Not Hiding

arampapik · 04-15-05, 05:32 AM

Hi, how you guys doing.

Just a quick question.

Recenty, for the past few days, my cal king has been out of his hiding spot, and in his water bowl.

His about 50% in his water dish, with his head out and isn't really active.

And he shed about 2 days ago.

Is this normal? Is there a reason why his not hiding/sleeping?

And another thing is the water dish is on the heater, so I guess it makes the water kid of warm, maybe he like this? Does it matter if the water dish is on the 'warm side' or should i move it to the cold side?

Thanks in advance

arampapik1@yahoo.com

mcfreshdeli · 04-15-05, 07:03 AM

check for mites.

Linds · 04-15-05, 02:57 PM

Several things may be causing your snake to seek refuge in the water dish, including mites, lack of humidity, and improper temperatures. A careful examination of your snake and its environment will be able to rule out or confirm the above.

gonesnakee · 04-17-05, 12:46 PM

I would recomend moving the water dish to the cool side. I always suggest the water there. Would you rather have a drink of warm water or cool water? Snake probably likes it cooler too as well as being able to have a bath to cool down. Chances are the snake is just soaking to rehydrate some after shedding, but as others have suggested watch for mites etc. Mark

arampapik · 04-17-05, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the help guys.
Accepted all suggestions.

It turned out that my snake was just rehydrating after shedding, because he went back into his hiding spotafter 2 days.
I have changed his bedding, and moved the water dish to the cooler side.