snake in the water - Page 2

Lori P · 01-12-2008, 08:49 AM

Mine don't soak either. The only time I've seen them actually in the water was to hunt fish. Reed is funny, he likes to burrow in the aspen under the water tub and since it's a clear plastic tub I can see him under there. :-)

me_luv_moe · 01-12-2008, 08:39 PM

can mites kill my snake? and how can i prevent him from getting mites?

Stefan-A · 01-12-2008, 08:50 PM

They can weaken it and make it susceptible to other illnesses. They could probably spread diseases as well, but I don't think people are as concerned about that.

If you use branches, bark or other stuff you find outdoors, you might want to heat it or at least pour boiling hot water over it before putting it in the terrarium. New snakes should be quarantined and observed, especially if they are wildcaught.

adamanteus · 01-13-2008, 02:46 AM

Over the years I have had to deal with snake mites a few times. On every single occasion the source was a pet store.

Odie · 01-13-2008, 03:43 AM

My male's don't soak but the female's do

tikichick · 01-15-2008, 07:11 PM

Some of mine soak. Some do it any time, others do it right after they eat and rub their noses on the side of the bowl. My ball python likes to rub his nose clean after he eats, too.

01-12-2008, 08:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lori P thamnophis puniceus Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: VA Posts: 2,957 Country:	Re: snake in the water Mine don't soak either. The only time I've seen them actually in the water was to hunt fish. Reed is funny, he likes to burrow in the aspen under the water tub and since it's a clear plastic tub I can see him under there. :-) __________________ Lori, New Hope Rescue-- rescuing equines and others www.newhoperescueva.com

01-12-2008, 08:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
me_luv_moe Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: temple city, california Posts: 10 Country:	Re: snake in the water can mites kill my snake? and how can i prevent him from getting mites? __________________ with love from the loved ~hisssss hissssss~

01-12-2008, 08:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Stefan-A The Prince of Insufficient Light. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 5,701 Country:	Re: snake in the water They can weaken it and make it susceptible to other illnesses. They could probably spread diseases as well, but I don't think people are as concerned about that. If you use branches, bark or other stuff you find outdoors, you might want to heat it or at least pour boiling hot water over it before putting it in the terrarium. New snakes should be quarantined and observed, especially if they are wildcaught. __________________ Ophidia in herba.

01-13-2008, 02:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 8,465 Country:	Re: snake in the water Over the years I have had to deal with snake mites a few times. On every single occasion the source was a pet store. __________________ James.

01-13-2008, 03:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
Odie Adult snake Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 590 Country:	Re: snake in the water My male's don't soak but the female's do

01-15-2008, 07:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
tikichick "Third shed, A Success" Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Texas - YEEHAW! Posts: 481 Country:	Re: snake in the water Some of mine soak. Some do it any time, others do it right after they eat and rub their noses on the side of the bowl. My ball python likes to rub his nose clean after he eats, too. __________________ "Mai kolohe i ka mo' o o lele ka pali" - Do not bother lizards or you'll fall off a cliff.

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