Brazilian Rainbow Boa always in cold water

[JimJam]

So I got a 4 year old BRB. She's a very calm, nice snake that seems to be doing great. I have a large tank with a cool side and a warm side. Some times she's in her big hide on the warm side, but more often than not, she's submerged in her water bowl. It's on the cool side of the tank and when I pulled her out to handle her yesterday, the water was surprisingly cold. The tank is around 75 degrees in the middle of the tank on the ground. The humidity is always 70 or more.

Is is it normal for her to stay in the cold water? Seems odd to me but I'm a new snake owner. Any opinions are appreciated. Thanks all, love the website.

[gaitedappy]

She might need higher humidity, and maybe check for mites too just to be sure


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[AbsoluteApril]

BRBs love sitting in their water, I'd find mine in his water bowl (I used a large kitchen mixing bowl) for long periods of time. They also seem to do fine for periods on the cool end, mine usually chose the cool end as well. If you are really concerned, try putting in a second, similar water tub/bowl on the warm side and see if she moves to that one instead.

[Reinz]

Don't have a BRB, however 3 of my constrictors spend most of the time in the water which is on the cool side, especially in the winter, regardless of humidity; my oldest Coastal, BCI Boa, and Jungle Carpet.

Plus my new BCC started out in the water, or rather tried. As you can see he is way too big for that bowl!



2014 Jungle Carpet



2010 Coastal Carpet



BCI Boa Adult

[bcr229]

What kind of hygrometer are you using? The analog stick-on ones are notorious for false readings. I have seven BRB's and none of them regularly soak, though they all have water bowls large enough to do it if they wish.

[Zincubus]

I despair though when I read , in the other threads , just how many people keep BRBs in almost desert conditions but give them a little moist humid hide !!


Grrrrrrrrr !

[JimJam]

What kind of hygrometer are you using? The analog stick-on ones are notorious for false readings. I have seven BRB's and none of them regularly soak, though they all have water bowls large enough to do it if they wish.

Well it is an analog gauge for now (digital ones in the mail). But the sides are foggy and everything is very moist. I don't think she's come out of the water for a while day now.

[JimJam]

Well it is an analog gauge for now (digital ones in the mail). But the sides are foggy and everything is very moist. I don't think she's come out of the water for a whole day now.

Also, her bowl is huge and she can fit in there no problem. It's nothing desert like for sure. She's got the UTH and a lot of moss in her hide. As well as a 75w infrared bulb for heat.

[JimJam]

This this makes me feel better. I'm glad someone else can say their snakes have a similar habit and they're healthy.

Don't have a BRB, however 3 of my constrictors spend most of the time in the water which is on the cool side, especially in the winter, regardless of humidity; my oldest Coastal, BCI Boa, and Jungle Carpet.

Plus my new BCC started out in the water, or rather tried. As you can see he is way too big for that bowl!



2014 Jungle Carpet



2010 Coastal Carpet



BCI Boa Adult