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I was curious to know what you advanced keepers/breeders keep your neonates/yearling Dumeril's Boas at. I've had mine for over 3 months, and at the time it was purchased it was probably a month old (or less at that time.) It has not eaten for quite some time and I believe it is due to a respiratory problem. I can hear him make the 'hick-up' sound when he breaths. Kind of like a child when they are finished crying.

What percent range do you fellow keepers of Dum's out there keep your animals (young) at? If a respiratory problem (from being too low), is my problem, what should I do to fix it?

Thanks,
~Nick

I have 4 dums 2 adults 1 yearling and 1 about 2months old. I keep them all around the same temps and humidity. Day time hot spot at about 88-90 degrees coolest side around 78-83 degrees. humidity around 60% during shed I raise to 67% - 70%. Night time temps are just a little cooler hot spot aroung 85-88 ambient around 78 - 80. I purchased a female who came with a respitory I had her treated by a vet even though it was not severe I noticed it got a little worse a day after I received her. I raised all temps especially ambient and also raised humidity. you dont want the enclosure damp and cold. just like when you have a cold you put a hot, damp cloth on your chest and it loosens the mucus in your lungs and throat. some others do raise temps and lower humidity I guess it is just a toss of the coin to see what you want to try I think both work but if you notice your dum not getting better just go the for sure way and visit the vet for treatment.