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 #1818983


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 What do i need?!?!?!

its for a 4ft nicaragua boa (we belive its a nicaragua red tail boa) got him saturday...i only have a 3ft by 1 1/2 foot tank (for now) can i use sand or something?
08/04/08  01:38am

 #1819027


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 What do i need?!?!?!

Also i keep hearing anout "mites" how can i tell if a snake has mite? (just so i know in the future)
08/04/08  05:18am

 #1819058


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 What do i need?!?!?!

I keep my 4 foot nics in 33"L x 18"W x 6"H tubs. My 5+ foot nics I keep in 48"L x 24"W x 12"H Boaphile cages. Nics tend to be a little more secretive than Colombians, usually going with a smaller size cage is better...they feel more secure.

Mites are pretty easy to identify. They are tiny little black dots that move. An infected snake will often be seen soaking in it’s water for long periods of time. There will usually be a lot of white "flecks" floating around in the water dish also.

Amie



08/04/08  07:41am

 #1819299


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   Message To: Bciaddict   In reference to Message Id: 1819058


 What do i need?!?!?!

OK, since i just got the snake i just checked him (to make sure) he looks OK, and so will my nic. be OK in the 36"L x 18"W x 18"H, for a while?



(what are some good bedding’s?) Some web sites say i could use sand but, they just say its hard to clean up...i don’t mined a bit for to clean...
08/04/08  01:07pm

 #1819484


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   Message To: Tactic10   In reference to Message Id: 1819299


 What do i need?!?!?!

Never use sand!! It will cause obstructions in the snake’s gastrointestinal tract, and can cause respiratory issues if it gets in their nose. Especially if you feed them in their cages. Your cage size should be fine. Aspen bedding is a good substrate. I use shredded cypress mulch.

Amie
08/04/08  03:47pm

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 What do i need?!?!?!

Ok...(if i help calm you down) i didnt evan use sand yet because, i wanted a reply first lol...how moist does there cage have to be? i have a water bowl that he can fit in perfectly and a big rock and sticks for him to climb on....ill have pics soon.
08/04/08  05:49pm

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 What do i need?!?!?!

:-( all we have is fertilizer, (not allowed to make holes in the yard for dirt Lol)
08/04/08  06:46pm

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 What do i need?!?!?!

Quote:

(if i help calm you down)



If it helps calm you down
08/04/08  06:56pm

 #1819713


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 What do i need?!?!?!

LOL!

I don’t use a humidity gauge, I just sort of "wing it". If I find that my boas are in there water dish more than normal I’ll give them a little spray. I mist them once a week in the summer. I live in SC so the house is fairly humid even when the A/C is on. In the winter I mist more often. As long as they have good sheds, minimal dimpling of the scales, and a good iridesecent sheen I call that good.

Amie
08/04/08  07:01pm

 #1819721


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   Message To: Bciaddict   In reference to Message Id: 1819713


 What do i need?!?!?!

yea my widow fan had a thermometer and its really accurate, right now its 85 degrees in my room it usually hits 95 in the day...so i wanted to know and make sure he is OK right now he is chilling out on his rock and stick, but not near his water so I’m guessing he OK right now...ill get my GF’s camera and take pics soon.
08/04/08  07:12pm


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