I have a pet snake (Atticus) who I've had for nearly. 15 years. He's an albino king snake. Anyway, I feed him live mice about once a month. Normally, he digests them pretty quickly, but for the last few weeks he's had kind of a bulge in his gut, like he's having a problem digesting the last batch of mice. Anyone know anything about snakes? Is there anyting I can do to help him? Unfortunately, the vast majority of vets know very little about snakes.
Thanks,
Robert
Constipation is a common problem among captive snakes. Causes include suboptimal environmental temperatures, illness, dehydration, injuries, parasites and cloacoliths (stones). Constipated snakes should be allowed to soak in very warm (not hot) water for 20-30 minutes daily for 1-2 days. This often results on defecation and/or urination. If soaking is not successful, veterinary help should be sought at once.
Originally posted by StarrmanInteresting. My first instinct was to soak him in warm water. I did that last weekend. Right now he's wrapped around my neck and seems happy as hell. We'll see, I guess. I'll call the vet on Monday just to be sure.
Constipation is a common problem among captive snakes. Causes include suboptimal environmental temperatures, illness, dehydration, injuries, parasites and cloacoliths (stones). Constipated snakes should be allowed to soak in very warm (not hot) water for 20-30 minutes daily for 1-2 days. This often results on defecation and/or urination. If soaking is not successful, veterinary help should be sought at once.
Originally posted by Derfel CadarnReally? How long have you had him? I've never had any problems like that with my snake. What kind of snake is it?
My snake has gotten very aggressive recently. I usually handle him every other day, and just the other day he bit my brother. He's been striking at us most of the times he sees us. ANybody got any suggestions as to why he's acting like this, before he ends up on the cutting block?
Originally posted by Derfel CadarnI've had mine since he was a baby. That's probably why he's so trusting and docile. If yours is uncharacteristically agessive, he may be hungry, ready to shead, thirsty, cold...etc. I'd make sure all conditons are optimal and give him a break for a week or two. I think picking him up when he's pissed off will only make things worse.
He's a Columbian Red Tail. I moved in with my brother about 6 months ago, so I think he's been with my brother for about a year.
Originally posted by rbmorrisHe hasn't shed, and it's been about a month since he's gone berserk. He has clean water, things to 'climb' on, he's warm...I don't know what to think.
I've had mine since he was a baby. That's probably why he's so trusting and docile. If yours is uncharacteristically agessive, he may be hungry, ready to shead, thirsty, cold...etc. I'd make sure all conditons are optimal and give him a break for a week or two. I think picking him up when he's pissed off will only make things worse.
Originally posted by rbmorrisGive him a glass of Metamucil.
I have a pet snake (Atticus) who I've had for nearly. 15 years. He's an albino king snake. Anyway, I feed him live mice about once a month. Normally, he digests them pretty quickly, but for the last few weeks he's had kind of a bulge in his gut, like he's having a problem digesting the last batch of mice. Anyone know anything about snakes? Is there an ...[text shortened]... m? Unfortunately, the vast majority of vets know very little about snakes.
Thanks,
Robert
