Re: Problem with baby retic
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Originally Posted by
cinnamonpython
he will probable have it back in its normal position by the end of the day. i wouldn't be worried. ;)
Ok, I sure hope so. I worry so much about him especially because it was extremely hard to find a retic in my area.
Re: Problem with baby retic
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Originally Posted by
reptileexperts
lol happens all the time when they bite things that they don't eat. Their jaw is very much different than what ours is like and the bottom acts independently to each side only linked by skin and maybe a slight piece of cartlidge in some cases. When they miss bite it seems to knock one side of the jaw to the side sometimes. But after a couple yawns he'll be fine. If it really worries you, if its close enough to feeding time give him a meal and it'll straighten right up.
On a side note - you need to push through the striking while it's young. My mainland male from Bob Clark was quite tub aggressive when I first got him. I took my bites, and worked with him regadless as much as possbile. Now, as long as its not feeding day I can just open the tub and pull him out. Best to get him calmed and use to you now before the real damage can start.
Good to know he'll be okay. He just ate 2 days ago though.
I'm trying-he's actually a lot better than he was. He used to bite me once I got him out too. He doesn't bite out of the tub anymore, and isn't as bad as he was while still in the tub. I try and work with him as much as possible.
Re: Problem with baby retic
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Originally Posted by
reptileexperts
Are you hook conditioning him?
Yes. I use a makeshift hook right now until I can buy a nice one.