Python stays under water for many many hours ??/

[aussiebrett]

hello, i have a spotted python who coils up in his water (whether his cage is warm or cool) and he stays under water completely for hours and hours without coming out....his cage/tank is away from noise, not in direct sun, is warm or cooled with thermostat for 25 day, 10 degrees night, he eats very well every 3-4 days, is about 70 cms long...and growing very fast !
** Question-why so much underwater???..my other spotted rarely does it.... his enclosure built same...next door...why so much underwater, head n all for such long times ??p.s- someone said a python can stay under water for days..any advice would help.kind regards.brett:lol:

 

[webcol]

Some pythons just like the water occasionally. Or maybe worse mites..

 

[aussiebrett]

how do i chek for mites...new snake from a good breeder.....

 

[webcol]

Little white specks on the snake or in the water bowl

 

[Troyster]

If he has mites you would see little black dots in the bottom of the water bowl when you change it,almost like pepper grinds

 

[aussiebrett]

how do i get rid of mites if it has them after i check???

 

[Pythonking]

if your snake has mites and soaks itself in water you will see small flecks in the water which are dead mites. Mites attach themselves underneath a snakes scales and you can notice them fairly easily by the scale being pushed up by a black spec/mite.

 

[Pythonking]

top decent is the recommended product follow instructions carefully!!! i haven't had mites for a good 10 years so can't even remember what i did

 

[gman78]

10 degrees is too cold for night temps too

 

[tenacres1100]

how do i get rid of mites if it has them after i check???

this was in wiki above

Ticks and mite’s can be easily treated using “Top Of Descent” (TOD)
This is from the TOD web site
Directions For Use
-Remove water bowl/tub from the enclosure before spray, clean it and leave it out for 24 hours
-Remove the reptile from the enclosure
-Spray the interior of the enclosure to form enough fume in the enclosure
-Suggest spray 2-3 seconds for a standard 2 x 3 foot size enclosure
-Leave the enclosure closed for 10-15 minutes, and then return the reptile
-After 24 hours, return the water bowl/tub to the enclosure
-After another 48 hours, clean out enclosure and destroy any substrate (it helps remove mite eggs)
-Spray the enclosure surrounding area as well
-Do not rinse the enclosure and the reptile after spray
-Re-spray the enclosure about seven days later after first application, a third application might be necessary depending on the infestation
Other Tips
-After treating the reptile and the enclosure, spray a line around the enclosure to create a barrier
-Frequently (every day or two) spray around the enclosure to keep the barrier working during treatment
-Suggest use paper as bedding during treatment so that changing bedding is easier

 

[tenacres1100]

25 is a little cool for the day, go up to 30c

 

[aussiebrett]

thanks guys..i really appreciate your help...excellent...thanks..thanks...thanks...brett