PLEASE HELP- VIV overheated!

[lacroixel]

So when i left the house today they viv was at a nice 90 deg F...... three hours later i came home to find my cat had knocked down my window covering and the viv was in full sun... it was over 110 in there!!!! I dont know how long she was toasting in there. She is breathing heavy but seems ok...... what should i look out for? Can snakes get heatstroke???

Thanks!

[blushingball419]

Snakes can definitely overheat, and the main signs are neurological (i.e wobbly/shaky movement, uncoordinated, etc). However, I doubt that even if she was exposed to 110 temps for the full three hours that it would cause any serious damage, and I'm guessing the cat didn't pull down the shade right away, so it was probably even less time. I'm sure she'll be fine as long as you made sure to correct the temps immediately. Just keep an eye on it and maybe try to move her viv to another location farther from the window

[Jessica Loesch]

Should be okay but make sure the snake has a place to cool down at for a while.

[kitedemon]

Just allow the temps to return to normal don't try to cool the snake with some cooling idea. Just like with people don't try to drop the core temp too fast it can shock the system. Just correct the problem and let things drop on their own. Just increase the air flow some to help remove the hot air.

[Simple Man]

Cats...

[Jessica Loesch]

Just allow the temps to return to normal don't try to cool the snake with some cooling idea. Just like with people don't try to drop the core temp too fast it can shock the system. Just correct the problem and let things drop on their own. Just increase the air flow some to help remove the hot air.

Was referring to maybe turning off the heat source, just to clarify. Not sticking the snake in an ice bath or anything.

[kitedemon]

I never suggested that you did I read your comment twice and though a bit more clarity might help.

[lacroixel]

Cats...

LOL

[Jessica Loesch]

I never suggested that you did I read your comment twice and though a bit more clarity might help.

Thank you.

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