is that 98 degrees the actual heat source, or the ambient temp on that side of the tank?!

Either way, LOWER IT DOWN, you could fry your snake. Next thing you know he's wobbling and doesn't know left from up.

If he strikes at the meal way off, he's been overheated and may have brain damage.

If he is just laying there with mucous coming out of his mouth and/or nostrils, and blowing bubbles, wheezing, etc., take him to the vet unless you are thoroughly versed in administering antiobiotics, such as baytril.

Keep an eye on him, if he's lazy, wheezing, not responding to food, blowing bubbles, having runny stools, leaving mucous stains on the glass/paper, etc., these are all signs of RI and/or other infection.

I suggest scheduling a vet appt.


Take care, Joe Rollo - Bci Joe
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Thanks and take care - Joe Rollo
'Tis not the stongest of the species that will eventually survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change' Charles Darwin

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