How to Soak Adult RTB in Tub + Mite Help

[AbsoluteApril]

I have tried one time to get her to soak in the bathtub when her skin was dry but she got antsy and kept coming out (she is 5 1/2 feet long, btw). Is there a trick to getting her to stay in?

Much easier to soak an adult boa in a large rubbermaid tub than in the bathtub.

I've used Provent a Mite when I had to and it works fantastic. Just make sure you follow the directions.

Good luck!

[paulh]

"Warm water" covers a lot of territory. Possibly the bath water was too hot. I get out of the shower quick if the water is too hot, too. 85 degrees Fahrenheit is a good temperature for a boa's bath.

There are a lot of things that will kill mites. Many mite killers will also kill snakes if the snake drinks bath water containing mite killer.

The life history of snake mites -- http://vpi.com/publications/the_life...of_snake_mites

Good luck.