looks like he's got the blueish eyecaps in that pic. It might just be the lighting but if not he's about to shed, and that would explain why he wants to soak so much.

hope that helps.

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Hello,

I agree, the eyes look very blue which means he will be going into shed soon, probably within the next week or so after his eyes clear up. Him soaking himself so much will be very beneficial to getting a complete (or at least close) shed. Just let him soak.

About him relieving himself in the water. Burms are known for not going to the bathroom unless they are in water which is why he is doing it.

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thanks for the info the blue in the eyes shows only in the pic just to look
at him I did not notice the blue I've only had him a week and a half so I'm glad
he has a water dish big enough to soak in now thanks to all that replied

kcfeeders,

It could be stress too. You say you just got it, and when we first got our first boa, he too spent alot of time in the water. And sometimes when we take him out to clean his cage, if spooked ho goes right for the water. Just a thought!

Steve

I thought it might be stress as well right now he does not have a hide
should I add one to see if that helps when I get him out he hisses alot
but he doesnt try to bite I would leave him alone but he uses the bathroom
every night and I dont want to leave him in a nasty enclosure I have no
idea how he was cared for before I got him but is useing the bathroom
every night a norm for a big snake I have raised the temps a little so I will give him time and see how things go maybe he is getting ready to shed