| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Snake Mites | 10/29/2009 |
Q: What color a snake mites are they a white or a clear whitish color I saw something very small and ...
A: Snake mites are black with a tiny white dot on the middle of their back. you can get bark mites ...
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| Adding another corn snake | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could answer the question I have regarding adding another corn snake. I have ...
A: Chances are introducing another adult corn would go down fine with her but you need to be aware that ...
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| Snake Heating | 10/25/2009 |
Q: For heating for all my snakes I use a zoomed basking bulb I know they are not baskers or sit out in ...
A: heat bulbs or other overhead heating devices are always better than undertank heaters. heat mats etc ...
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| Ball Python-Baytril | 10/19/2009 |
Q: The past couples weeks my three year old ball python has been have runny/bloody diarrhea. Today I ...
A: your snake sounds like it either has parasites in the bowels or has got an infection in the bowels. ...
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| Brown house snake | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have a brown house snake that wont eat. I thought it was cos she was shedding but now that she has ...
A: it is quite possible that the corn snake is putting the house snake off of its food. is the corn ...
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| My snakes eye! | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Kind of looks like it is deflating.
A: this may be due to dehydration or low humidity in the tank or it could be a retained eye cap. if it ...
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| my royal python wont eat | 10/10/2009 |
Q: My royal python is a year old,I never had a problem with her eatting.She always took her ...
A: Royal pythons are often fussy eaters and will go off food from time to time. its usually nothing to ...
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| Red Blood Python & Humidifier | 10/9/2009 |
Q: We have a cool mist humidifier. Is it OK to place the humidifier near the snakes home (glass tank ...
A: that should be fine. make sure you keep a close eye on your temperatures because of your glass tank. ...
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| baby ball python in bad shape | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I recently got a baby ball py from a guy who does alot of selling... I was told she was eating... ...
A: hey vicki, the trouble with trying to get a snake like this to feed is that it is unlikely that it ...
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| African Ball Python Death Question | 10/2/2009 |
Q: My son went into his room today to find that one of his African Ball Python had died. It was about ...
A: hey kathleen, It is possible that the female has attacked him especially if the male was of ...
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| albino brooks kingsnake | 10/1/2009 |
Q: i see discoloration in my snakes body like he had black spots on the inside of him whats that? and ...
A: hey arielle, the black spots could be caused by mites, so you might want to check these. When they ...
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| Corn Snake Enclosure. | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My main question is, what size tank do you recommend as minimum for a full-grown corn snake? Mine, ...
A: As long as the two snakes are of similar sizes you shouldnt experience any problems. corn snakes are ...
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| Red Tail Boa Blue discoloration | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a baby Red Tail Boa. It's about 15" long. Good eater. Feeding it 2 fuzzies every week. It ...
A: i dont think its connected to the pine shavings but im not sure exactly what it is though it sounds ...
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| cornsnake | 9/27/2009 |
Q: ive recently rehomed a freinds cornsnake as they needed the money and had no time for the snake, ...
A: its best to leave a snake at least 24hours after feeding before you handle it other wise it may ...
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| Corn Snake Enclosure. | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My main question is, what size tank do you recommend as minimum for a full-grown corn snake? Mine, ...
A: basically the rule i use for tank size is that the length of the snakes body should be no longer ...
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| snake not shedding | 9/22/2009 |
Q: i contacted you a few weeks ago about my snake having scale rot. i cleaned his cage very well, and ...
A: your snakes eyes will clear up before a shed (about 2-3 days or so beforehand)so this is normal. i ...
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| 5 ft male royal python feeding issues | 9/20/2009 |
Q: okay i have read through your questions and none of them seem to work for my snake. kaine does not ...
A: Some snakes that are brought up eating live food will never accept thawed mice or rats. 2 things i ...
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| Sage and Snakes.. | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I recently had my brother's snake moved into my room and I burn sage in my room alot.. So I was ...
A: it should be fine so long as you dont fill your room with the smoke or burn it right by the tank. it ...
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| Ball python shed | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have had my 5.5 ft female ball python for about 7 years now. I got her as a baby, and she has ...
A: Im sorry for the very very late reply, i did actually answer this question once but for some reason ...
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| Red bull snake not shedding | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I got a red bull snake about a month ago. He's about 3 1/2 ft. he eats well and I noticed about a ...
A: no there is nothing wrong, it can take nearly two weeks for a snake to complete a full shedding ...
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| red tail boa | 9/17/2009 |
Q: My baby redtail boa die I fed her a mouse on friday and she throw it up on saturday and sunday she ...
A: the mouse would not have been the cause of your snakes death. your snake probably regurgitated the ...
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| snake attacking other snakes | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Hey guys I'm glad I found this site!.... This is my question, I've got a6 year old male African Rock ...
A: Well i have always found rock pythons to be aggressive by nature and would always be cautious ...
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| Substrate | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have two corn snakes, both are very healthy, eat regularaly, are active, attentive and over all ...
A: without seeing a good picture i cant really tell you what they are. if they have appeared as a one ...
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| Snake's behavior | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I got my ball python a couple years ago and had no problems with handling him. After I moved to ...
A: his behaviour has changed and therefore can be changed back. it may take some time and persistance ...
