To help raise the snake's natural metabolism that helps fight off infection, I would definitely keep the snake in the very upper 80's to about 92 all the time until things get better. But monotor this CAREFULLY and ACCURATELY with an accurate thermometer, temp probe and/or good laser temp gun at the belly surface where the snake actually makes contact to prevent a big accident with temp spikes. Mark was also spot-on regarding hydration too. Boas naturally don't do well in cooler dry temps anyway, and should typically be kept in the lower to mid 80's with a basking spot on one end in the low 90's with a fairly high humidity level. Some slight drop at night is fine normally, but temps on the warmer side of their normal range would be very beneficial right now in helping it fight the mouth-rot and possible RI. As we both stated, I guarantee very poor husbandry is what started this situation from the previous owner. I'm glad you are working on getting the snake back on track to a thriving healthy life.

Good luck, and let us know how things go with it..


~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"


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