Ok i just got a new adult like 3 years old BP and his skin is pretty loose i read it could be dehydration or internal mites not sure what to do ?
10-19-2009, 08:55 AM
derrabe
Re: Loose Skin?
Could be many things, make sure you offer alot of water, and also attempt tp feed it could be just way under fed. As far as internal mites I have no experience, but if you offer water and food help ruling things out. If you have pictures it would help.
Ok i just got a new adult like 3 years old BP and his skin is pretty loose i read it could be dehydration or internal mites not sure what to do ?
I've never heard of internal mites but I have heard of parasites. I'll bet if you feed that snake really well it will fill it's skin out. A vet check might help as well.
10-19-2009, 05:55 PM
adam_degel
Re: Loose Skin?
from what i've heard loose skin and a pyramid shaped back is the result of poor diet or it has fasted for awhile!.. start feeding it every 7 days or after it poops!
10-19-2009, 06:21 PM
Gordon21
Re: Loose Skin?
ok thnks guys im gonna go ahead and make sure hes fed just right and has plenty of water and in about a week or 2 ima see if he looks better or give him a lil more time and if it dont work i will take him to the vet or this really good reptile store that i kno of
10-19-2009, 06:24 PM
LGL
Re: Loose Skin?
If it is only like this right before the vent, he/she may have just defecated recently. It does not appear to be dehydration, but definitely keep a water bowl available to him/her at all times. My guess is that he/she will be back loose the loose skin after a few meals.