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| Amel corn snake | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have just recently bought another corn snake after my 7 wk old corn died but the one I have now ...
A: lots of young corn snakes are very skitty when young and can be hard to handle and keep in the same ...
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| ball python shed | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I have a similar question to one already asked. I have a baby ball python (Loki) around 6 or 7 ...
A: your ball python is going through a normal shed so theres no need to worry. the eyes will clear up ...
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| My pet snakes | 9/9/2009 |
Q: . I have an Albino Ruthven, a Ball Python and two Corn Snakes (which live together). All are adults.
A: the Ruthven's kingsnake would be fine in only a 3ft tank as would the royal. the corns would be ...
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| scales on snakes belly are peeling strangely | 9/8/2009 |
Q: i have a question about my snake, but i'd like to provide a bit of background information first so ...
A: you royal seems to have gotten a condition called scale rot but its sounds like it is in the early ...
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| help,with my baby corn snake | 9/3/2009 |
Q: have a new baby corn snake bout 2 months old,i left him to settle for a week,and then fed him on a ...
A: your corn snake may be seriously unwell, the body contortions may indicate a neurological problem or ...
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| Ball Pythons. | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I'm getting a Ball Python and I'm just wondering a couple of things. 1. Should i use a heat lamp, a ...
A: 1) a heat lamp is absolutely perfect. i wouldn't use a heat mat at all with a royal as this can ...
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| Columbian Red Tail Boa | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have owned "Charlie" for just over a year. He seems healthy and hungry. I just noticed he has ...
A: yep you can sort out the mites yourself but to warn you mites are an absolute nightmare to get rid ...
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| Shedding | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have a very healthy 2.5 ft. corn snake. In the past, he has always shedded neatly and efficiently ...
A: your snake may have accidentally knocked his nose and cause a bit of skin to flake off prematurely ...
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| snake will not eat | 7/31/2009 |
Q: i got my son a baby Mexican rosy about a month ago and it still hasn't eaten i thought he was going ...
A: when snakes shed their eyes do cloud over and then 1 or 2 days after that they clear again. the ...
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| Corn Snake | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I have a snow corn snake for a year now I got the snake when it was young and I had the snake for a ...
A: keeping multiple corns together is more often than not, not a problem so long as they are of a ...
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| 2 ball pythons unpopped | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have 2 ball pythons, One 4 ft adult and one baby 1-2 ft. I don't know the right age 2 get them ...
A: unfortunately there are no distinguishable differences between genders of ball pythons and the only ...
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| substrate | 7/28/2009 |
Q: i have a under tank heater but am having trouble controlling the temp in the hides i have been able ...
A: with larger snakes like boas, a heat mat isn't necessary infact it is generally advised against ...
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| baby red tailed boa | 7/27/2009 |
Q: our male 2 month old red tailed boa has eaten 7 mice in the last 2 and a half weeks but has still ...
A: Your snake may be 'compacted' or constipated. you can try bathing your snake in some warm water to ...
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| pet snake | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My son is 10 years old and wants a pet snake very much. Which type of snake would make the best ...
A: without doubt the best snake to keep as a first time owner is a corn snake. they are friendly, dont ...
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| Snakes | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I'm 13 years old, and I have wanted a snake for a long time, and me and my best friend are working ...
A: i understand where you coming from, it took me nearly 3 years of pestering to convince my mum to let ...
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| Ball Python - Pink Belly/Damaged Scales | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 4ft ball python who is developing some coloration to his belly. It is turning a light ...
A: this sounds like a condition called scale rot which is caused by damp conditions in his tank. its a ...
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| white deposits | 6/21/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a ball python and we have noticed after feeding (2 or 3 days) there are some small ...
A: these are simply urate deposits. They are a type of toxin excreted from the body by urination. ...
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| Open Wound | 6/21/2009 |
Q: My red tail boa has an open wound on the top of his head, looks as if its gone through all the ...
A: it sounds like the wound may have become slightly infected. the first thing i would do is remove any ...
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| snakes distinguish their owners | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I was curious as I didn’t know anything about this, if the Boa Constrictors distinguish their ...
A: The answer to this question really depends on what you see as 'distinguish their owners'. as far as ...
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| Corn Snake Feeding | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I had recently asked you about my 2 yr old corn snake and the fact that he won't eat. This was in ...
A: during breeding season, corns can go off food for several months. a couple tricks you can try is ...
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| Skin Split | 5/14/2009 |
Q: My female ball python is going through a tough shed. I tried to peal a small sport of skin off of ...
A: the most important thing you can do is to keep the tank as clean as possible. you dont want any ...
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| Ball Python | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I just recently bought a ball python from a friend that had it left by a former roomate. I realized ...
A: it would not be in your best interests or your snakes to let whatever it is drop off. it may not ...
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| Corn snake not eating | 5/4/2009 |
Q: She is about 4 years old.Previous owner said not to worry, sometimes she won't eat. But she has ...
A: yes, around now it is corn snake breeding season and most mature corns will stop feeding for a few ...
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| Ball python feeding problem | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Our Ball python is about 7 years old and we have never had any problems with her eating a live mouse ...
A: Has your royal been more active than normal recently? this could indicate the fact that your royal ...
