I notice lately my snake tongue flickering has been real slow now is that normal couse I know normally her flickering is fast
03-23-2012, 12:08 PM
WingedWolfPsion
It usually means "I'm going to bite you"... lol
What were the circumstances?
03-23-2012, 12:43 PM
samgoody9
Na just picked her up to change her water and it was really slow flicker she Was around my hand as usual
03-23-2012, 02:10 PM
rebelrachel13
Not quite sure what you're describing. She still doing it, or just that one time? Bet ya woke her up.
03-23-2012, 03:04 PM
crazyj83
Its probably nothing to worry about unless you notice her openong her mouth, making popping sounds, or see bubbles from her nose and mouth area. if you notice any of those things its possibly an RI and needs checked by a vet. But i'm in no way trying to worry you, just informing you of what to watch for. Keep us posted, and good luck.
03-23-2012, 03:53 PM
DShaw
Probably just woke her up
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03-23-2012, 03:57 PM
RichsBallPythons
Ive witnessed this from snakes i got from shipments. if they arrived cool their tongue is slower to respond and move.
03-23-2012, 04:06 PM
ballpythonluvr
Re: Slow tongue flickering normal?!?!
My female normal did this when I got her due to being to cold.
03-23-2012, 04:11 PM
crazyj83
Yep, i forgot to mention cold can be another issue.
03-23-2012, 08:14 PM
drezden
I thought that quick tongue flickering means that the snake is agitated.. and slower tongue flickering means the snake is calmer and smelling around.
When I first got my snake his tongue would come only halfway out and it would be quickly flicking up and down and then back in..
Now that he is more used to handling his tongue comes all the way out and it's a slower fully extended flickering.
Am I wrong? I thought slower means the snake was more relaxed.
Samgoody, when your snake is doing the slow flicker do you see more of her tongue than you did before when it was quicker.. or is it the same length?