Why is my Ball python laying on its side?

Originally Answered: Is it okay that my ball Python is laying on one side of its body? Yes they do that sometimes after a really big meal, or while going into shed. The change in position seems to be to alleviate discomfort. Adult females that are gravid will even lie on their backs, lol.

Why does my snake lay against the glass?

Re: New Ball spends majority of time pressed against the glass. The striking is either a feeding response or a stress response. lso, he is still be acclimating himself to the cage and is still a bit nervous… give him time, maybe two or three weeks, before trying to handling the snake.

Why is my Ball python soaking?

When snakes shed, they require more water than normal. In the wild, snakes that are entering a shed cycle will drink frequently and seek out a damp retreat to retard water loss. In captivity, when provided with no other option, snakes will soak in their water dish to remain well hydrated.

Why do snakes turn upside down when they die?

Instead, they use the muscles of their torsos to move their lungs. If they are upside down, their internal organs put too much pressure on their lungs and that can make it quite hard for them to breathe. If you keep a reptile on its back for too long, it CAN die.

Why is my snake lying upside down?

Re: Upside down BP Lying with the lower half of the body turned upside down under the heat source is common with gravid snakes, as it helps the eggs develop properly. However, a snake that is not gravid should not lie like that….and usually gravid snakes will not accept food.

Why does my ball python keep looking up?

However, if your ball python is looking up and having difficulty controlling its muscle movement (disorientation, seizures, twisting around, laying on side or back) then it could be ‘stargazing’. Stargazing is often caused by a nervous system disorders, toxins, tumors, infections (meningitis, encephalitis) and more.

What do you need to set up a ball python habitat?

The first thing you need in order to set up your ball python’s habitat is the actual enclosure. The general rule is: the bigger the better. You may have read that snakes get nervous if their enclosure is too big. That is completely false. Think about it: they have unlimited space in the wild.

What should I do if my ball python is sleeping?

Open the habitat and touch your snake gently on the back. This will help you avoid startling him if he’s sleeping (it is essentially impossible to tell if your snake is just sitting still or sleeping, as they lack eyelids). Place your fingers under his body gently and lift him off the cage floor quickly and decisively.

What’s the best way to pick up a ball python?

If you must pick up a defensive ball python, use the “paper towel trick.” By simply covering your snake with a paper towel (or small hand towel, if your snake is large), you’ll find that most snakes calm down significantly. You can then pick up the entire package – snake and towel – and move him as necessary.

How do you get a ball python to lay eggs?

Once we remove her from the clutch we place her in an empty tub while we set the eggs up and we will come back to her shortly. The first thing we do to the eggs is take a sharpie and put a dot on the side that is facing up on every single egg.

However, if your ball python is looking up and having difficulty controlling its muscle movement (disorientation, seizures, twisting around, laying on side or back) then it could be ‘stargazing’. Stargazing is often caused by a nervous system disorders, toxins, tumors, infections (meningitis, encephalitis) and more.

What should I do to take care of my ball python?

Always provide a hide box for your ball python to help them feel comfortable and at home. Make sure you clean the hide box whenever you clean the cage. You can buy premade hide boxes from pet stores. Make your own hides by cutting a small, round door out of a plastic Tupperware container or bowl.

What to do if your ball python is on a hunger strike?

Take your ball python to the vet (they are the only ones who can cure a respiratory infection) and try feeding again as the vet suggests. No: Congratulations on your ball python not having respiratory infection, but unfortunately, this does not explain your ball python’s hunger strike.