Peruvian / Columbian compatibility - Page 3

gunslinger · 03-14-03, 10:40 AM

update!!

i have purchased a new terrarium / basking lamp for my baby peruvian. I am going to buy a heating strip (one of those things that sticks to the bottom of the cage?) today, and will have him in there by tonight...

i was wondering... any advice on what temp/humidity i should keep the cage in? i usually use a mister on the moss in the cage to create humidity, is this a good method, or are there better ways to keep the cage humid?

BurmBaroness · 03-14-03, 01:03 PM

Is there a screen lid? A lot of my cages have screen lids, for those, I just cover 1/2 to 2/3 of the screen top with a damp towel. Can't help you with the temps, someone will come along and do that, or you could check out a caresheet for the temps. Good Luck!

gunslinger · 03-14-03, 01:06 PM

wow, i never thought of the damp towel thing... good idea!!

yeah it's a screen lid...

thanks for the help, baroness

hip · 03-16-03, 08:54 PM

Well I am back hey Jeff F (true words you speak so I also took a break)I think you remember the last time I tried to help someone out! o well here goes again.Try this gun should do the trick just right for that roovy you got. Humidity some were between 65-80% (let the actions of your snakes shed cycle help you to make adjustments)Keep notes on this it will help.temps should be mid 80's ambient in the day time with a hot spot of 92-95 or so,keep the hot spot at night but drop the ambient to 80 or so at night.

I would watch the prey size for the first year as roovies can regurge with too large a meal (so will a lot of bcc in the first 1-2 years)I would also invest in a good spray on vitamine supplement with beta carrotine (instead of vitimine a) and apply a couple of squirts to the prey every other feeding or so(this really helps if you are using frozen )I can't stress enough to keep records that way you will know what changes you make have what effect on the boa.Find a good vet and go every 6 months or so for a check up.I hope you have many many happy years with your boa's

The hour of the wolf is upon us

Hip
Beers to Jeff

gunslinger · 03-17-03, 10:46 AM

what is a good product to use to measure temp and himidity?

what about providing an area for the reptile to soak? i've heard that some bci like soaking...

Ed_r · 03-17-03, 10:55 AM

Whoaaa 92-95 is too hot. 88 on the hot side Max. Radio Shack has a few digital thermomemters and hygrometers. they range anywhere from $7-8 up to like $25.00 for an all in one unit. Thats U.S. too btw.

BCIs and BCC both Love to soak. They don't do it all the time but give them the ability to do so. Normall I dont worry about the humidity for them unless its a real dry winter.50-60% is usually fine, any more constant humidity and you may be asking for skin problems like blistering.

A humidity box is a good idea. I don't use one, really don't seem to need one. Just with a soaking bowl they shed 1 piece no problem. They will probably start to chose to urate and deficate in their water too. Depending on the cage they are in, the damp towel trick works wonders on a screen top cage.

Jeff_Favelle · 03-17-03, 12:36 PM

Hip, the Stanley Cup playoffs are coming up, so I may just have to take you up on those beers!!!

hip · 03-17-03, 03:47 PM

I stand corrected my temps should have read 85-92 or there abouts on the hot end and mid 80's on the cool end.I wish my B.c.i's and my B.c.c loved to soak when ever I try to put them in the tub with some water in it for a little soak I have nasty snakes on my hands they hate the water and of course they take that hate out on me.Sorry for the temp confusion I will keep my mouth shut on the humidity issue mine like 70% or so and have no problems But my boas are not your boas so there needs are different

Hey jeff what is the Stanley cup? Is it for drinking beers out of?
You are a long way away for a beer run man but you are welcome if you ever come to town.

Hip