Soaking Question???

hello,
so i got my red tail about a month ago and yesterday when i got home from work i saw him soaking, so i didn't think much, and today when i got up he was still soaking and i don't think he had moved from it at all last night. i know that they will occasionally soak if they are shedding or if they have mites, but i haven't noticed either of those. i guess the question i am really trying to ask is whats the longest my red tail would be able to soak before i start getting concerned?
thanks,
jay

I would definitely take a real close look for mites. I have never seen either of mine soak. Also, what are your temps? Maybe he's hot.

93 on the warm side and 82 on the cool side, the humidity is at 60

take both temps down a few degress, warm=88-89 and ambient=78-80!!

i will try that, thanks :)

If the temp change does not work, recheck for mites. I like to keep my humidity at 70-80%. Gus Rentfro (boa expert) does not think soaking is all that great. Usually it is a sign of mites, dehydration, or overly hot temps but not always. My boa never soaks so you may want to keep an eye on things for a bit. If mites are even a question, switch to paper towel substrate for a bit and see if you spot any in the next few days.

Good luck!

thanks,
i lowered the temps and he is back to normal. i took him to the vet saturday, just to be on the safe side, and everything is good.