Hello all,
I received a 8 mo old male Tarahumara boa from Stephen Richardson at Scaly Babies. It has been 8 days since I have gotten him and I am beginning to worry if he is stressed and not liking his new home
He is in a 41 qt tub with 2 hides (one on each side), aspen shavings and a water bowl. Warm side temps are anywhere from 82-89 at his basking spot, cool side 77-80ish depending on time of day. Humidity ranges from about 58-66%.
He has not eaten and he has not passed urate or pooped and has retreated to his cool side hide for the most part. The first few nights he lightened up very much so at night but I haven't noticed that the past few nights which has me worried that he is very stressed.
He was in shed when he shipped, I have handled him twice since I have gotten him...once to take him out of box and put him in and a second time right after he shed. I know the move, plus the shed, plus a new home is probably incredibly stressful for him but I am starting to worry that he there is continued stress and that he is not happy at all.
I know he was in tubs that you could not see into or out of so maybe he is not liking that in the new tub? Also his tub is lower to the ground so when I open it up it probably appears to him that I am towering over him. Should I raise his enclosure a bit? I'm just trying to spit ball ideas here because I am beginning to worry and just want the little guy to be happy.
Any advice or suggestions would be great. Thanks.
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