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    New Behavior after moving from cage to tub

    Moved my s snake "collection" a few days ago from cages to 32qt tubs. My 1500g+ female has spent some time the last 24 hours curled up in the water bowl on cool side (78 deg), as well as on the warm side (89) in the hide.

    Humidity is 60% plus. I never really noticed her spending this much time, if any, in the waterbowl, though it's possible I simply wasnt peeking as often as I am now.

    She is due for a shed, but other than that, is there something else I am missing?
    In prior cage, temps were similar, except during the day there was overhead heat from 50w red bulbs, where that does not exist any more.

    None of the other snake are showing any real behavioral changes

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    Check temps, if too hot she may soak. Also take a good look around for mites. They soak when they have mites.

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    Re: New Behavior after moving from cage to tub

    Quote Originally Posted by DrDooLittle View Post
    Check temps, if too hot she may soak. Also take a good look around for mites. They soak when they have mites.

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    x2 the mites defo check that out
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    Re: New Behavior after moving from cage to tub

    Quote Originally Posted by SRMD94 View Post
    x2 the mites defo check that out

    No Mites

    Temps fine

    Maybe hot spot is too big for % of enclosure vs past?

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    Maybe. Most people use 41 qt containers.

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    Re: New Behavior after moving from cage to tub

    Quote Originally Posted by DrDooLittle View Post
    Maybe. Most people use 41 qt containers.

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    Funny, couple folks on here said 32 is fine for her size

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    Maybe the old red bulb dried her up a little and shes trying to rehydrate?

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    Re: New Behavior after moving from cage to tub

    Quote Originally Posted by AdamF View Post
    Funny, couple folks on here said 32 is fine for her size
    After my snakes reach 1200g or more I move them up to 41 qt. Just my rule and they seem to adjust well.
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    Re: New Behavior after moving from cage to tub

    How many hides are in the tub?
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    Re: New Behavior after moving from cage to tub

    Quote Originally Posted by Vypyrz View Post
    How many hides are in the tub?

    Only 1. At that, the hide and water bowl take up most of the space

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