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I have a 6-month old Hogg Island X boa, and for the past couple of weeks, I have noticed her spending more time soaking in her water dish. There have been several mornings when I have gone to check on her, and she was soaking her entire body in the water dish, with only her head above water.

I have never witnessed this behavior before with my snakes, but the only other snake that I have is a ball python and I know that boas and balls have VERY different behaviors. So I am wondering if this is normal boa behavior? Is she soaking in anticipation of shedding, or is this just something that boas do more frequently than other snakes?

n/p

Could be normal but check the water for mites!! looks like little pepper flakes. If no "pepper" than expect a shed soon.
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:
24.36 BRB
19.19 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

I have two that soak prior to shed and once shed theyll return to soaking a day or so after and take a massive dump in their tubs.
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TnK