Why is my ball python bloated?
Regurgitation is not usually seen in Burmese pythons. Pythons with IBD often develop neurological signs earlier than boas, and these signs are often more pronounced and obvious. Pythons often show a progressive loss of motor function, usually in the back half of the snake, which may lead to bloating and constipation.
Why does my snake have bumps?
Snakes commonly develop lumps and bumps either on their skin or within their bodies. Various conditions can cause these abnormal swellings and masses. External lumps may be caused by infection (typically referred to as abscesses), tumors, or parasites. Sometimes, a lump is simply the food a snake has just eaten.
Can you get a ball python fixed?
Yes, technically it is possible to neuter a male or female snake, though these surgeries are more commonly performed on lizards. Male snakes have two hemipenes, which are copulatory organs.
Is it OK to hold a Burmese python after feeding it?
Avoid handling your snake for a couple of days after feeding, or it may regurgitate. These semiaquatic snakes are aggressive feeders. If you only handle your snake or open its enclosure at meals, your snake may associate you with food. Decondition this association by frequently holding the snake.
How big does a Burmese python snake get?
But if you know what you’re getting yourself into and you can make, and keep, the commitment to care for your snake for the next 20 years or so, a Burmese python pet can be very rewarding. Burmese pythons are generally very docile for their size, but they can still be dangerous after reaching a length of eight feet.
How long does it take for a Burmese python to show symptoms?
ALWAYS observe strict quarantine procedures when bringing in a new boid into your house if you already have other boids. IBD may take several months to manifest itself. Owners have reported their new snakes showing signs as little as one month after acquiring hatchlings to well over one year after acquiring a new boid.
Can a Burmese python get bronchitis or pneumonia?
Burmese Pythons are also susceptible to lower respiratory infections which may cause bronchitis and pneumonia. If your python is wheezing, or they have nasal discharge, this may be indicative of respiratory distress.
But if you know what you’re getting yourself into and you can make, and keep, the commitment to care for your snake for the next 20 years or so, a Burmese python pet can be very rewarding. Burmese pythons are generally very docile for their size, but they can still be dangerous after reaching a length of eight feet.
Avoid handling your snake for a couple of days after feeding, or it may regurgitate. These semiaquatic snakes are aggressive feeders. If you only handle your snake or open its enclosure at meals, your snake may associate you with food. Decondition this association by frequently holding the snake.
What kind of disease does a Burmese python have?
Many snakes with this disease starve to death because they can’t digest any new food, even if force fed. Like other reptiles, Burmese pythons are susceptible to respiratory infections and mouth rot, or stomatitis. A snake with a respiratory infection will breathe with its mouth open or wheeze.
How much does it cost to breed a Burmese python?
You can potentially find a reputable breeder through an exotics vet, a referral from another local snake owner, or a regional reptile expo. You can expect to pay $300 for hatchlings or juveniles and up to $20,000 for rare, uniquely patterned adults (morphs) or proven breeders.