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| Corn Snakes Behavior | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have owned two corn snakes for about 2.5 years now- one orange and one white. They are approx. 3 ...
A: Around this time of year is corn snake breeding season and your corns' behaviors is nothing ...
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| constipation/soaking | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have a five year old dummeril's boa who hasn't pooped in at least six weeks. I've found some ...
A: im in the same boat as you when it comes to my snakes and water, they hate it. the only way around ...
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| My snake won't eat | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could answer this VERY important question. My 2yr old, 3ft corn snake will ...
A: 3 weeks without food isn't a big problem. only if your snake starts to lose weight from not feeding ...
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| red tailed boa | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have an adult red tailed boa. I hadn't handled it for a while...but I took it out today and the ...
A: this sounds very much like a condition called scale rot. its a scale infection which turns the ...
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| Milksnakes | 4/2/2009 |
Q: i went to the pet store and saw this beautiful apricot pueblan milk snake. so i wanted to know if ...
A: Milksnakes are beautiful to look at but personally i don't like them as a pet to handle. to begin ...
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| doesnt like to eat, too weak...Salmon Red Tail Boa HELP! | 2/9/2009 |
Q: we have a salmon red tail boa, he is 8 months old. we first acquired him and his sister when they ...
A: there are a few things you can try to encourage him to eat, but just to warn you, some snakes just ...
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| Corn Snake | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have a corn snake that i've had for 4 months and he is 5 months now. And i can't get him to eat. ...
A: there are a few things you can try to encourage him to eat, but just to warn you, some snakes just ...
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| Emerald tree boa | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I own a ball python in a 40 gallon for about 2 years and she is still with me so I have some snake ...
A: a glass aquarium shouldnt be used for any snake as they dont provide adaquate ventilation and ...
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| feeding | 2/6/2009 |
Q: my 3 yr old royal hasn't eating in 2 months..i received it as a gift or adopted if u will about 10 ...
A: A 4ft royal would be fine on small rats. anything larger would be pushing it a bit and the snake may ...
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| MItes and cold | 2/5/2009 |
Q: i know tons of people must have asked you about mites and snakes so ill do my research. But i ve ...
A: Since mites are living animals, if the tank is left outside for long enough, the cold should ...
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| Emerald tree boa | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I own a ball python in a 40 gallon for about 2 years and she is still with me so I have some snake ...
A: keeping emeralds is a much bigger challenge than any royal. they are notoriously hard to feed and ...
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| My snakes skin | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I bought a lil ball python snake from craigs-list a few months back when we brought him home he had ...
A: the trouble with buying snakes online is that you can never guarantee that they will be healthy or ...
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| sheding | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have a royal, that i've had about 6 months think he's about 9 months old. he's shed 3 times ...
A: young snakes are growing much more rapidly than adult snakes and therefore will need to shed ...
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| red tail boa feeding question | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have a red tail, i got her when she was about a foot and a half and have had her well over a year. ...
A: i would check your temperatures in the tank. unless you are on a thermostat your tank temperatures ...
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| Help! Our Ball Python NOT doing well! | 12/6/2008 |
Q: was unplugged! Or outside temps have been in the upper teens and 20's Fahrenheit, and his tank sits ...
A: First off you will need to increase the temperature. the temperature in the tank should be around ...
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| re: californian kingsnake not eating or behaving normal | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old californian kingsnake who has been acting on edge, quite agresive (he has tried ...
A: the blood in the feces is not a good sign. it is a likely indication that your snake has some form ...
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| injury to my red tail | 12/2/2008 |
Q: my daughter has a red tail boa about 3 months old, tonight he pushed the top off of his tank and ...
A: im afraid i wouldnt be comfortable giving you a definite answer to whether he will be ok or not. a ...
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| bathing | 12/1/2008 |
Q: does it matter how many times a week you give your snake a bath. i dont think it should matter.????
A: it doesnt really matter how often you bathe a snake, but bathing is not necessary with most species ...
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| sick milk snake about 6 yrs old | 12/1/2008 |
Q: first, she was outside in the rain then I brought her inside to a tank with a heat pad. she threw up ...
A: the dramatic change in temperatures could cause the regurgitation and watery feces. however the lump ...
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| re: californian kingsnake not eating or behaving normal | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old californian kingsnake who has been acting on edge, quite agresive (he has tried ...
A: the most important issue to attend to is the temperature in the tank. your snake will be hiding away ...
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| Ball Python Scale Rot | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Hey, My name is Hugh from WV. First off I just want to let you know you are the most helpful forum I ...
A: don't worry about it, im happy to help. the heat lamp should be enough to heat that tank properly. ...
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| Ball Python Scale Rot | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Hey, My name is Hugh from WV. First off I just want to let you know you are the most helpful forum I ...
A: Hey Hugh, I'm glad you find this website helpful and i hope i can meet your expectations :) my own ...
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| corn snake | 11/23/2008 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Tammie, you dont need to wait until your snake poops before you handle it. he will be ...
A: corn snakes will spend most of their time in their hide as its the place they feel safest. you dont ...
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| BALL PYTHON WITH SWOLLEN THROAT | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I fed my ball a smaller than normal rat the other day and after the rat had been taken down, the ...
A: it sounds like he may have a respiratory infection. if you can, open his mouth and see if any excess ...
