red tail soaking

[snakemanandfred]

Hello,
I have a Red tail that is eating like a pig and had a good full shed 2 weeks ago
but she still wants to soak in water dish all day.
temps not to hot do not see any mites in water.
is it normal for them to soak post shed??
thanks much
Paul (Minnesota)

[Charlie And Lucy]

Paul, what are the temps and humidity? What substrate is she on?

[RichsBallPythons]

What size cage,type of cage, type of heating, and size of snake.

Soaking can be a sign of security issues, No hides, too big of hides etc..

[snakemanandfred]

Hello again,
the cage is all wood reptile cage glass door 28x28x 14 tall
red heat bulb for heat mid 80's for temp humidty is 67%
tough to keep humidity up. During shed i keep wet moss or towel in cage
to get humidity to mid 70's aspen shavings for bedding.
thanks again
Paul

[RichsBallPythons]

Hello again,
the cage is all wood reptile cage glass door 28x28x 14 tall
red heat bulb for heat mid 80's for temp humidty is 67%
tough to keep humidity up. During shed i keep wet moss or towel in cage
to get humidity to mid 70's aspen shavings for bedding.
thanks again
Paul

Need to aim for a 78-80 cool side and 88-90 warm side.

Humidity when not in shed can be 55-65% and in mid 70s during sheds.

By size of cage im guessing hes under 3ft or so and could possibly be wanting some hides.