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I think that might be one of the cutest snake pictures I've seen in my life

Rootin' snootin' cowsnek!

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This is Money Snake. She only appears every 312 years. 

If you reblog her picture within the next twenty-five seconds you will have good luck and fortune for the rest of your life. 

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Had this in my drafts since the 16th of August

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Roundabout

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the specific effect of stardust crusaders is crazy because in my mind it has the nostalgic and bittersweet atmosphere of a double exposed roll of film where the photos you took of the evening desert sky are overlaying the photos of your friends on a roadtrip etc and then you rewatch it and it's like oh ok another weird tongue scene and there is a pig in the toilet. cool. and they're like square

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Got reminded again of my old coworker who was a massive misogynist but also trans inclusive. Told me he believed trans women are indeed women because "only women would be stupid enough to want to be women"

I wonder what he's doing now

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being australian is so funny cause like

i completely forget that april fools day even exists until I start seeing stuff y'know, the day after april fools

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These two have been completely taking over my brain

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Ooo I have a question

Do you have any (fun!) enrichment ideas for corn snakes

OMG yes there are so so so so many ways to enrich a corn snake!

They're curious and enjoy climbing, exploring, and digging, though each snake will have their own individual preferences, so try a few things and see what gets your snake moving the most and then tailor future offerings towards what they seem to react most positively towards.

Make sure all plant-based enrichment is safe for reptiles and fertilizer and pesticide-free!

In-cage:

Brown lunch bag, left open on its side, stuffed with hay, cut grass, leaf litter, a pinch of fresh herbs, flowers, etc.

Wiffle ball with a pinch of herbs, clean feathers, or used rodent bedding wrapped in a paper towel stuffed inside (if you ask a pet store employee nicely they'll usually give you a little bit of bedding from a rodent or bird cage)

Tennis ball rolled in something a little stinky (see wiffle ball above)

Climbing branches with something a little stinky hung on

Deep tray of dirt and sphagnum moss for digging in

A live plant in clean dirt (to dig up, sit on, and probably ruin)

Pie plate of sprouted grass seed

A tee shirt or sock you've worn

Bit of shed from another healthy snake

Change your cage layout, swap hides

Switch bedding or offer a dig box of different bedding

Hide f/t food items in a lunch bag or drag it around a bit to have your snake "hunt" their meal

Offer different food items, as long as they're appropriately sized! Quail chicks or eggs, Reptilinks, etc.

Out of cage:

Storage tote full of dirt/leaf litter for Serious Digging

Ye olde Laundry Pile (only if it's not super gross tho)

Outdoors adventures if you feel safe with your snake and have good control over them

Peg board for climbing

Stairs if you live in a two-story

Walk around with your snake and let them sniff things they seem interested in!

This is just scratching the surface of what's possible. As long as your snake is safe and you're both having a good time, feel free to experiment with different enrichment opportunities!

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Children's Python Shopping List

If you've decided on a Children's python (Antaresia childreni) for your first pet snake, you're in for a treat! These lovely little pythons are awesome pets and fun to watch and interact with. You can expect your pet Children's python to grow around 1-1.5 m (3-5 ft) as an adult, and they can live to be over 20 years old with appropriate care.

Enclosure setup shopping list:

You will want to set up your enclosure so your snake has room to stretch out, climb, and explore! You will need to set up a temperature gradient of about 32-25 C (90-78 F), and Children's pythons need a humidity level of around 50-60%.

Enclosure. For a baby Children's python, a 20 gallon is fine, and a 40 gallon works well for yearlings. As an adult, your snake will need an enclosure at least as long as they are, and ideally with vertical space to climb. A 120 gallon enclosure is a good minimum, and bigger is always better!

If your enclosure has a screen lid, two sets of screen clips. Never bring a snake home without screen clips!

To retain humidity, if your enclosure has a screen lid, cut a piece of cardboard or plywood to cover at least half of the lid to help keep humidity in.

A dome heat lamp with ceramic sockets. Any big reptile brand is fine - Fluker's, Zoo Med, and Exo Terra are all trustworthy brands here. Make sure your dome lamp is rated for the wattage of bulb you will be using - 150 is usually a safe bet.

Heat bulbs. I use ceramic heat emitters for my Children's pythons. You can choose to provide halogen light and UVB if you'd like, but as these are nocturnal snakes, monitor your snake's reaction to visible light - some individuals won't adapt well to it, and that's okay! Arcadia makes high-quality heat sources your pet will love. The wattage you choose will depend on your enclosure size and the temperature in your home.

A thermostat to plug your heat source into. Vivarium Electronics thermostats are excellent but pricey; you can go as expensive as you like but here is a cheap one I swear by.