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| ive lost my corn snake | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Yesterday i came home and went take out my snake only to find he wasn't anywhere to be seen. We ...
A: lost snakes are incredibly difficult to find. they're sly and can fit into surprisingly small ...
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| corn snake | 11/19/2008 |
Q: hi i have recently aquired a corn snake that is a little over a year old he was very tame until she ...
A: you dont need to wait until your snake poops before you handle it. he will be fine to handle as soon ...
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| ball python | 11/18/2008 |
Q: my sister has a ball python... it is still a baby ans was recently moved into our livingroom.....we ...
A: congratulations! its great to hear he ate. i think it is a good idea to use thawed mice as opposed ...
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| humidity | 11/17/2008 |
Q: hey andrew im just about to get a ball python for my first snake and ive been some research about ...
A: Here in england we dont need to monitor the humidity too much because its usually quite high. its ...
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| amazon tree boa | 11/16/2008 |
Q: my amazon tree boa has a mouse stuck in his stomach. i don't know if the mouse was too big or if it ...
A: Usually, if your snake can swallow the mouse it can digest it and it should pass through. if ...
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| Symptoms of Shedding | 11/15/2008 |
Q: My Corn Snake's eyes are cloudy, her skin is much smother and her underside is cloudy too.Are these ...
A: these are all signs of shedding. the damp chips will infact help her shed by increasing the ...
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| Shedding??? | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have a banana king snake who is about 4-5 months old. over the past 2 days or so, he has gotten ...
A: It is common for a snake to become suddenly agressive when they are coming up to shed so this may be ...
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| ball python | 11/11/2008 |
Q: my sister has a ball python... it is still a baby ans was recently moved into our livingroom.....we ...
A: its not unusual for a snake to miss a feeding especialy Balls. just try him again next week as youve ...
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| carpet python | 11/10/2008 |
Q: hi i have owed my python for 3 months he has not shed his skin yet i am also getting worried as he ...
A: It sounds like your snake has a respiratory infection. ive been getting a lot of questions about ...
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| Popping! | 11/9/2008 |
Q: my snake is kinda popping when she breaths she is only a few months old and only started this after ...
A: It may not have been anything you did wrong, but it definitely sounds like your snake has a ...
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| Not eating | 11/7/2008 |
Q: My ball python has been eating once a week just fine. I put a mouse in this morning and the snake ...
A: This is the big and only real problem with ball pythons... they can be very temperamental feeders. ...
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| Ball Python | 11/7/2008 |
Q: My ball python 3.5 ft long got loose in the car and went into the dashboard area. He sticks his head ...
A: Ball pythons are experts at getting into small spaces and staying there. what you are already trying ...
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| Heating | 10/5/2008 |
Q: For a ball python can I get away just by using an under tank heater like the zoo med under tank ...
A: it is generally advisable not to use any form of under tank heating with ball pythons. because of ...
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| Corn snake | 10/3/2008 |
Q: Hi ive had my albino candycane corn snake for about 2 months and during the first week he started to ...
A: Retained shed is a common problem in snakes and is usually nothing to worry about. if there is some ...
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| Ball Pythons and normal excretions | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I recently obtained an 8 month old male ball python. I have had him for two weeks now and he's eaten ...
A: It is possible that he excreted just before you got him so there may be no excretion from his 2 ...
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| Healthy snake death | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I had a 4 year old Taiwanese rat snake all was fine with him until I noticed he was not moving ...
A: The most likely cause of death would be parasites. this would be a parasitic worm that penetrates ...
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| breeding | 9/29/2008 |
Q: i would like to know if i can breed a hybird boa to a albino python this is my first time with big ...
A: Unfortunately you generally cant cross breed between species for a few reasons. in snakes ...
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| pink skin? | 9/29/2008 |
Q: ive had my boa for 1month or so now and everythings good she eat awesome shes friendly shes shed ...
A: Red tail boas do have a pink tinge to their skin and as they get older the tinge will either become ...
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| Baby Snakes | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I found these two baby snakes, they are about three inches long, and i can't figure out what they ...
A: They might be some form of black headed snake either western or southwestern black headed snakes. ...
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| HELP... LAST RESORT!!! | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 month old male candy cane corn snake. Ever since i brought him he doesn't like to be ...
A: Your temperatures are a bit low. this might not account for his behaviour but it does need to be ...
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| Is my snake sick? | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My snake has blue foggy eyes and I read that when his eyes are blue like that it means he's getting ...
A: All snakes eyes will go blue and cloudy when theyre coming up for a shed, this is completely normal. ...
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| my question | 9/26/2008 |
Q: okay, i have a columbian red tail boa, she's 5 months old, and 23 in. long. i feed her once a week. ...
A: This behavior is completely normal. snakes spend most of their time in their hide boxes because its ...
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| ball python | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I've got a ball python that i think is due to shed, he's not eaten for about 2 wks, his eyes are ...
A: Usually a Ball python will take about a week to complete the shedding process. if your snake is ...
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| wornding | 9/23/2008 |
Q: how long can you wait tell you feed your corn snake
A: If your corn is a baby and has just hatched, you will need to wait for it to digest its egg sack ...
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| Lost Cal. King Snake | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My son has lost his King snake in my SUV. This is the second time it has been lost, the first was in ...
