Hi, I have a 7 year old Common Boa who up until I moved from North Wales had no problems at all. However since moving down to Hampshire in January he has not been himself. He is 8' in length and lives in a 5'x3'x3' viv at a temp of 85/75 day night. He has shed once since moving and used to spend large amounts of time soaking in his bath prior to shedding. Lately his skin is very dry and he won't go in his bath and I haven't seen him drinking. He is eating quite well. He has a daytime spot and nigh time mat. He never leaves his hide unless I remove it to feed him. Could it be the water?, Welsh water is soft water. I'm at a loss as to know what to do.
2 x Royal Python 1 x Kenyan sand Boa 5 x Corn Snake 2 x Hognose Snake 2 x King Snake 1 x Common Boa 1 x Sulcatta Tortoise 2 x Herman Tortoise 1 x Horsfield Tortoise 2 x Ex-wife
Thank you Kaz, I used the reptisafe and changed his house back to his half barrel and now he is as happy as a pig in poo. I had given him an upturned dog bed when we moved down here but I think he was trying to tell me he wanted his barrel back. And who says snakes cannot make informed choices. Thanks again for your advice.
2 x Royal Python 1 x Kenyan sand Boa 5 x Corn Snake 2 x Hognose Snake 2 x King Snake 1 x Common Boa 1 x Sulcatta Tortoise 2 x Herman Tortoise 1 x Horsfield Tortoise 2 x Ex-wife
HI, How do I add images, sorry guys having a blonde moment here.
2 x Royal Python 1 x Kenyan sand Boa 5 x Corn Snake 2 x Hognose Snake 2 x King Snake 1 x Common Boa 1 x Sulcatta Tortoise 2 x Herman Tortoise 1 x Horsfield Tortoise 2 x Ex-wife
Common Boa Problem
Posted - 23/03/2010 : 20:27:00
