Re: Silver Transpecos Rat Regurgitating

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Posted by tmc on December 05, 2001 at 05:06:54:

In Reply to: Re: Silver Transpecos Rat Regurgitating posted by Aaron on December 02, 2001 at 13:29:10:

: I agree with you. I give my subocs a hot spot of about 90 F. The backround is room temp. about 65 low/70-80 high. They are given water only once a week, just a small amount and they usually drink it all at once. I live on the coast were the humitity is moderate, if you live in a drier climate they may need more water.
: I've also been told when a snake is regurging to give it smaller than normal meals, frozen/defrosted and poke holes in the pinky or fuzzy's belly to make it easier to digest. I hope this helps.

Snakes usually drink right after they eat, to wash it down, so to speak. I don't think having a small water container is going to raise the humidity much, if you have some ventilation in the cage. Sounds like your snake might be dehydrating though, and the temps are pretty high. I would make sure there's always a cool spot in the cage too and watch to see if it is seeking the cool spot or hot spot. Just some suggestions...hope it might help. Terry

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: : I agree with you. I give my subocs a hot spot of about 90 F. The backround is room temp. about 65 low/70-80 high. They are given water only once a week, just a small amount and they usually drink it all at once. I live on the coast were the humitity is moderate, if you live in a drier climate they may need more water. : : I've also been told when a snake is regurging to give it smaller than normal meals, frozen/defrosted and poke holes in the pinky or fuzzy's belly to make it easier to digest. I hope this helps. : : Snakes usually drink right after they eat, to wash it down, so to speak. I don't think having a small water container is going to raise the humidity much, if you have some ventilation in the cage. Sounds like your snake might be dehydrating though, and the temps are pretty high. I would make sure there's always a cool spot in the cage too and watch to see if it is seeking the cool spot or hot spot. Just some suggestions...hope it might help. Terry

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