A: ive lost my Ball Python a few times and its a shame snakes dont respond to their name =P Not only ...
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| Boa constrictor health | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I've got a boa constrictor and noticed about mid-week that he's got a bump on the end of his nose, ...
A: This sounds like a respiratory infection.the open mouth is due to the fact that your snake is ...
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| ball pythons | 9/16/2008 |
Q: Hey, I am going to get a ball python and before I buy it I want to learn as much as posible so that ...
A: i dont bother moving my snake to a different container when feeding. if the rat/mouse is left in the ...
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| Ball Python's eyes | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful Ball Python.... I've had him about 2 years... he's just a baby.... Last week I ...
A: it does sound like he has some form of infection around his eye area. this was probably due to the ...
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| ball pythons | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Hey, I am going to get a ball python and before I buy it I want to learn as much as posible so that ...
A: Ball pythons do make great first time snakes because of their docile nature and size. the only bad ...
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| My older corn snake. | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I'd like to ask a couple of questions. We adopted a red albino corn about 10 years ago. We were told ...
A: if what your corn snake's previous owner said was accurate, your corn is a real grandpa of a corn ...
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| housing two corns together | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I have a young corn snake, not more that 18 months old and I ...
A: Housing multiple corns together is absolutely fine. it is very important that the smaller corn gets ...
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| burmese python | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My snake that I just bought off craigslist is blowin bubbles from nostrels and mouth not big bubbles ...
A: snakes are the incredible survivors.i cant tell for sure because i havnt actualy seen him, but he ...
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| burmese python | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My snake that I just bought off craigslist is blowin bubbles from nostrels and mouth not big bubbles ...
A: this is definately a respiratory infection. it will need to be treated by a vet who will give it an ...
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| Eating habits of ball python | 9/11/2008 |
Q: We have had our ball python for around 6 months now. Initially he was eating one small mouse each 2 ...
A: It might help to give him a large or even a giant mouse once a week instead of two smaller mice each ...
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| common boa handling issue | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I adopted my first snake, Crush, from a friend a year and a half ago, who was moving and couldn't ...
A: Perseverance and patience are key to taming agressive snakes. eventually you will be able to tame ...
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| one boa is biting the other boa | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Yes hello, i have recently bought a red tail boa, and i also bought a Dumerial boa. They are both in ...
A: this is a tricky question as the reasons for fighting between animals can be complex hopefully the ...
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| An albino baby corn snake | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I had bought this snake from pet partners a few days ago. Do the eat once a week or once a month? Do ...
A: corn snakes, like most snakes, should be fed once a week on a mouse only slightly bigger than their ...
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| Aggressive Ball Pythons | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Well i having problems with my python, i just bought my snake a few days ago but he's really ...
A: the shed is almost definately the reason that your ball python is aggressive. becuase his eyes are ...
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| general question | 9/4/2008 |
Q: well i have two baby red tail boas... from the same mother and father. my first question is can the ...
A: You can breed the two Boas although it isn't recommended since you will be inbreeding them. like ...
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| Python | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have a burmese granite python - she is 3 years old and 8 foot long - she eats very well and seems ...
A: first off, I absolutely love granite burmese! so i really hope your snake gets better. This sounds ...
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| Snake Mites | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a red-tailed boa, and he has mites. Do the mites die if the snake is gone from the habitat? ...
A: no mites arent dangerous to people and cant feed off of humans either and it sounds like you did a ...
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| red-tailed Colombian Boa | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a red-tailed Colombian Boa snake. It's four months old....... I bought her when she was two ...
A: depending on how long she hasn't been feeding for could help decide what the problem is, especially ...
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| aggressive ball python | 8/27/2008 |
Q: i had a ball Python before that was pretty friendly but now i just brought a new ball python...i ...
A: there are 3 different tactics that you can try to tame your Ball python. the first one is a bit ...
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| My Boa Refuses to Eat. | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Okay I have had my red-tail boa for about a month and a half now and before she would eat no problem ...
A: depending on how long she hasn't been feeding for could help decide what the problem is, especially ...
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| Fighting for a meal | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have 2 Brazilian Rainbow boas. They are only about3 months old now so I let them share a 10 gal ...
A: It isnt particularly common but when multiple snakes are fed in the same enclosure it isnt rare ...
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| baby boa not eating properly | 8/20/2008 |
Q: i have a male and female pastel boa, brother and sister about 5 months old but the male has had a ...
A: Really its up to you whether you want to stick with him and help him through or just put him to ...
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| Common/Redtail Boa..are they the same? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: First off all are common boas and redtail boas the same snake? As i keep finding different info ...
A: you're not alone, the difference between common boas and redtail boas does confuse people. ...
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| sick snake? | 8/17/2008 |
Q: i have a ball python and he just got done shedding about a month ago,but now his eyes are blue and ...
A: the white bugs may be bark mites, which don't cause a problem for your snake, but are best ...
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| sick snake? | 8/17/2008 |
Q: i have a ball python and he just got done shedding about a month ago,but now his eyes are blue and ...
A: its not uncommon for a snake to shed a month apart, especially if young since theyre growing faster. ...
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| My female boa died | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My female boa died last night. I woke up this morning she was dead. It almost looks like she crushed ...
