Why is my ball python drooling?
Drooling can be a symptom of a boa drinking too much water — which isn’t a serious problem — or it can be the result of a potentially deadly respiratory infection. Exposure to sick animals, being kept in dirty conditions and stress can all cause illness in boa constrictors.
What do you need to know about feeding a ball python?
This essentially involves making three decisions: You must decide what species to feed your pet, you must determine the proper prey size to offer your snake, and you must decide whether you want to feed your pet live or frozen-thawed prey. We’ll examine each issue individually below.
What are the signs of an unhealthy ball python?
This can be a sign of a mite infestation (see below), but it can also be a sign of stress. If this behavior continues, then your ball python can develop raw spots and sores on its head and/or nose. Snakes can catch parasites just like any other pet.
How can you tell if a ball python has mouth rot?
You can tell that a ball python has mouth rot because of the following: Their mouth will smell particularly unpleasant, because of the infection. The inside of their mouth, especially around the wound, will appear pink or red. The wound may be ‘weeping,’ i.e., oozing pus.
Can a ball python be a good pet?
Ball pythons make great pet snakes for both beginner snake enthusiasts and more experienced owners who enjoy the varying color morphs. But a common concern among ball python owners everywhere is getting their pet snake to eat regularly.
This essentially involves making three decisions: You must decide what species to feed your pet, you must determine the proper prey size to offer your snake, and you must decide whether you want to feed your pet live or frozen-thawed prey. We’ll examine each issue individually below.
What does it mean when a ball python does not flick its tongue?
If your ball python is not flicking its tongue, observe its behavior. Your ball python must be alert and relaxed, and lack of tongue flicking can also indicate stress. Your ball python might also be stressed if its body seems tight, if it’s moving much, is coiled, or makes sudden moves.
How to tell if a ball python is overweight?
Also, if your snake seems to be overweight (the tail should slowly taper to a point, not have an abrupt change in width from the vent to the tip), you should wait longer in between feedings to prevent obesity issues.
Are there any health problems with ball pythons?
Some of the most common health problems that afflict ball pythons are explained below. These are certainly not all of the possible diseases and conditions that may threaten your pet, but they deserve the most attention.
