Re: Excercise for snakes?
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Originally Posted by
Jeo123
So in the wild, obviously BP's would still be spending a lot of time in their hiding spots, but they would also be roaming around a lot.
I guess to some extent holding them and letting them roam around your arm is excercise, but doesn't it seem like they need more to do in life?
Sometimes I wonder if I should start encouraging her to pull her self out of the tank a few times a week:strong:.
I'm pretty sure they tend to remain in one location for as long as possible. Venturing out would mean that they are increasing the odds another animal will find them.
Re: Excercise for snakes?
So, supplemental question to the original. My bp doesn't tend to wander much, which I realize is normal but sometimes he just goes on a real field trip around and around his tank, even after he's eaten. This is generally regardless of season, but I considered he may be searching for a mate.
Random slithering-sprees are not a bad sign for anything right? Unless he's freaking out from being too hot, or is otherwise acting unnaturally (acting sick) which he has never had a problem with.
Oh, and he also does this when the window is open and he senses pressure change/breeze. Seems to want to go out the window during summer!
Re: Excercise for snakes?
In my opinion, Ball pythons love to stay in their hide, in this they feel secure. In order to digest they need the right and proper temperature and I think this is enough for them but it would not hurt if they do roam around or handle them. Hope this helps! But I am not quite sure this is only in my opinion. :):D