A: Im sorry for your loss, i hate to hear of any snakes death. unfortunately it can be very hard to ...
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| my brazilian has stoped eating | 8/12/2008 |
Q: i had gotten a baby brb from a breeder who didnt have the cleanest set up, she had 75 snakes in her ...
A: The inapetance and bad shed may be due to the mites that were present. they can put a snake off food ...
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| pet search | 8/12/2008 |
Q: ive decided i would like to find a pet, and i heard that ball pythons are very friendly. of course i ...
A: Ball or Royal pythons make great pets. i have one and i love him. they are generally the most docile ...
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| ringneck snakes | 8/12/2008 |
Q: How do u tell a ringneck snakes gender?
A: As far as i know there is no simple accurate way to identify males from females. the only definite ...
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| common boas | 8/11/2008 |
Q: could a male common boa breed with a colombian rainbow boa ?
A: unfortunately no. interbreeding between species generally doesn't work. this is because the genetic ...
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| King Snake | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have had my california king for about 15 years now. Recently she has been exhibiting a strange ...
A: thats very strange behaviour, but sounds bad. take your boa straight to a vet, it sounds like she ...
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| My south american red tail boa | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Three months ago she had a mouth infection. I treated her with antibiotics. Since then she is not ...
A: the shedding isn't a problem, it is a direct consequence of her being unwell, just make sure there ...
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| Odd Red tail behavior | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have two adult red tail boa's. A lot of the time during the day they are both looking straight up ...
A: is this a regular occurrence? or just a one of on this day. sometimes snakes do explore their cages ...
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| ball pythons together | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I two ball pythons. One is twice as big as the other, is it okay if they are near each other. I ...
A: its best not to keep the two pythons in the same tank as one another. they will not necessarily ...
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| texas brwn snake | 7/15/2008 |
Q: a while back i aquired a few texas brwn snake through a freind he had said it was caught in the ...
A: sorry about the late reply. dont worry, i wasnt going to suggest throwing them away! you could try ...
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| pastel redtail common boa biting | 7/15/2008 |
Q: i got my boa as a baby and she is about 5 6 months old and most of the baby's have had a problem ...
A: sorry about the late reply. i would reduce the amount of handling youre giving your snake. try ...
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| Shedding corn snake | 7/15/2008 |
Q: My corn snake has never shed his skin in one solid piece before as long as I've had him, this time ...
A: its certainly not dangerous for him to shed in bits, my royal always has. generally it is the ...
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| My snake wont eat | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I got my snake from my backyard and i just got a cage and it is a brown snake and it wont eat ...
A: i don't really advise taking snake's from your backyard and keeping them as pets for various reasons ...
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| New Rat Snake | 7/13/2008 |
Q: we just picked up a rat snake from the pet store, she's agressive because of being neglected for 2 ...
A: A good shed is a sign that although your snake is a bit stressed it should be healthy. The musk, is ...
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| red tail blowing bubbles from time to time | 7/9/2008 |
Q: same as i said above
A: this sounds like your snake has some form of respiratory infection or cold. you need to take your ...
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| female redtail boa | 7/6/2008 |
Q: we have a 11ft red tail and a 6 ft as well who are a breeding pair we recently housed them together ...
A: a couple of things you can do, is just to check the tank conditions. your temperatures should be 84F ...
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| female redtail boa | 6/30/2008 |
Q: we have a 11ft red tail and a 6 ft as well who are a breeding pair we recently housed them together ...
A: im going to need a bit more information to work out what this may be so a follow up would be needed, ...
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| female redtail boa | 6/28/2008 |
Q: we have a 11ft red tail and a 6 ft as well who are a breeding pair we recently housed them together ...
A: it is possible that your boas may have bred and your female is pregnant. if the belly of your ...
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| my corn snake gets agitated when handled | 5/23/2008 |
Q: i bought a corn snake last week, im not sure of the age but it is around 2 foot long. when i first ...
A: Little things like that can discourage a snake. your best option is just to leave it alone and dont ...
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| Boa Constricter | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Something is wrong with My Boa's skin. It just started to come off when I touched her or she rubs ...
A: this may just be a skin shed. not all snakes shed in one piece. the white areas are where the top ...
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| Snake not eating | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I have a corn snake that I tried to feed tonight and gave the snake the regular size rat that she ...
A: This sounds a lot like a respiratory infection. have a look in her mouth and check for any cheese ...
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| Cause of Cornsnake death. | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I've been searching for a reason why my snake died. I noticed a few days ago she was looking kind of ...
A: it could be any number of things. just looking pale doesn't suggest that there's anything wrong with ...
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| Corn Snakes | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Recently one of my snakes, a male butter corn snake, died suddenly. 2 days previous he had eaten 2 ...
A: its hard to say how he died, it could have been anything. without more information about how long ...
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| feeding issues | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I found a snake my cats were playing with. Externally, the wounds seem to be healed. I put a lizard ...
A: it is possible that the incident may have put him off his food. the food you feed him should be no ...
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| unhappy redtail | 4/16/2008 |
Q: We have a three year old red tail and he's always been easy enough to handle. About a month ago we ...
A: The cause could be anything at all. it may just be the change of having a female in his environment ...
