Little whistle

My baby pastel whistles when he exhales. could it be because he's going to shed soon?

My humidity is at 60% and his temps are 70-80. I know it's a little low but I've been having trouble keeping them up since I've stopped using heat lamps.

Hi,

Normally I would say yes it's probably just the shed but those temps are not just a little low. :(

It might be an idea to throw up a thread asking for tips on insulating the tank or something - but failing that go back to using a heat lamp if nothing works.

Low humidity is a pain but low temps lower the immune system and leave them vulnerable to infections.

You should be aiming for 80-82f on the cool end of the enclosure and 92-94f on the warm.

Anything below mid 70's is seriously asking for an RI. And probably also eating problems or regurges.


dr del

I agree with Derek

Use the heat lamps if you have to, just cover the top or put a bigger bowl in to help with the humidity.

Well lamps are back on.
Would facing the lamp at the foil on my screen lid still lower my humidity?

Hi,

Probably not - but it probably wouldn't keep the temps high enough either. :(


dr del

Well, I'll put my spare tank up for sale and see if i can buy another under tank heater. Thanks for the help.

when my snake was shedding he did the same but only when i soaked him to help the shed process then it stooped after he shed