Thank you that helps alot! Is it ok to use a temp gun instead of a thermometer? Is the VE-300 a good one to buy?
01-30-2018, 07:29 PM
tttaylorrr
Re: Enclosure for Boa
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Originally Posted by svtvenom
Thank you that helps alot! Is it ok to use a temp gun instead of a thermometer? Is the VE-300 a good one to buy?
yes, and yes. be sure to check periodically with the temp gun. [emoji3]
01-30-2018, 09:15 PM
svtvenom
So I’m holding him now and it seems his scales are doing it more. It feels like they’re dry should I soak him in warm water in the tub?
01-30-2018, 09:28 PM
CALM Pythons
Re: Enclosure for Boa
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Originally Posted by svtvenom
So I’m holding him now and it seems his scales are doing it more. It feels like they’re dry should I soak him in warm water in the tub?
I wouldn't soak him. I do let mine swim every couple weeks but they enjoy it for 5 min then come out on there own when ready... Snakes scales get dry and even raise a bit towards shed time as the skin gets wrinkly.
01-30-2018, 09:35 PM
svtvenom
Okay I panicked and put him in tub with a little lukewarm water and he’s just staying in the same spot. Do you think he’s enjoying it? He’s was trying to get out in be beginning but now he’s calm.
01-30-2018, 09:52 PM
svtvenom
So I took him out of the bathtub and put him back in his cage and he goes and sits in the water bowl, which he’s never done. Lol it’s like he didn’t know what water is.
01-30-2018, 10:06 PM
CALM Pythons
Re: Enclosure for Boa
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Okay I panicked and put him in tub with a little lukewarm water and he’s just staying in the same spot. Do you think he’s enjoying it? He’s was trying to get out in be beginning but now he’s calm.
Lmbo... You cant Panic you have to stay calm to make good decisions. Things you think may be wrong might actually be normal so you cant react without getting good info etc... The bath isn't going to hurt him but sitting still is probably a sign of him being nervous. Remember these snakes live in & survive Nature.... We need to provide the correct environment to endure they get what they need but dont think they are falling apart from some dry scales :)
01-30-2018, 10:25 PM
Sauzo
Re: Enclosure for Boa
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Originally Posted by svtvenom
Thank you that helps alot! Is it ok to use a temp gun instead of a thermometer? Is the VE-300 a good one to buy?
Honestly for the extra cash, i would just order a Herpstat 2. I'm not sure about VE ones but I know Herpstats come with a mechanical safety relay as well as a user set hi and low temp threshhold limit. The whole reason you want t-stats is for the safety incase of a runaway heat source. And a t-stat is something you dont want to skimp on. The only thing more important is the snake itself lol.
