BP Spending Lots of Time in Water Bowl?

[Wh00h0069]

It is likely one of three things.

The enclosure could be too hot. He may be trying to get away from the heat. Check your temps.

He could have mites. Check for them, and if he does, treat him.

He could be stressed out. Does he have a nice / tight / dark hide. If not it may be time to get him one.

Hope this helps.

[Chris Rossi]

He could have mites. Check for them, and if he does, treat him.

He could be stressed out. Does he have a nice / tight / dark hide. If not it may be time to get him one.

He doesnt have mites, we checked yesterday. And he has one of those half logs I piled up aspenbedding behind it so it is darker. Ever since I put him on aspen bdding thought he hasnt used that hide, he just curls up next ot his water bowl.

[Laooda]

Is the snake soaking excessively? Or curled up next to the water bowl?
As mentioned several times before, it might be a heat or humidity problem... have you checked the heat and humidity levels?

These are both sections from the care sheet here.
TEMPERATURE
~80F (ambient temps)
~90F (basking temps)
75 or below is unhealthy
Night drops in temps are not necessary or desired

HUMIDITY
50%-60%
60%-70% during a shed cycle

[West Coast Jungle]

He doesnt have mites, we checked yesterday. And he has one of those half logs I piled up aspenbedding behind it so it is darker. Ever since I put him on aspen bdding thought he hasnt used that hide, he just curls up next ot his water bowl.

Sounds like he doesnt like the bedding, what did you use before?

[Chris Rossi]

Sounds like he doesnt like the bedding, what did you use before?

We used to use Reptile Bark. Ever since we swiched to Aspen he has been a lot more active. His temps are just right.

[Schlyne]

What are you using to measure his temps?

Stick on thermometers are very inaccurate.

[TanyaL]

My bp used to spend a lot of time in her water as well. I don't know if it was the humidity being too low or the mites, or maybe/probably even both. Humidity is in the target range and mites are gone, thanks to PAM. I didn't usually see mites on her but I did see them in the water dish. I didn't read the entire thread so forgive me if it was already mentioned but if you have little black specks in your water then there is a mite problem, i would think. PAM is worth it's weight in gold, even with the shipping cost! YIKES! (Almost $9 to ship!)

[Chris Rossi]

What are you using to measure his temps? Stick on thermometers are very inaccurate.

Im using a digital thermometer.

I do see little black pin head sized dots in the bottom of his water dish.

[Wh00h0069]

Im using a digital thermometer.

I do see little black pin head sized dots in the bottom of his water dish.

Thats mites. Buy prevent a mite and treat him.

[Chris Rossi]

Great, now how the heck did he get mites.