Help: feeding issues GTB

[bnol0493]

So i wanted to post here and see if anyone could help me out. I have an emerald tree boa, and have had him for two months. I have had no luck feeding him and im desperately worried he is starting to look underfed. He also has two black spots where scales came up. I have been bathing him daily for 20 minutes at a time, keeping humidity levels appropriately in his cage and temps as well. When i try to feed him he shows no interest. Any advice? His skin crinkles up in a series of 7-9 lines on the bend of his neck where hes perching. He is an adult emerald tree boa. phootos comin soon

[Lankyrob]

Why would you bathe a snake every day????

You are mst likely stressing the hell out of it and that is why it isnt eating.

[TheBoogieDown]

Originally Posted by bnol0493

So i wanted to post here and see if anyone could help me out. I have an emerald tree boa, and have had him for two months. I have had no luck feeding him and im desperately worried he is starting to look underfed. He also has two black spots where scales came up. I have been bathing him daily for 20 minutes at a time, keeping humidity levels appropriately in his cage and temps as well. When i try to feed him he shows no interest. Any advice? His skin crinkles up in a series of 7-9 lines on the bend of his neck where hes perching. He is an adult emerald tree boa. phootos comin soon

Everything I read says you bathe in warm water to help them poop, not eat. (Of course, this was talking about things to do before brumation.)

[BarelyBreathing]

Bathing him?! Why on earth would you need to bathe him? In a proper set up, this would never have to be done.

What are your temperature and humidity levels? Also, no more handling. At all. These are NOT hands on animals. They stress out VERY easily and will go off food and die from handling.

[moshirimon]

black spots may be mites.. bathing daily is not needed, and as barelybreathing said it should never be needed if given right conditions. it seems to me you bought this snake without knowing too much about it. but these snakes are sensitive and you are doing alot of wrong things.

More specific info is needed. listen to the people here, and change up your care, and hopefully your etb will start eating again!

[BarelyBreathing]

Care of the Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus) - *BambooZoo

Only difference is, my adult is now in an enclosure larger than a 90 gallon and uses the entire space.

[Gungirl]

Please give us photos and all the details about its set up that you can provide. After you have done this we will be able to help you out.

[bnol0493]

Ok i stopped bathing him for like a week(and it was something i only started a couple days before my original post). His current cage status has been fully fixed, he is in a 70-90% humidity range, with temps of 75-80 during the day, and 70-72 at night. Hes doing a lot better now, and i have been treating the spots twice a day with reptile neosporin so to speak. His curls went back to the way they used to and hes doing great! once i get his new cage, he will have more height, so i think i have fixed all of the issues. I have been rather broke so i have been struggling to get the things i need to make his situation better, as i had a brazilian rainbow boa set up when i got him.(had a brazilian as a kid, gave it to a friend a year back). But if i give him time i think i should have him on his regular feed schedule by the end of next week. Also, Its been rather dry the past month and my one humidifier wasnt working. but now i have a cascading waterfall with my new ultrasonic humidifer pumping mist out from the waterfall. i also have a humidifier heater in my room too, so it stays at least 60% relative humidity and 70 degrees in my room. I didnt have any foliage either for the cage, which i just put in the cage as well. So i think hes good to go! now i just wait. And in terms of handling he is the bomb man. He likes sitting on my shoulders/head chillen out. Hes very unlike his expected temperment, as he is super friendly, sociable and not shy, which i find rather odd. I do know that handling them will stress them out, and i only handle him as necessary, and for no longer then 10-20 minutes. I work like crazy too so he has 15+ hours to himself everyday with no one bothering him. Let me know if you guys think theres anything else i should be watching out for or things i could do to improve. Thanks!

[bnol0493]

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[BarelyBreathing]

We can't see your photos. Can you upload them to an image hosting site such as Photobucket?

Also, handling him around your shoulders in completely unnecessary. Emeralds are a display only snake. He could be calm because he is sick or otherwise weak (from not eating?).

[bnol0493]

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[millertime89]

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[Skumbo]

You're not still bathing him are you?

[bnol0493]

Not bathing him. His temps and humidity issues are now secure. 70-90% humidity in his cage. 75-78 during the day, 70-72 during the night. Hes looking and doing great. Spraying him with mite off and treating the scale spots. So in a week i will try to feed him. 18x18x24 exo terarrium coming tomorrow. New set up will be perfect with cascading waterfall and ultrasonic mister. Next project- pvc pipe jungle gym for him to perch on. Currently using found branches (treated, sprayed, and sterilized.) I got this **** on lock, yo!

[bnol0493]

im also using a warming mist medium room sized humidifier in my room, which keeps it at least 70 degrees and 50-65% humidity. So hes got back up stability.