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 #739159


The reptic man
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hi i have a cage 8 feet long and 3 feet wide for my 4 foot rtb. and his eyes are blue and he is not sheding. is his cage to big for him.



04/13/06  10:49pm

 #739169


Daxfactor
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   Message To: The reptic man   In reference to Message Id: 739159


 Cages

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his eyes are blue and he is not sheding


If his eyes are in the blue that means he is in the shedding process it takes time for the process to end. Nothing to worry about.
04/13/06  10:56pm

 #739183


The reptic man
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   Message To: Daxfactor   In reference to Message Id: 739169


 Cages

is the cage to big though because some people say that ball python get sick if the cage is to big is it the same for rtb?
04/13/06  11:01pm

 #739189


Thyroidless
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   Message To: The reptic man   In reference to Message Id: 739183


 Cages

Large cages can stress out young boas, but for adults the bigger the better.
04/13/06  11:06pm

 #739190


The reptic man
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   Message To: Thyroidless   In reference to Message Id: 739189


 Cages

should i then make it smaller or leave it
04/13/06  11:08pm

 #739196


Munkyboy
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   Message To: The reptic man   In reference to Message Id: 739183


 Cages

As long as the temperature, humidity, etc. are correct, a large enclosure should be fine for the snake, provided that there are multiple hides available within the enclosure. Some fake greenery and such scattered around the viv. should also help this snake feel secure inside of a large enclosure. Stress should not be an issue if enough cover is provided for the snake to thermoregulate without having to go out in a wide open space to do so. Having the option of the fake greenery and many hides will eliminate this concern.



04/13/06  11:09pm

 #739200


The reptic man
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   Message To: Munkyboy   In reference to Message Id: 739196


 Cages

thanx can u guys post some pictures of your cages
04/13/06  11:12pm

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Thyroidless
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   Message To: The reptic man   In reference to Message Id: 739200


 Cages

I dont think your shedding problem has anything to do with the cage, if he’s been "in the blue" for what you feel is an unreasonable amount of time you should double check your humidity, and make sure his water dish is big enough to take a nice soak in.
04/13/06  11:20pm


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