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| Red Tail Boa Refuses To Eat | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have a red tail boa who is about 6 months old. She is a little longer than when I got her before ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of your loss. i doubt there was much you could do and the same with the vet. its a ...
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| Help, Worried | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I've had my albino female corn snake for many years now, I'd say she's an adult and has always been ...
A: Lots of information there. The inappetance on its own would be nothing to worry about but all the ...
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| Red Tail Boa Refuses To Eat | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I have a red tail boa who is about 6 months old. She is a little longer than when I got her before ...
A: Take your snake to a vet asap. All the temps and humidity are fine which are the main causes of ...
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| corn snake | 4/9/2008 |
Q: IS 12 YRS OLD . EVERY SEVERAL MONTHS DOES NOT EAT FOR MANY WEEKS. HE IS VERY HEALTHY OTHERWISE.HE ...
A: If your snake is healthy there isn't likely a problem. Its odd to have a snake stop feeding every ...
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| My Ball Phyton | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Ball Phyton that is about 4ft in length and 3 inches in wieth. he got out of his room about ...
A: Ball pythons are fussy feeders anyway, i should know, my ball python hasn't eaten in about 15 weeks. ...
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| corn acting bad | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have had my male corn snake for around three years now. I also have two ball pythons. Recently ...
A: Its currently corn snake breeding season and if your snake is older than 18 months he is of breeding ...
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| corn snakes | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My grandson has a baby corn snake and every time it eats a fussia with in afew hours throws it up we ...
A: The food size may be too large for him to eat at the moment. if its a baby corn snake it should be ...
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| Twitching | 4/6/2008 |
Q: and recently my two beautyful cornsnake's have been really restless. This includes twitching and my ...
A: Its mating season around this time of year for corn snakes (March - June) so they will probably be ...
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| boa fecses | 4/5/2008 |
Q: he is nearly 2ft and he has fed once and shreded during my time with him but has not yet produced ...
A: The faeces is probably there, just hard to see, have a good look and if not he may be constipated. ...
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| Humidity -- wild moss | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I just noticed that my adult corn snake started having skin on his scales sticking up in some ...
A: It may be unsafe to use moss from the woods as there may be parasites or bacteria in it that can ...
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| Corn Snake > | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Not to long ago i purchased my corn snake off my friend as she couldn't look after her anymore. She ...
A: Only very few instances would feeding in your snakes cage cause a problem so it isn't that. The ...
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| Ball Python | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have had my Ball since Feb 07 he was a great eater until about 3 months ago he hasn't ate but is ...
A: Good old ball pythons are the most annoying feeders. My Royal hasn't eaten in about 15 weeks, so ...
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| agressive cornsnake | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I recently bought what i believe to be either a red albino or carolina cornsnake from a friend. The ...
A: First off i apologize for the late reply. ok. probably the best thing to do would be to leave him ...
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| Blood and mucus from mouth of red tail boa | 3/23/2008 |
Q: We have had this boa for about 7 years and he wasn't even 1 when we bought him. In the last 2 ...
A: Something like this does sound like a respiratory infection like the pet store suggested. It may ...
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| Sick Garter snake | 3/23/2008 |
Q: My pet garter snake (approx. 2 -3 years old) has been convulsing and twitching for the past couple ...
A: This sounds like a neurological problem. this is very serious and your snake needs to be taken to a ...
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| feeding my snake | 3/19/2008 |
Q: .. how r u?? i have a kenyan sand boa, i got it about 2 months ago and since then its sleeping under ...
A: Like most snakes they require heating, this is usually in the form of a bulb and heat mat, both at ...
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| Feeding | 3/17/2008 |
Q: How do I know what time to feed my corn snake? He is almost four feet long, and I also don't know ...
A: The Rule of thumb is that you feed your snake as soon as its previous feed has passed through. i.e. ...
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| can i get a viper? | 3/14/2008 |
Q: hey im living in ireland and i have a few snakes i have a cali king snake, ball python, bullsnake ...
A: Most, if not all vipers are protected under DWA. This means that you need licenses among other ...
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| My First Corn Snake | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I've recently purchased a young albino corn snake,hatched 05/07/07,he is approx 20 cms long,his ...
A: The whole tank should be at about 82-84F. there should be a hide box at both ends of the tank if ...
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| kingsnake has swollen throat | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I've had my black kingsnake for nearly 8 years now and never seen this condition. His throat is ...
A: Swellings can be a number of things, most of which should be checked out by a vet straight away. It ...
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| Red tail Boa behaviour | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I have a red tail boa she is our first snake and I am not always sure that it was maybe the right ...
A: Firstly, don't handle her when she's shedding. Snakes are completely blind (or close to) when they ...
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| growing,wierd behaviour | 3/1/2008 |
Q: shes also never shed in the 6 weeks ive had her,and she acts wierd she moves her tail like a ...
A: First off, what an excellent choice of snake! I love albino Boas, they are stunning looking animals. ...
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| UVA Bulb - Royal Python | 2/28/2008 |
Q: For the first time ever i have put a 100w UVA bulb in with my Royal Python. Normally i would just ...
A: It wont cause any harm to your snake provided you have a hide box where your snake can escape the ...
