ive had my peruvian for a couple weeks now and all she has done is hide in 1 of her humid hides on the cool side. is it because shes still settling it? my humidity is 75% and higher, generally 80% or higher. temps range from 80-83 on the warm side, low 70s on the cool side.
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always hiding? normal?
Gary93
Mar 14, 2008 12:19 PM
Replies (5)
natsamjosh
Mar 14, 2008 01:15 PM
Congratulations on the new RB, it's awesome, and thanks
for sharing the pics.
I guess there could be multiple factors for the snake hiding,
but I imagine a major one is instinctive behavior to avoid getting eaten. 
Thanks,
Ed
>>ive had my peruvian for a couple weeks now and all she has done is hide in 1 of her humid hides on the cool side. is it because shes still settling it? my humidity is 75% and higher, generally 80% or higher. temps range from 80-83 on the warm side, low 70s on the cool side.
Gary93
Mar 14, 2008 01:31 PM
i figured it was instinct and all that good stuff, but when i mean always hiding i mean it. she never even comes out at night.
rainbowsrus
Mar 14, 2008 01:44 PM
Shipping and a new home are always a bit of a shock, added to their natural instinct to hide and not surprising at all. Is the tub in a quiet location? Are you leaving her alone or checking every half hour? And you might be surprised, they can sneak out at night and return without anyone knowing. Have you fed her? Hungry snakes are much more likely to come out and prowl.
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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:
26.49 BRB
20.21 BCI
And those are only the breeders 
lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats 
Gary93
Mar 14, 2008 02:35 PM
yes, shes in a quiet room. i fed her last friday. im going to feed her again tonite. i only go in the tub to mist. i havnt handled her since monday.
rainbowsrus
Mar 14, 2008 02:51 PM
Sounds good, once she's all settled in she might come out more, but matybe not if her hide is all nice and comfy and food just comes to her.
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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:
26.49 BRB
20.21 BCI
And those are only the breeders
lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats
