How are you doing? - Kiwi Farms Wellness Check

[Android raptor]

Thank you, corals are mainly snake eaters but can eat lizards as well. A lot of snakes like that don’t do so well on rodents. I try to think about and regard them more through the eyes of a snake or lizard breeder to get past that stigma about cannibalism or straying from the standard food items. I find that even my colubrids tend to like the occasional lizard, chick or smaller snake, like my gopher snakes.

You could do well with a copperhead if you already have an understanding of handling centipedes or nippy snakes. They’re pretty popular as beginner hots because they’re local to a lot of areas in the states so antivenom is always available, though you most likely wouldn’t need it. Vietnamese are the nastiest of the S dehaani species, so if you can handle them then any other hot invert should be a walk in the park save for maybe fat tails and death stalkers.

Yeah one of my friends ended up with a scarlet king, which I know are also lizard eaters. Tried catching skinks and other lizards for it but she eventually let it go because it was still being picky (it was originally wild caught anyway). Other friends with native permits have tried mud snakes, which are amphibian eaters, but unfortunately didn't have much luck even with offering them fresh tadpoles. Though I'm sure any of the cali, eastern, or mexi kings will gladly eat any lizard, snake, or anything since kings are garbage disposals. One of my friends rescue king even got a f/t baby blue jay once (from a rehabber who wasn't able to save it), which was a good natural meal for an originally wild caught snake (rescued from a hoarding situation!).

I have friends with permits that have had varying luck with water and ribbon snakes which like fish. Problem is so many of those snakes are wild caught and have issues. Lots of inverts have the same problem.

I've worked with copperheads a bit and helped care for one for a week. I just want to get more experience and not be in an apartment before I get one of my own. They're lovely snakes. Honestly, the water snakes and my friends tiger rat snake are probably way meaner lol

The only snakes I currently own are two normal balls. Not very exciting, but they're both rescues and I care about them a lot. After loosing my job I'm staying with my friends who have a lot more animals so I can focus on helping care for the animals instead of doing unhealthy, self destructive shit. I just need to make sure not to forget thawing feeders again!

 

[nekrataal]

Yeah one of my friends ended up with a scarlet king, which I know are also lizard eaters. Tried catching skinks and other lizards for it but she eventually let it go because it was still being picky (it was originally wild caught anyway). Other friends with native permits have tried mud snakes, which are amphibian eaters, but unfortunately didn't have much luck even with offering them fresh tadpoles. Though I'm sure any of the cali, eastern, or mexi kings will gladly eat any lizard, snake, or anything since kings are garbage disposals. One of my friends rescue king even got a f/t baby blue jay once (from a rehabber who wasn't able to save it), which was a good natural meal for an originally wild caught snake (rescued from a hoarding situation!).

I have friends with permits that have had varying luck with water and ribbon snakes which like fish. Problem is so many of those snakes are wild caught and have issues. Lots of inverts have the same problem.

I've worked with copperheads a bit and helped care for one for a week. I just want to get more experience and not be in an apartment before I get one of my own. They're lovely snakes. Honestly, the water snakes and my friends tiger rat snake are probably way meaner lol

The only snakes I currently own are two normal balls. Not very exciting, but they're both rescues and I care about them a lot. After loosing my job I'm staying with my friends who have a lot more animals so I can focus on helping care for the animals instead of doing unhealthy, self destructive shit. I just need to make sure not to forget thawing feeders again!

Oh man, wild caught specimens are like rolling the dice. Sometimes you can get them to thrive and sometimes they crash and die. It’s pretty cool to be able to stay with people who also keep, especially when it comes to wanting to expand your collection and try your hand at species that you’d like to keep.

 

[Android raptor]

Oh man, wild caught specimens are like rolling the dice. Sometimes you can get them to thrive and sometimes they crash and die. It’s pretty cool to be able to stay with people who also keep, especially when it comes to wanting to expand your collection and try your hand at species that you’d like to keep.

You also have no idea how old WC animals are a lot of the time, and with inverts especially you often end up with an older adult that only has a few more months left. I want to eventually get to breeding giant tailless whip scorpions because there's so few captive bred ones in the trade.

My friends keep and also run a reptile rescue, so some of the animals are also fosters looking for homes. Lots of those animals have issues too, lots of beardies with MBD in particular. That's how I got my balls actually. You see and hear about some pretty fucked up stuff, but you have to try your best to help the animals you can.

