Snake health questions

[shaunyboy]

stop offering her prey so often,only offer her prey once every 7 to 10 days

what are your hot and cool end temperatures ?

how do you heat the prey ?

you could also try braining the prey

a snake can go months with out feeding and have no health issues,i only feed my Diamonds 6 months of the year,my other Carpets only get 2 to 4 feeds in the winter season

re breeding season
it's not uncommon for snakes to go off their food,leading up to and during the breeding season

the main thing here is that you don't panic and show some patience...

could you post some full body shot pictures,that way we can give you an educated opinion,as to how she looks weight wise


cheers shaun

[kmj]

Originally Posted by shaunyboy

stop offering her prey so often,only offer her prey once every 7 to 10 days

what are your hot and cool end temperatures ?

how do you heat the prey ?

you could also try braining the prey

a snake can go months with out feeding and have no health issues,i only feed my Diamonds 6 months of the year,my other Carpets only get 2 to 4 feeds in the winter season

re breeding season
it's not uncommon for snakes to go off their food,leading up to and during the breeding season

the main thing here is that you don't panic and show some patience...

could you post some full body shot pictures,that way we can give you an educated opinion,as to how she looks weight wise


cheers shaun

Thanks, I'll take a break from trying for a bit. Her cool side is about 70 and her warm side is 85. I thaw the frozen mice in warm water (it's in a ziplock, not directly in water). I haven't tried braining yet, would that just be a small incision on the head?

This is the best angle I can get, the dip seems to go in deeper in person, but I'm sure I'm overreacting regardless. Thanks for all the help & input, would just rather be safe than sorry when it comes to my girl!

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by kmj

Thanks, I'll take a break from trying for a bit. Her cool side is about 70 and her warm side is 85. I thaw the frozen mice in warm water (it's in a ziplock, not directly in water). I haven't tried braining yet, would that just be a small incision on the head?

This is the best angle I can get, the dip seems to go in deeper in person, but I'm sure I'm overreacting regardless. Thanks for all the help & input, would just rather be safe than sorry when it comes to my girl!

^^^^^
imo you have a nice healthy looking snake,your over thinking things and worrying too much


re braining
i use one point of a pair of scissors,i puncture the skull 3 or 4 times until grey liquid starts to seep out

re prey
i defrost prey overnight at room temperature,then i heat the prey with a hairdryer

i heat the prey until it feels the same temperature to the touch,as a live rat would feel...

after heating,i brain the prey then give the head another quick heat,then offer to the snake with feeding tongs

i would only go near the snake enclosure to change the water,leaving the snake in peace and quiet the rest of the time

until a snake feeds 3 or 4 times in a row,i would not handle

after you get it feeding,give it at least 2 days to digest its prey (longer if its a large prey item


cheers shaun

[SSSSnakes]

Originally Posted by shaunyboy

stop offering her prey so often,only offer her prey once every 7 to 10 days

what are your hot and cool end temperatures ?

how do you heat the prey ?

you could also try braining the prey

a snake can go months with out feeding and have no health issues,i only feed my Diamonds 6 months of the year,my other Carpets only get 2 to 4 feeds in the winter season

re breeding season
it's not uncommon for snakes to go off their food,leading up to and during the breeding season

the main thing here is that you don't panic and show some patience...

could you post some full body shot pictures,that way we can give you an educated opinion,as to how she looks weight wise


cheers shaun

Great advice. Stop handling her and only offer food no more than once a week. You can stress her out and cause her not to want to eat.