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| mites | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I'm Sergio and i wanted to ask you if my corn snake needs a heating light at night (red ones) i ...
A: They can come in on the substrate, on some housing equipment etc, they can come from a shop, or you ...
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| bleeding nose on corn snake | 2/28/2008 |
Q: my son has a corn snake that is about a year old and his nose started to bleed do you know why? he ...
A: My advice would be to get him to a vet to get checked out as soon as possible. not feeding for two ...
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| night light, thawed mice,and water | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I'm Sergio and i wanted to ask you if my corn snake needs a heating light at night (red ones) i ...
A: Well, i live in the UK and i need a light on constantly to get the right temperature in the tank. If ...
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| mysterious death of ball python | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I got my ball python, Monty, around Christmas time. He was 10 years old roughly, and about 4 ft ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of your snake's death. sudden death in an apparently healthy snake is probably the ...
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| housing snakes together of different species | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have recently acquired a red-tailed boa and a reticulated python. I want to know if I can put ...
A: I personally wouldnt. I am generally against keeping snakes of different species together as it can ...
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| the death of my first corn snake | 1/15/2008 |
Q: i have a small corn snake about 18 inches long. this was my first snake, i had him for about 6 ...
A: You don't need to stop handling the snake in winter months, so long as it is not kept out for too ...
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| snake tank | 1/15/2008 |
Q: im making an enclosure at school out of wood ( M D F ) and im curious to what things i need to clean ...
A: First off, i apologize for the late reply, i was on holiday when i get your message, well i still ...
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| snake tank | 1/14/2008 |
Q: im making an enclosure at school out of wood ( M D F ) and im curious to what things i need to clean ...
A: you can get these sheets of fake plastic wood in some DIY shops, that you can stick on top of the ...
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| the death of my first corn snake | 1/12/2008 |
Q: i have a small corn snake about 18 inches long. this was my first snake, i had him for about 6 ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of your snake's death. I can say that his death wasn't your fault, the pet shop ...
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| snakes.california king | 1/8/2008 |
Q: i have not made any changes to her living condition or surroundings
A: Feeding problems...got to be the most annoying problem for a snake keeper - especially when you cant ...
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| Ball Python | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Hey im a first time snake owner so im alittle confused with some things. For the past several weeks ...
A: I use the Shed Ease by ESU Reptile,but there are loads of similar products out there that work fine. ...
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| Ball Python | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Hey im a first time snake owner so im alittle confused with some things. For the past several weeks ...
A: The problem of feeding may be linked to the skin left on his eyes (skin caps) since he probably ...
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| Help! | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My daughter received a ball python for Christmas. We fed him for the first time and he did greta. We ...
A: If he ate the rat pup, then if theres a problem it is unlikely to be caused by that. The food for ...
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| inflamed belly of my python | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I recently took my python, which I have had for 8 years in good health, to the vet in response to my ...
A: Yes it is a good idea to soak him for a while every other day or so as this can help clear up the ...
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| inflamed belly of my python | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I recently took my python, which I have had for 8 years in good health, to the vet in response to my ...
A: Sounds a lot like Scale Rot. The scales will turn a browny pink colour - kind of salmon coloured - ...
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| snake v lizard? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: is it possible for a snake to share a large vavarium with a lizard? i have an adult cornsnake of ...
A: No. Ill expand a bit on the one word answer :P I'm sure its possible in some cases but snakes can ...
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| Ball Python | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I have recently received a 6 month old male Ball Python for a birthday present, I have never had any ...
A: Yet again I've had this trouble with my female Redtail Boa. I got her recently and she refuses to ...
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| Ball Python | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I have recently received a 6 month old male Ball Python for a birthday present, I have never had any ...
A: I had this trouble with my male boa, wouldn't go anywhere near my girlfriend without striking, it’s ...
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| snake | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1yr old 2'ball. called fang she shed her skin yesterday but she did NOT remove the old skin ...
A: She may shed it off herself. If she doesn't within the next few days you can either give her a good ...
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| king snake skin abrasion | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I noticed a couple of days ago that my (appx)9 mnth old durango king had a patch a rough abraded ...
A: No you shouldn't need to do anything with the abrasion, your snake should shed it out. Keep an eye ...
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| red tail boa (female) | 12/23/2007 |
Q: how can i tell if my red tail boa is pregnant she is about 6 foot ane 3 years old she is in with a ...
A: It definitely sounds like she's pregnant due to the feeding pattern and swollen stomach. If she's ...
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| PYHTONS AND BOAS | 12/20/2007 |
Q: PLEASE CAN YOU TELL ME WHEATHER A IMPERTAR BOA CONSTICTOR CAN LIVE WITH A BALL PYTHON, BOA IS 4FT ...
A: In a word, yes. You can house Boa's and Ball Pythons together. Personally, i don't tend to keep ...
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| injury | 12/19/2007 |
Q: k a couple days ago i was holdin my python an she crawled down my leg and as i stood up i ...
A: I can't answer this question for sure unless i actually see the snake itself, this may be just a ...
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| corn snake | 12/18/2007 |
Q: heya, i aquired a small corn snake about.. 6 odd months ago, shes coming up to 2 years old, she was ...
A: No snake is prone to obesity, its all down to the keeper. Generally, you should feed a snake a ...
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