BRB help!

[LAscorpio]

I just got three beautiful adult Brazilian rainbow boas, but they seem to have stuck eye caps? At least that's what I think they are... I've uploaded pictures. I'm really worried because I read online that this can lead to infections which can be detrimental. I have ball pythons, but never experienced stuck eye caps. I think it's a humidity issue. Basically if you have any advise I would really appreciate it!!
Thanks


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[JoshSloane]

Definitely get these guys into high humidity. Although they aren't as sensitive to drops in humidity as baby BRBs, they still need substantial moisture to function correctly. What is your humidity currently? I would first soak them in 85-90 degree water for 30 min. If your humidity in your enclosure isn't around 70-80 % you should add a humid hide. Basically find a tupperware or tub big enough for them, cut a hole large enough for the snake to enter, put a large handful of wet sphagnum moss inside, and put it in their enclosure. As long as they use it, that should soften up their eye caps and let them come off really easily.

[bcr229]

Definitely get these guys into high humidity. Although they aren't as sensitive to drops in humidity as baby BRBs, they still need substantial moisture to function correctly. What is your humidity currently? I would first soak them in 85-90 degree water for 30 min. If your humidity in your enclosure isn't around 70-80 % you should add a humid hide. Basically find a tupperware or tub big enough for them, cut a hole large enough for the snake to enter, put a large handful of wet sphagnum moss inside, and put it in their enclosure. As long as they use it, that should soften up their eye caps and let them come off really easily.

Temperatures over 85*F can be fatal for a BRB. Soak yes, but cooler water, 80*F at most.

I would attempt to keep their enclosures at 80% humidity. Cypress mulch and coco husk substrates are both excellent for this. Coco husk is also a good option for a humid hide.

Most likely these snakes will take a f/t feeder, they're not likely to require live prey like picky ball pythons. Offering the feeders wet will help to rehydrate the snakes.

[JoshSloane]

Yes, 85 degrees for a prolonged period of time is unhealthy for BRBs. If the water temp is 85 right when they enter it, the heat will dissipate rapidly until it equilibrates with room temp.