Ummmm..strange ball behavior?
So about 3 weeks ago I got a T8 for Loki. Last night I saw him with his face and upper body jammed between the fluorescent light and the back of the tank. I thought he was stuck and eased him out. He shot me a dirty look and went right back to his new spot. He's doing it again this morning. Concerning or no? :confusd:
Re: Ummmm..strange ball behavior?
I do not have a T8, but from what I know AP makes good products. I currently have a tub system and do not deal with lights in the cages. Bright light in the enclosure can stress them out and as long as the room has a somewhat natural light cycle ambient room light works just fine. What kind of hides do you have in the enclosure? For cages like that with a glass front, there should be a hide on the cool side and a hide on the warm side by the hotspot, so the snake can thermoregulate while not having to compromise. During the summer, I keep the hotspot around 90-92 F and the room temp is in the mid 70s. If large enough hides are not present, maybe he is just looking for a little security or searching for some extra heat.
EDIT: I just saw that you posted above before I submitted my reply. Try turning the light off for a few days while the snake adjusts to it's new home and see how it does.
Re: Ummmm..strange ball behavior?
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RobertsKitty
So about 3 weeks ago I got a T8 for Loki. Last night I saw him with his face and upper body jammed between the fluorescent light and the back of the tank. I thought he was stuck and eased him out. He shot me a dirty look and went right back to his new spot. He's doing it again this morning. Concerning or no? :confusd:
My bumblebee does that all the time also. Not sure exactly why her temps are fine and she has two hides. I used to worry but it seems she can wedge herself up there and drop down easily so I leave her alone now.
