Heat wave concerns

[clone]

This past week there is a heat wave in southern california and temp in my room where I keep my boa is 92 so I've had the hot spot undertank heater turned off during this time. I wonder if the ambient temp is 92, will this have harmful effects? So far she's fine. The only difference I've seen is that she's not as active like before.

[Damian]

Re: Heat wave concerns

an ambient temp of 92 is too hot. your boa should always have access to a cooler area around 82. 92 is way too hot

[SaKSTa]

Re: Heat wave concerns

He11 ya in cali down here it has been sooo freakin hott. Dang, I have turned off all heat lamps.

[JUGGALOFWB]

Re: Heat wave concerns

I agree 92 is too hot for your BCI. what are the night time temps? how long does it stay 92 degrees in the day? does your BCI (is it a BCI, or other type of boa?) have a water dish large enough to soak in? if not I would get it one pronto. if it gets too hot again, he will most likely hang out in the water until he cools down. At the very least make sure he has clean cool water to drink every day. he needs to be able to thermoregulate somehow, the water won't fix the situation permanently, but it'll help. -Juggalo

[clone]

Re: Heat wave concerns

To update on my previous post, the temps have cooled down a bit. It's about 85 right now. At night the temp drops to 82. Funny she won't soak in the water during these hot times.

[king_ding_a_ling]

Re: Heat wave concerns

It is definatley hot here in cali.Both of my snakes have been chillen in the water all day.Can a snake get water logged??? ??? ;D

[SaKSTa]

Re: Heat wave concerns

lol water logged.

[JUGGALOFWB]

Re: Heat wave concerns

Hehe, my herps love leaving me "logs" in the water : -Juggalo

[ClayEnglish]

Re: Heat wave concerns

AIR CIRCULATION!!!

92 is not an extreme temp for boa constrictors but in an enclosed cage with no air circulation, it can be a problem.

Use a fan to cycle and circulate air in and around the enclosure.

This will help a lot.