Mentalis Care

[passionforreptiles]

I have a pair of these. What are the recommended temps and humidity? Mine are at 75-88F / 80% humidity in their tubs. Also does anyone know what their habitat is like as in desert or fields or?

[Westley Price]

Their habitat is quite variable, but if I were to generalise I would say rocky desert.

They are a lot more rupicolous than other Boaedon so placing a few rocks in their cage, forming a nice crevice, would be appreciated.

I would not bump the temps that high. Even though these snakes come from areas with extreme temps, they are only active at night and never really experiecne the higher temps. I recon 28 Celsius would be fine for a max temp.

I also think your humidity is too high. I would keep it around the 30-60% mark as this is more natural.

Good luck.