I am not in favor of pre-emptive soaks or baths at all.
I just like to offer my snakes the option to do it on their own if they wish.
My BP was the last snake to get a bowl. I didn't not think to offer it to her until she kept trying to soak in her dish which was way too small. In all of the photos you can see the humidity gauges read in the 60's and 70's during her soaks.
(Water dish is way too small, note humidity gauge)
Shedding wasn't generally a problem until two times a year or two ago. Her humidity levels were fine, but the shedding was coming off in pieces on two different occasions. Come to think of it, it may have been because too MUCH rough stuff was in her cage. (Log and lava rocks)
I know for sure that my Boas and Carpets will stay in theirs bowls until shed.
But I can not be 100% sure that my BP has, even though I want to think that she has. I'm just so used to it I quit paying attention. I will make note of it next time she sheds. But she HAS soaked while in the BLUE for sure, even with proper humidity.
Elvira
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