 

[Foghot]

I'm learning how to draw instead of reading my notes even though it's exam week for me.

I think something's wrong with me.

 

[nekrataal]

You also have no idea how old WC animals are a lot of the time, and with inverts especially you often end up with an older adult that only has a few more months left. I want to eventually get to breeding giant tailless whip scorpions because there's so few captive bred ones in the trade.

My friends keep and also run a reptile rescue, so some of the animals are also fosters looking for homes. Lots of those animals have issues too, lots of beardies with MBD in particular. That's how I got my balls actually. You see and hear about some pretty fucked up stuff, but you have to try your best to help the animals you can.

I don’t doubt that about the beardies having MBD, I’ve seen how bad people can keep them and other popular reptiles. Petsmartco likes to send people out with babies and a bunch of stuff that isn’t all that good in order to make sales. I remember them desperately trying to get me to leave with a crestie when all I wanted was some sheet moss.

edit: you can try your hand at breeding whips, they’re pretty solid little dudes in captivity.

 

[Android raptor]

I don’t doubt that about the beardies having MBD, I’ve seen how bad people can keep them and other popular reptiles. Petsmartco likes to send people out with babies and a bunch of stuff that isn’t all that good in order to make sales. I remember them desperately trying to get me to leave with a crestie when all I wanted was some sheet moss.

edit: you can try your hand at breeding whips, they’re pretty solid little dudes in captivity.

Yeah people not giving them UVB and changing out the bulbs after 9 months is what really gets it bad. Of course chain pet stores don't even tell people the have to do that. Lot of people also don't feed them a proper diet either.

I was almost successful at breeding whips once, female got preggers but unfortunately ended up aborting the egg sack (or whatever it is) and died about a week later. My guess is she was already old and the pregnancy took the last bit of life she had out of her. The male lived for about a year after that, I assume he wasn't nearly as old.

If I can get my hands on another pair I'll definitely try again. It's just again, most in the trade are WC adults so you have no idea what you're getting.

 

[nekrataal]

Yeah people not giving them UVB and changing out the bulbs after 9 months is what really gets it bad. Of course chain pet stores don't even tell people the have to do that. Lot of people also don't feed them a proper diet either.

I was almost successful at breeding whips once, female got preggers but unfortunately ended up aborting the egg sack (or whatever it is) and died about a week later. My guess is she was already old and the pregnancy took the last bit of life she had out of her. The male lived for about a year after that, I assume he wasn't nearly as old.

If I can get my hands on another pair I'll definitely try again. It's just again, most in the trade are WC adults so you have no idea what you're getting.

Rainbow mealworms tends to have them in stock. I used to order them when I’d buy feeders just to have them at my table even though I didn’t profit from them.

 

[The Real SVP]

I should work... But, I don't want to work... But, I don't have much else to do, either... I am not even depressed... I am just... Meh.

 

[Android raptor]

Rainbow mealworms tends to have them in stock. I used to order them when I’d buy feeders just to have them at my table even though I didn’t profit from them.

Thanks, just checked and while it looks like they don't have them currently I'll keep an eye on their site. Looks like they do have vinegaroons though, which is another thing I'd like to have again (had one for a while though she did pass from presumably age earlier this year, great animal).

I love inverts but I hate how delicate they can be. I just have to keep trying I guess, and care for them as best I can.

 

[Pineapple Fox]

Just want to remind everyone to take their Vitamin D, at least 2000IU a day especially if you live up North and the days are short and/or you're not getting enough sun, it can honestly do wonders for mental health and helps take the edge off. Hope everyone is staying as safe and sane as they possibly can.

Drink some water too.

 

[Quantum Diabetes]

I've decided to take my walks right before sunrise. As coofworld rages on, the only friendly people are real weirdos that would have threads here if only they used the internet. I dunno if any of you have met mental health nursing home types but they are fucking unbearable pains in the ass in normal times.
There's two places like that near 7-11 and also they pretty much move into apartments with section 8 all over the city but especially this side of town.
I've found between 4 and 7am is really desolate and empty before it's peak tardtime.

Imagine someone Chris Chan level cornering you and trying to trap you into some nonsense conversation and asking for weird, specific advice no average person could possibly answer.

