Dented eye

[gameonpython]

I noticed the other day that Marshalls eye was dented. It is back to normal now. I've heard this can be a sign of dehydration, but He's been drinking a lot lately and the humidity is good. Could it have to do with being in shed?


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[Borgpython]

If the snake just shed then it's most likely a retained eye cap . It probably got taken off so it looks normal now .

[gameonpython]

He has not shed yet. He is in blue.


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[bcr229]

I noticed the other day that Marshalls eye was dented. It is back to normal now. I've heard this can be a sign of dehydration, but He's been drinking a lot lately and the humidity is good. Could it have to do with being in shed?

How are you measuring his humidity, and where is the probe/gauge?

[PitOnTheProwl]

Dehydration....... Double check your humidity.

[gameonpython]

How are you measuring his humidity, and where is the probe/gauge?

I don't really measure humidity. The probes are inaccurate once water gets on them, I have an analog for a general idea. Right now I would say humidity is 60-80%.


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[gameonpython]

Dehydration....... Double check your humidity.

How can that be? A couple days ago he had a big drink, and just last night he drank for 4 minutes straight. Humidity has been bumped since he is in shed, I'm not sure how much more water I can give him!


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[DVirginiana]

Where are you placing the hygrometer?

I can tell you your humidity is not anywhere close to 80%. I keep tropical frogs, and you have to REALLY go out of your way (like misting ten times a day and saturating substrate) to keep humidity that high. If that's even part of your estimate for a BP tank, I imagine it means whatever hygrometer you're using is just about useless.

[PitOnTheProwl]

I don't really measure humidity. The probes are inaccurate once water gets on them, I have an analog for a general idea. Right now I would say humidity is 60-80%.

Yeah..... First off why/how are you getting enough water on them to flood them? Second a general idea..... The eye dents give me an exact idea that the humidity is too low, there is no way to argue that.

[bcr229]

I don't really measure humidity. The probes are inaccurate once water gets on them, I have an analog for a general idea. Right now I would say humidity is 60-80%.

Analog probes are extremely inaccurate, which is why I asked. Your critter's dented eyes and water consumption are telling you that he's too dry.

So, what is your setup like? What do you use for substrate, what kind of enclosure is it (tub, tank, PVC box), how are you heating it, etc?