incubate in their enclosure, in the dirt.. Which worked great, but doesn't quite have the same feeling of...
  13. Floof

    Baby fire skinks!

    One of my favorite things in the world.. Itty bitty baby skinks! These are the only two babies my pair produced last year. My gal had a weird year--gaining a huge fat store in her tail and not producing a single egg (that I know of) until early October. These fat, sassy hatchlings are now 2...
  14. Floof

    Undersized Sulcata LA area, CA

    I sent an email, worded as kindly as possible. Sent pics of my now-healthy rescues so s/he could see what a 'healthy' sulcata about the same size as his should look like. Told him not to hesitate to email me with any questions he may have about sulcatas while little one is still in his care...
  15. Floof

    Undersized Sulcata LA area, CA

    I feel so bad for this little baby. I wish I had space to take him in, but my family would murder me. :( I'm trying to think of a way to politely advise the person before I try--don't want to upset them into doing something rash.
  16. Floof

    Undersized Sulcata LA area, CA

    Is it just me, but does his beak already look overgrown? Posting this in hopes someone can get this little guy... http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/for/4867483841.html "Hello, I am selling my baby Sulcata tortoise with his habitat. His habitat includes his tank, his good dish, his water...
  17. Floof

    4 female Russian tortoises on the Seattle Craigslist

    I can't not say something. I'm sorry. If there's one lesson I've learned in juggling reptile pets and the whims of parents, it's really NOT that simple. Do not rely on them to accept your decisions unconditionally (much less help you if worse comes to worst and suddenly you DO need their...
  18. Floof

    Juvenile Sulcata for adoption (Southern California)

    I have a juvenile Sulcata tortoise ready for adoption! This little one has been in my care for around 9 months. Previous owner claimed s/he was around 2 years old at that time, but s/he was barely larger than a fresh hatchling when I got him thanks to poor husbandry & diet. Naturally, s/he's...
  19. Floof

    Very sad looking Russian in LA, CA area..

    Aaah, maybe? I don't know, I haven't been too active on the forum so I may have missed it. Actually, taking a closer look, the ad was posted 15 days ago, so it's possible
  20. Floof

    Very sad looking Russian in LA, CA area..

    Is anyone able to help this guy? Could be just me, but he looks very, very swollen and sad... So many sad little torties in the LA/IE areas this month, I wish I had enough space to help. :( http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/grd/4793394005.html
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