buried red tail boa

ushereat · #1 (**permalink**) 07-13-2002, 04:05 AM

my snake that is one month old is digging himself completely under his ground covering(wood chips) with only his nose and eyes showing. is this normal? he has been there since he last ate which was 3 days ago. thanks for any advice.

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phaedrus · #2 (**permalink**) 07-13-2002, 04:10 AM

After eating, snakes pretty much don't want to be bothered. So they'll do that. Do you have hides for him in his cage? If not, get a couple for each end. Also, if you have a UTH (under tank heatpad) make sure it's not too hot or he could burn himself if he's buried himself to lie right on top of it.

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ushereat · #3 (**permalink**) 07-13-2002, 04:16 AM

thank you for your answer, i was also told that it could be caused by his enviroment being to hot for him, it is never over 90 and never under 80 is this ok for his temp. thanks
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Shadrach · #4 (**permalink**) 07-13-2002, 04:17 AM

Perfectly normal for a redtail to do this! You may notice this also befroe he goes into a shed! Younger snake's do it more than older snake's! Nothing to worry about!
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Johnny801 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-13-2002, 04:39 AM

Hey!!!

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Don't worry, bud. It is natural for alot of snakes to burrow and hide themselves. Especially after meals, around shed times, and during acclimation periods.

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najaboy · #6 (**permalink**) 07-13-2002, 05:14 AM

At one month of age, a boa is near the bottom of the "food chain". Since they're potential prey for just about any other animal, baby boas do what comes naturaly to them- they hide. It's not uncommon for a baby boa to spend most of it's time either in a hide box or under the substrate.
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Johnny801 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-13-2002, 05:26 AM

I have a little Colombian that rarely ever comes out of her hide. She loves it in there. But when she does come out, sheis all over the place. That and aggressive as can be.
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ushereat · #8 (**permalink**) 07-14-2002, 01:55 AM

thank you for your info.
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XzyluM · #9 (**permalink**) 07-14-2002, 08:56 AM

I agree with the others. Very normal for them to bury themselves in substrate. Welcome to the site! Stick around and enjoy.
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snaklover · #10 (**permalink**) 07-14-2002, 09:16 AM

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