Little whistle

[Stalker Jesus]

My baby pastel whistles when he exhales. could it be because he's going to shed soon?

My humidity is at 60% and his temps are 70-80. I know it's a little low but I've been having trouble keeping them up since I've stopped using heat lamps.

[dr del]

Hi,

Normally I would say yes it's probably just the shed but those temps are not just a little low.

It might be an idea to throw up a thread asking for tips on insulating the tank or something - but failing that go back to using a heat lamp if nothing works.

Low humidity is a pain but low temps lower the immune system and leave them vulnerable to infections.

You should be aiming for 80-82f on the cool end of the enclosure and 92-94f on the warm.

Anything below mid 70's is seriously asking for an RI. And probably also eating problems or regurges.


dr del

[2kdime]

I agree with Derek

Use the heat lamps if you have to, just cover the top or put a bigger bowl in to help with the humidity.

[Stalker Jesus]

Well lamps are back on.
Would facing the lamp at the foil on my screen lid still lower my humidity?

[dr del]

Hi,

Probably not - but it probably wouldn't keep the temps high enough either.


dr del

[Stalker Jesus]

Well, I'll put my spare tank up for sale and see if i can buy another under tank heater. Thanks for the help.

[thekid93]

when my snake was shedding he did the same but only when i soaked him to help the shed process then it stooped after he shed