One of my boas is not acting right lately. He is currently 5ft 7inches almost two weeks ago he started striking he is quite strike happy right now he has never been like this before even when he was shedding he has never been agressive but this week he would not eat either the temperture and humidity is right so if you have any info that might help I would greatly appreciate it.
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Having a problem with one of my boas
BoaMom
Jul 25, 2003 10:51 PM
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Hoppy
Jul 26, 2003 09:58 AM
Check for mites, they make snakes grumpy, but also there maybe a female in you house (snake that is) that may have come into breeding season. It would be an odd time of year, but male boas will get a bit grumpy during the breeding season.
If both of these things are not the case, then you need to look at stress factors..... Is the snake using it's hide box. Does it feel safe. Is there too much light in the cage? is it too hot with the light (did you take an inside the cage temp check or are you assuming that temp is ok because the room temp is ok?) Is there more then one snake in the cage. Is there another animal in the room (rabbit, cat, ferret?) all these things could change the attitude of the snake. Or it may just not be feeling well and is starting a difficult shed cycle?
good luck
Jim Hopkins
