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Hey guys im about to build my first set of custom cages. Around here the most expensive part of the build is the glass doors. Anyways i do construction work and have a few sheets of 2 way mirrors left over from a job at the local college. My question is if i turn the mirror side towards the snake would it bother them at all. At first i thought it might make them more secure since they cant see out, but im not sure how snakes take to seeing themselves lol. Thanks in advance for the advice.
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Re: Boas and mirrors?
Interesting question. My vote would be to not do it. Snakes are not social and do not like to share the same space. While he won't be competing with a real snake for the hide or hotspot, it seems that constantly seeing himself in the mirror might stress him out. -
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Yeah I would say it's probably not a good idea, i've held my snakes in front of my mirror before but it's only for seconds at a time. I'm not sure how they would hold up to something permanent. You could always try to scrape the mirroring off the back of the glass. It's just a fine film of highly reflective material on the back, perhaps some sort of paint thinner would assist in this. Just an idea, I have no idea if it would work or not, worth a shot though right?Comment
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Re: Boas and mirrors?
I wouldn't risk it. The stress would be the same as if there were another snake in the cage.Comment
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Re: Boas and mirrors?
I wouldn't do it. I have had my snakes calmly slithering about my shoulders and every time they see a mirror, out comes the tongue and they get way more active. This leads me to believe they can actually recognize the image as a snake and this would definitely stress them out. Every time your snake will go to move it will see movement in the mirror and this would also stress them out IMO. Then theres the issue of the snake accidentally striking a rats reflection in the mirror possibly if you feed in the enclosure. I had the same thought about using some mirror to make the tank look bigger, but after thinking about it I realized they really wouldn't dig it. If cost is an issue, try thinner glass with a plastic membrane over it to prevent shattering, of course a thicker piece will not break and will not need a film over it and will not need to be replaced. You can also use that same window film on plexiglass to prevent scratching if you end up going with that stuff.Comment
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Re: Boas and mirrors?
Thanks for the info guys, i got regular glass today. It wasnt too much. I just need to get the glass for four more cages lol.Comment
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Re: Boas and mirrors?
I would say not, especially during breeding season, he/she might start looking good to his/her self...lol
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