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RE: Rubber boa with skin problem

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Posted by: CBH at Fri Aug 13 09:51:58 2010  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by CBH ]  
   

Were you keeping them in pretty moist conditions? I have seen similar things with snakes kept to wet (blisters). Keep them a little drier (provide a water bowl) and add some heat (try to get a small hot spot around 90F). Make sure they still have access to cooler temps (65-75).

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