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elexes · 23-08-2004, 00:11

well i came back from my weekend just now . twasnt bad . only to see my snake cage was a bit messed around . the water jar looks empty i know it shouldnt be as the snake wouldnt of drank that much . the parts around the water seem wet i dont know yet whats happend but the snake looks scared well dont come to my hand ... or approach it just seems to look in the general direction of it . but dosnt look directly at it untill i tuch the ground around him .

his eyes seem a bit gray . ( is this normal ) im about to unfreez a mouse to see if he approaches it . usually goes strait for it . but dose anyone know anywhere around the midlands that can have a look and tell me if there is anything wrong with him ?

Falkorre · 23-08-2004, 02:50

if his eyes are greying over, its prolly coz he is about to moult, (Shed his skin), and if he is, he wont be much interested in you or in food.

Im not sure what u mean about the water dish, can u explain more?
Also more info on species, size, age, general health wouldnt hurt.

B

l3rian · 23-08-2004, 03:00

get well soon elexes's snake

pictures if you can, please

paulthelegend · 23-08-2004, 10:48

Falkorre is right this sounds like a shed, should happen roughly once every 4-5 weeks when young as there growing fast, and then it slows down as they get older, about the water dish being empty and the ground being wet around it, maybe i didnt read it right but it sounds like he knocked over his water dish

not uncommon and nothing to bring him to anger therapy about

Our man in Havana · 25-08-2004, 19:54

How old is the snake - going grey & being a bit tetchy sound like a shed - leave him alone & dont offer food till he has finished - I can always look at him for you - & can advise on good vets - but I have to say both of the vets I use for exotics are about 2 hours from me - I am in Laois.

he may have tried to soak in the water bowl - I suggest a heavy dog bowl is good so that it can't be spilt - I will often give my royal python a bath in warm water when his eyes go grey as this helps him shead properly.

if he is CF (captive farmed) instead of CB (captive breed) he may have some parasites & may need a trip to the vet - I found that this was the case with my Royal & also my bosc monitor lizard - they are both perfect now.

If you need any further help just ask - a few more details would help - age, size, weight & species also what temperature your viv is? if he is a hatchling then they need a smaller viv to make them feel more secure.

23-08-2004, 00:11	#1
elexes No Life No Hope Join Date: Feb 1998 Location: if this is 2 long it ****s with boards Posts: 4,439 Adverts \| Friends	sick snake well i came back from my weekend just now . twasnt bad . only to see my snake cage was a bit messed around . the water jar looks empty i know it shouldnt be as the snake wouldnt of drank that much . the parts around the water seem wet i dont know yet whats happend but the snake looks scared well dont come to my hand ... or approach it just seems to look in the general direction of it . but dosnt look directly at it untill i tuch the ground around him . his eyes seem a bit gray . ( is this normal ) im about to unfreez a mouse to see if he approaches it . usually goes strait for it . but dose anyone know anywhere around the midlands that can have a look and tell me if there is anything wrong with him ?

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23-08-2004, 02:50	#2
Falkorre Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,212 Adverts \| Friends	if his eyes are greying over, its prolly coz he is about to moult, (Shed his skin), and if he is, he wont be much interested in you or in food. Im not sure what u mean about the water dish, can u explain more? Also more info on species, size, age, general health wouldnt hurt. B

23-08-2004, 03:00	#3
l3rian Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: 53� 19' 59 N 6� 14' 56 W Posts: 863 Adverts \| Friends	get well soon elexes's snake pictures if you can, please

23-08-2004, 10:48	#4
paulthelegend Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 224 Adverts \| Friends	Falkorre is right this sounds like a shed, should happen roughly once every 4-5 weeks when young as there growing fast, and then it slows down as they get older, about the water dish being empty and the ground being wet around it, maybe i didnt read it right but it sounds like he knocked over his water dish not uncommon and nothing to bring him to anger therapy about

25-08-2004, 19:54	#5
Our man in Havana Closed Account Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 28,891 Adverts \| Friends	How old is the snake - going grey & being a bit tetchy sound like a shed - leave him alone & dont offer food till he has finished - I can always look at him for you - & can advise on good vets - but I have to say both of the vets I use for exotics are about 2 hours from me - I am in Laois. he may have tried to soak in the water bowl - I suggest a heavy dog bowl is good so that it can't be spilt - I will often give my royal python a bath in warm water when his eyes go grey as this helps him shead properly. if he is CF (captive farmed) instead of CB (captive breed) he may have some parasites & may need a trip to the vet - I found that this was the case with my Royal & also my bosc monitor lizard - they are both perfect now. If you need any further help just ask - a few more details would help - age, size, weight & species also what temperature your viv is? if he is a hatchling then they need a smaller viv to make them feel more secure.