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Spine pops when palpating

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  • 08-03-2014, 07:34 PM
    Galaxygirl
    Spine pops when palpating
    I just had a thought and wanted to make sure this is okay. When palpating our 2500g female, her spine cracked/popped on more than one occasion as she slithered through my fingers. Am I squeezing her too hard or is this okay?
  • 08-04-2014, 01:44 PM
    RellesReptiles
    Re: Spine pops when palpating
    I have that happen plenty often with my snakes; I figure it's similar to when we are stiff in the morning and everything is cracking when you get out of bed.
    I wouldn't TRY to make it happen, as you wouldn't want to cause any damage, but I wouldn't worry about a few pops when you palpate. Only worry if she starts acting limp or has obvious poking-out ribs.
  • 08-04-2014, 03:10 PM
    Galaxygirl
    Re: Spine pops when palpating
    Thanks! I figured it was fine, but just wanted to check with experienced people just in case. (:
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