I just bought a medium sized (about 4 ft.) columbian Red tail Boa and it is making this funny pfft, like sighing sound.. I am curious if any of you have any idea what this might be?! Is it normal? Is it a defense, warning type of thing? I can like hear him make it from across the room ocassionally. Thanks for the help folks!
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Sounds Red tails make..
xcaimankidx
Mar 02, 2004 08:39 PM
Replies (3)
eliotstone
Mar 02, 2004 08:50 PM
you need more heat!!! She is probably way, way to cold. If this keeps up she may get a respiratory infection.
eliot stone
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xcaimankidx
Mar 02, 2004 09:30 PM
that could be it because I JUST got him today and set his cage up and it hasnt really had a chance to warm up.. the place I got him from said that one of those sticky under the tank heaters was fine, which is what i use for all of my other snakes. thanks so much for your help!
jenn_jeffery
Mar 03, 2004 09:36 AM
Even with the undertank heaters you still need to use a thermostat/rheostat. The undertank heaters can get VERY hot, causing a burn to your animal, or even starting a fire in your house.
