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  1. 11-07-2011, 04:51 PM #1
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    small slit under bp's head

    ok i just fed my bp a f/t small mouse he used to eat f/t fuzzy and when i fed him i looked under his head and he has a small slit, theres no blood coming out. i just want to know if its supposed to look like that when hes eating or should i be worried?
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  2. 11-07-2011, 04:51 PM #2
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    Yes that is supposed to be there.
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    Re: small slit under bp's head

    It allows their bottom jaw to stretch.
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    whew ok good was starting to get worried thanks alot
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    Re: small slit under bp's head

    X3 very normal but a little unerving the first time you notice it
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    Lol, it does look kind of scary, but it's completely normal!
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    Yup lol its actually a flap of skin lol its what allows them to open their jaw so far without ripping their face LOL

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