soaking in her waterbowl. no parasites or anything of the sort.
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Is this normal for a boa to do for over 8 hours....
hunterjackson
Jan 19, 2005 08:57 PM
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JohnLokken
Jan 19, 2005 10:49 PM
I don't know that I've seen mine soak that long. But, if the water's warm........Come on in!!
If no mites or parasites.......Maybe, getting close to shedding, too warm, or slightly dehydrated. If none of the above.....It just feels good. 
John
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srsnakes
Jan 19, 2005 11:03 PM
I would normally agree that most my boas arent in the bath for that long but i had a nice little Hypo female hop in and sit in her water for two days straight upon which time she went into shed, but i had never seen it for that long... She just loves beening in her water i guess....
Hope she sheds for you soon,
Sincerely,
Rose Hipskind
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hunterjackson
Jan 19, 2005 11:55 PM
Im giong to take her out tomorrow if she's still in there. It is about 85 or so, i believe. No mites, etc. maybe a shed is coming on , but i dont think so.
thanks
hunter
liamsevier
Jan 20, 2005 05:17 PM
They do if they're stuck! 
trueredtails
Jan 20, 2005 08:41 AM
Your snake may be dehydrated due to low humidity. Glass cages are common for not keeping very good humidity.
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True Redtails
hunterjackson
Jan 20, 2005 12:38 PM
What is the best way for me to "up" the humidity. I spray her down every day. Also, should i take her out of the water, she's been in there for 24 hrs now.
thanks
hunter
Trueredtails
Jan 20, 2005 08:06 PM
I assume you have a screen lid for you glass cage. If so cover half of it with a piece of plexiglass of cardboard this will keep the humidity higher you also may want to change the bedding you use, I use ecoearth expandable bricks because they hold humidity very well and it looks good. If you have money to spend then you may want to think about a different cage like a vision or one of the others offered for reptiles.
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True Redtails
