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title: "I learned my lesson about “cute” pots. I noticed some gnats hovering…"
description: "I learned my lesson about “cute” pots. I noticed some gnats hovering around my snake and my Zz raven so I did an investigation. Both had rotting parts under…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/64ea439d89fb2255c1e67d95"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Christine"
published: "2023-08-26T18:25:33.551Z"
language: "en"
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# I learned my lesson about “cute” pots. I noticed some gnats hovering…

_Posted by Christine on 2023-08-26_

I learned my lesson about “cute” pots. I noticed some gnats hovering around my snake and my Zz raven so I did an investigation. Both had rotting parts under the soil. Zz had an oozy rhizome :( both in smallish terracotta pots now) I guess being a new plant parent is a learning experience. I know my weaknesses now. No cute pots that are too big and not well draining because I’m a newb lol  
I do think I need a run to the store though. I only had a 6” pot for my snake but 8 seems like too much soil.

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## 3 comments

### Mon commented on 2023-08-27

Yep, I have decided to make terracota my style 😅😂 anything that’s not on terracota, I drown 🫠

### Leafmealone commented on 2023-08-27

I have sooo many pots but have also learned terracotta tends to work best for me and my home’s conditions. I find the learning experience to be so fun.

#### Christine replied on 2023-08-27

Yes and lol… I like big pots and I cannot lie.. 😀

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