In 99 percent of humans my tobacco spitting encourages social distancing but not these guys.
Holy Christ leave me alone.

 

[Sped Xing]

Have you called the cops? If not, call the cops.

 

[Meat Target]

I've decided to take my walks right before sunrise. As coofworld rages on, the only friendly people are real weirdos that would have threads here if only they used the internet. I dunno if any of you have met mental health nursing home types but they are fucking unbearable pains in the ass in normal times.
There's two places like that near 7-11 and also they pretty much move into apartments with section 8 all over the city but especially this side of town.
I've found between 4 and 7am is really desolate and empty before it's peak tardtime.

Imagine someone Chris Chan level cornering you and trying to trap you into some nonsense conversation and asking for weird, specific advice no average person could possibly answer.

In 99 percent of humans my tobacco spitting encourages social distancing but not these guys.
Holy Christ leave me alone.

There are regular customers at my place of work who seem to think we want to socialize with them every time they come in. One older lady even started telling us about having a rectal prolapse. It bugs the hell out of me (to say the least).

 

[Quantum Diabetes]

Have you called the cops? If not, call the cops.

They have more rights than you and I do. In normal times I've been criticized by Karen's and other busy bodies for acting impatient with these people. Everybody thinks I know everything. I got stopped twice asking where Covid testing was last time I was at Cvs. I don't even dress close to staff uniforms.

 

[LaxerBRO]

Just got called in by HR for advising a co worker that is too lazy to put up Christmas lights to go to "Home Depot and get some Mexicans to do it for you." Apparently, another person overheard and complained.

The HR department was very angry with me until I asked why they required public facing staff to speak Spanish instead of Dutch or Swedish. I specifically pointed out when I was on an interview board, that the HR department stated that they were looking for a candidate with ties to the Hispanic community, culturally understanding, and spoke Spanish, as many of the residents are from South of the border.

The guy gave me a frustrated look and told me to go back to my office.

 

[Synthetic Smug]

The new Zbrush update looks nice. Looking to try it this weekend.

I can't show you guys my stuff for obvious reasons, but I'm going to try and share a lot of artwork over the next month and hopefully make the people seeing it marginally less miserable.

It helps to keep busy.

 

[Sped Xing]

They have more rights than you and I do. In normal times I've been criticized by Karen's and other busy bodies for acting impatient with these people. Everybody thinks I know everything. I got stopped twice asking where Covid testing was last time I was at Cvs. I don't even dress close to staff uniforms.

So you didn't call the cops? Why not?

 

[Quantum Diabetes]

So you didn't call the cops? Why not?

I call the cops on aggressive tards all the time. It does nothing. One of them, pre-coof liked to go into Taco Bell and start clearing your table while you were eating. Or go to the nearby Cvs and stuff crap into the toilet and clog it..
There's huge, scummy mental health agencies that advocate for them and fill neighborhoods with them. They're like untouchables. You're not allowed to take issue with constant panhandling or weed stench.

They'll blow up neighborhood Facebook pages and local forums about you for being intolerant.
I hate Yankees. I was noting I recognized a few sjw types with that pomade coiffed "ferret" look IRL from the groups.
An old Russian politician used to say "We'll take America without a shot!" and he was right. These fags will bend over and spread their butthole wide open for the invaders.

People have called the cops on me for being outside during Coofworld. I need sunlight and activity. I'm not stopping my life for anybody.

 

[Sped Xing]

I'm glad I don't live somewhere cops won't respond to a wife being beaten. Or will respond because someone is outside. Where is this hellscape of yours?

 

[Quantum Diabetes]

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I'm glad I don't live somewhere cops won't respond to a wife being beaten. Or will respond because someone is outside. Where is this hellscape of yours?

Can't powerlevel, but it's a liberal Yankee area I mistakenly moved to awhile back for a job.

The kind of agency tards that shamble around have exactly the kind of mindset of the antifa fucktards and 2020 protesters and it's no accident.
They get ahold of Chris Chan types early and teach them nothing but "self esteem" and massive entitlement under the guise of treating mental illness. If there was anybody sane left to care I would give confidential interviews so they can start the witchhunts. Tons of medicaid and Medicare fraud training "useful idiots" instead of actually providing care.

My hometown had a place like I described and by the time they got caught there was just decades of making useless people permanent welfare recipients.