An anaconda resting for hours on a 95 degree substrate. This gravid female has been cycling on and off the hot spot for weeks now. She will usually spend several hours at a time on the hot side before moving off for 6 to 8 hours. She normally would avoid substrate temps over 85 degrees. I would be tempted to question the 95 degree measurement, but I know it is correct because I use NIST traceable thermometers for all temperature measurements. Pretty amazing she takes that much heat. She is also still maintaining her darker coloration to aid heat absorption. I would probably estimate that the birth is about 8 to 10 weeks out.
Kelly
