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  • 07-20-2013, 08:05 PM
    Gerardo
    BP in water bowl
    My new BP has been in her water bowl throughout the whole day today. Just wondering what she is doing.
  • 07-20-2013, 08:21 PM
    lightpied
    BP in water bowl
    I suggest to take a really good look at her and make sure she doesn't have any little friends on her(mites), not saying for sure that's what it is but defiantly worth a check. Best of luck!
  • 07-20-2013, 08:23 PM
    Gerardo
    Thats the first thing i thought at first. But i got her from a very reputable breeder and i checked her myself. No mites.
  • 07-20-2013, 08:42 PM
    norwegn113
    Re: BP in water bowl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gerardo View Post
    Thats the first thing i thought at first. But i got her from a very reputable breeder and i checked her myself. No mites.

    Reputable breeder or not it can still have a case of mites. mites are not always seen by the naked eye until they grow to and adult size which is often too late. Check temps , that could also be a reason for soaking but I believe you have experience in snake keeping so my money is on that it has mites!
  • 07-20-2013, 08:47 PM
    Gerardo
    Ive never had a snake with mites before. What exactly should i look for?
  • 07-20-2013, 08:57 PM
    SnowThickness
    Put her on white paper towels if she has mites you can see them ALOT better!
  • 07-20-2013, 09:06 PM
    MsMissy
    Re: BP in water bowl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gerardo View Post
    Ive never had a snake with mites before. What exactly should i look for?

    Little black bugs...
  • 07-21-2013, 10:25 AM
    CaitJaye
    Mine only soaked when she had mites. when I bought her you couldn't see any. I didn't even notice them on her till a week later.
  • 07-21-2013, 11:29 AM
    MarkS
    OR, she could be using it as a hide. Do you have other suitably sized hides for her in the cage?
  • 07-21-2013, 11:49 AM
    Kodieh
    What's your humidity like?

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