Hognose sleeping in water bowl

Eggplant · 06-30-15, 12:14 AM

Hello, my hognose slept in her water bowl today. I've seen her soaking in there and falling asleep recently. It worries me because I'm afraid she'll get too cold and get a RI. I've looked for mites and there aren't any. She doesn't seem to be going into shed either.. Temperature on the hot side is regulated at ~90F. Haven't checked the cold side. I do have a purple bulb and it's quite bright. Would a red bulb be better? Should I be concerned?

Eggplant · 06-30-15, 06:17 AM

Update: temperature around water bowl is 71F. She usually just sits with part of her body or just her chin in the water

jossh27 · 06-30-15, 06:12 PM

Do you have a hide on the cool side of the cage? Maybe your hognose is using the water bowl as a hide?

reptiledude987 · 06-30-15, 06:54 PM

Mine has done this almost every single day since I got her. She still eats like a champ and is active so I'm not really worried about it.

Eggplant · 06-30-15, 11:28 PM

I have 2 cold hides and lots of bedding. She's had an RI before and I had to give her shots for it, so it makes me nervous when I think she's too cold. However, she has a great appetite so I guess I shouldn't be so worried.