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I'm Heather- gender fluid; they/them. i promote better care for ball pythons by dismissing myths and encouraging science based learning. blog intro: https://wheremyscalesslither.tumblr.com/post/648474883192455168/hi-im-heather-and-i-run-the-blog adhd/bipolar/generalized anxiety. this blog is not solely snakes. everything is copyrighted to myself unless otherwise attributed.
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I have officially unpinned my care resources post. It’s too out of date and no longer promotes the best care practices.

If you are looking for care resources, here are up to date trustworthy resources.

Reptifiles

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Ball Python Care Guide
If you're thinking about getting a pet ball python, start here.
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If you are on Facebook, I highly recommend the following Facebook groups:

New Ball Python Keepers- a friendly, nonjudgemental community promoting better care for ball pythons. It’s run by my friend Trasi, who keeps a tight ship

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Not Just a Pet Rock- a group that emphasizes science based care

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Anonymous asked:

Okay this is a little different of a question. I already have some snakes and I was wondering about making a more "fancy" hide for them. I have a smelter at home here and was wondering if melting down pop cans and pouring them into a mold if the tin/other substances would be toxic to the animals. I have been looking on line but don't really see anything on it. Thanks :)

i-m-snek answered:

That is incredibly interesting o.o I personally wouldn’t use metal for hides, because of humidity requirements for some species (and all species when in shed) the metal would likely rust. I do know a person who would help out in making hides but she’s not on tumblr anymore, just facebook. I also think @wheremyscalesslither made that little castle for her lucy ratsnake? Or did you get it from somewhere? I don’t remember :P Anyways if you were to make a hide it would be better to use something other than metal to make it with :)

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Here’s an old guide I made on how to make your own hides!

https://www.tumblr.com/wheremyscalesslither/132694288598/snake-hides

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Turn the volume up and dont worry about the video, its not important

But W H A T the eff?! That is the LOUDEST fart I've ever heard come from a nonhuman and I have been exposed to elephant and rhino farts y'all like damn Apollo keeping it hydrated

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Lolol

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I started keeping chickens. Should I make a blog about that?? 😂😂😂

Wheremyfeathersflock

😂😂😂😂😂

Oh no I actually really like that name

#chicken#chickens
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creek-nymph asked:

are you not allowed to have pet snakes in Hawaii?

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Nope! They’re illegal here because they could easily become invasive and cause further harm to the endemic species.

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I’ve decided I’m going to use my side account again for posting art and sharing octopus updates and stuff.

If you’re interested, I’ll be over at @wheremyfeetfall

I think it’s unlikely I’ll have snakes again in the near future as I am entirely comfortable and at home here in Hawaii, and neither my partner nor I have plans to move.

So I think other than sharing a few posts from that blog, this one will stay pretty quiet.

Miss y’all <3

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Working with an animal that only has a lifespan of about 12 months can be difficult.

I made my first gyotaku pieces with my friend Panini aka Neeners.

She had completed her life cycle, so I wanted to do something to memorialize her. After incubating her eggs for 3-4 weeks, the female Day Octopus will pass away after her offspring hatch. There is nothing you can do to avoid it- it’s a natural process for this species. It never gets easier though.

She was a good girl.

#gyotaku#dead animal#animal death
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My work has been under attack by ARA and several false articles have been published about how we are cruel for farming octopuses for food

Except we aren’t farming octopuses for food

We currently have libel suits going with those news outlets. I’m not allowed to say much.

But I’m spent. I’m tired of fighting these ARAs. I’m so stressed I vomited on the way to work. We are closed for repairs until summer, and because our lawyers want us to get additional permitting to cover our asses. Just in case.

This is the best job I’ve ever had and I am just not thriving right now with all this nonsense.

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I miss you all!!! If anyone wants to keep up with me, feel free to add me on Facebook! Just shoot me a PM with your username on here or leave a comment here that you added me so I know who is who!!!

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I also am very active on Instagram with several accounts- one for art, one for tie dye, and one for personal journaling stuff.

https://www.instagram.com/heatherhyena/

https://www.instagram.com/heatherhyenahandcrafted

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It’s official!!! As of today I’ve been at the octopus farm for a year. I’ve learned a lot, became a lead technician on the farm, and am up for a big raise in December!

I love this job.