Digital thermometer/hygrometer reader with probes - Zoo Med and Exo Terra make great dual gauges. Avoid stick-on dials!

At least two identical hides, one on either side

A container to make a humidity hide. Simply cut a hole in the lid, fill with damp moss, and you're set! Providing your snake with a humid hide will help them have perfect sheds every time!

A large water bowl

(Insider tip: if you go to the grocery store and buy a pack of black plastic food storage containers, you can easily make hides, humidity hides, and a water bowl out of them! Here's my go-to option, you can easily take care of all that for one baby snake cheaply and easily!)

Sphagnum moss for your humid hide. Make sure your humid hide is always moist!

Substrate. Children's pythons can do well on a range of substrates, but options that help hold humidity are best. Cypress mulch and coconut fiber are good options.

Climbing branches and other decor - climbing is a must, and vines, rocks, and tunnels made from cardboard tubes are other great options. Children's pythons love to climb, so be sure to take advantage of vertical space!

General care:

Feeding tongs.

Food for your snake. Your offered food should be about 10% of your snake's body weight.

A soldering iron, believe it or not! A cheap soldering iron will serve you well throughout your snake's life - you can use it to easily melt holes in bowls and containers to make hides.

A small snake hook can help you with handling your snake, especially if you're nervous.

If you're Australian, be sure to check your state's laws and make sure you have the appropriate license before you buy your snake. Be sure to include any associated fees in your budget!

And some common beginner mistakes:

Don't move your snake to a separate enclosure to feed. It's a myth that will make your snake "aggressive" - it can actually cause more mistaken feeding bites as they associate handling with being fed!

Don't worry if your snake spends most of their time hiding, especially while young. A hiding snake is a happy snake!

Don't be concerned if your snake is a little jumpy or defensive when you first bring them home. Children's pythons can be jumpy babies, but this will improve with gentle handling and time.

Don't over-handle your snake, and always give them at least a week to settle in before offering food for the first time.

Never handle your snake for two days after they've eaten - that could cause a regurgitation.

Children's pythons are awesome pets! They're uncomplicated to care for and are generally very hardy and not too fussy. If you take care to set up your enclosure well, you'll be all set for many happy and fun years with your new buddy!

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They’re talking about their bikes

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Reblog if its ok to spam you with boops

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This one was a freaking doozy. If I keep talking i think i may be in trouble

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ummm I started this at a sleepover and then completely forgot about it so um sorry for being over two months late??? anyways

omg????? I'm honored??? now I feel bad for never reblogging stuff lol (I did send the anon ask for g1 starscream! I think it was 55? anyways!)

1. My hair! It's curly and decently thick and looks nice when it actually behaves

2. My music taste! I love music so much omg and I like metal so idk I feel like it's kinda cool

3. My room, it's actually painted in a colour I like and I've been slowly personalizing it, I put up some posters recently as well it's awesome

4. My eyes, I like the green and it kinda goes with my hair

5. My hobbies and interests! idk transformers and playing drums are pretty cool what can I say, I love it when people listen to my rambles about them lol

I! don't think I have ten followers!! so idk have my friends who own this silly little app I guess

@ghastlypals !! lil spectre who listens to my rambles wholeheartedly, awesome artist!!

@0liko !! also listens to all my rambles wholeheartedly, (yes her profile picture is her own art as well as the banner go appreciate it)

(psssst @0liko you should post / reblog more)

uhh yeah sorry it's been like over two months since I got tagged I forgot whoops

Firstly, when you get this, you have to answer with 5 things you like about yourself, publicly. Then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)!!

still can’t believe u follow me jeez ur art is cool…

Hmmmmmmm ok. I'll tag em. And thank u :3

I like my ability to win every single time in every single way because I'm spiteful. ❤️

I like my pookie @blitzedwing3576 (not about me, but still UwU)

I like the little beauty marks on my body. They look like inverted stars :)

I like my face because I'm an unsettling amount of perfect blend of features from my parents, like, upper face is dad, lower face is mom.

I like the fact that I'm a bit batshit. It spices my head up UwU

@nova-blues

@soyaniss

@am-addicted-to-wf-help

@heckinsneksposts

@that-unspeaking-sky-child

@ideal-idiot

@blitzedwing3576

@beautifulunknowntrash

@therealbl0om-blog

@beastieblooddd

And anyone else!

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May I request an interaction with tfa blitzwing (any face) and tfp knock out? You can come up with what they do/talk abt, I just wanna see my favs :D

This turned out more silly than I imagined but I like it UAEHAU.

I and had to do random because…he is my fave sorry not sorry guys I am a little freak. I think he would enjoy getting a touch-up from Knockout though.