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boaking
03-17-05, 09:09 PM
what should i use for heat at night time for a RTB....should i change thelight bulbs or what!?!?!?
joey
03-17-05, 09:40 PM
i use an under the tank heater for my boa....actually, it's a heating pad for humans that I got at Kmart for like $15 bucks. Get the kind that doesn't have the automatic shut-off device. Do you have a temperature gauge with a probe? That will keep your heat temps right.

Did you just get this boa?
boaking
03-17-05, 10:05 PM
well i got it like 8 months ago i just wasnt sure about the temps at night time. yea i use a heat pad to
joey
03-18-05, 09:42 AM
How's the shed coming? Is the old skin off his head yet?
boaking
03-18-05, 10:36 AM
well last night i dont think it worked because i only let him sit in there for about 10 mins so i will try right now... and i also bought me a humidity thermoter:D do u know what it is supposed to be at!?
joey
03-18-05, 10:58 AM
...levels around 50% or so. You are in Dayton, Ohio? We're in the same neighborhood.

What are you keeping your boa in?
boaking
03-18-05, 11:26 AM
well im actually in huber heights i am keeping it in a 50 gallon bout 2.5 feet high and 4 feet long and the boa is 2.5 feet i bought the tank from some idiot for like 10 bucks:D:D
boaking
03-18-05, 12:06 PM
...my digital thermometer that i just got has a diff reading than my stick on ones should i go by the digital one or what!?!
JAdkins2451
03-18-05, 01:57 PM
Yes go by the digital one it is more accurate.. If the shed stays on his head try and bump the humidity up to 70 -75% this might work. You could also give him a bath.
Jamie
boaking
03-18-05, 02:11 PM
allright il do that can i raise th humidity with a spray bottle...and if he dosent get the shedding off till next time he sheds do u think it will come off!?!:D
JAdkins2451
03-18-05, 02:55 PM
yeah a spray bottle will help raise the humidity, you will want to try and get it off before the next shed.

Jamie
boaking
03-18-05, 03:23 PM
what would happen if he dose not get the shedding of hes head will i have to go to the vet or what!?!?:(
JAdkins2451
03-18-05, 06:06 PM
It should come of, you could also try and soak him in a warm bath.

Jmaie
boaking
03-18-05, 07:30 PM
ok i put him in a tub of warm water for about 20 mins but nothing is happening :(
Jeff_Favelle
03-18-05, 07:38 PM
ok i put him in a tub of warm water for about 20 mins but nothing is happening


Its supposed to magically fly off? ???
boaking
03-18-05, 09:02 PM
woo i didnt know its supposed to fly off woooooooooooo does it have wings to!?!?!