Dagger

Discussion in 'Boas' started by Daggerlover, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. Daggerlover

    Daggerlover Well-Known Member

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    Hi All, here's our common columbian boa, Dagger.
    (Don't mind the condition of the bath tub, the previous owners painted it and all the paint is peeling off :)
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    My question is... We've been noticing that his skin - 'scales' are dented/folded. I thought this was a sign of dehydration, but we always have fresh water in his terrarium and mist him 1-2 times per day. Terrarium is always cleaned when soiled etc.
    I know he'll spend a good long while curled up sleeping, then every few days he'll cruise around his terrarium. It's almost as though he's dented his scales where he likes to curve his body to curl up into a ball.

    Anyway. Let me know what you think. Thanks.
     
  2. JEFFREH

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  3. slackin

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    I'm pretty sure it's normal. Mine is the same way. It's from sitting so long in one place, they just become creased. I wouldn't be concerned. Nice lookin boa! Take care!
     
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  5. jeepnphreak

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    its usually a sine of low humidity rather and just dehydration. if you do not have a humidistat yet get on so you know what yer sitting at.

    boas should be in the 50-60% humidity range. It dosnet tank much less than that to get the bent scale condition going, many of my snake have that and it dosent seem to effect them at all just be sure that its shedding in one peice. flakey sheds means WAY too low humidity.
     
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  7. Daggerlover

    Daggerlover Well-Known Member

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    He is definitely shedding all in one piece, so I'm not worried.
    Thanks.
     
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  9. bAlLinLiKeAbOa

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    its kind of like bed sores or creases if you get a big belly, my JCP has those too.
     
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  11. BIGKEITH72

    BIGKEITH72 Embryo

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    Nice Snake,Looks very healthy
     

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