spinning?

ok so i was in informed today of spinning
i found a couple things that talk about spiders having this
does anybody know of where i can do a little research of it
think my little loki has this
my vet doesnt know what caused his tremors and his head shakes
first i was told ibd and now this
i was told that it would not shorten his life but still i would like to know what is going on
thanx
kittycat

If you use the search function about and search for "spider spinning" a ton of information will show up.

After that, if you have any specific questions, don't hesitate to ask.

-adam

I like sit and spinning

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/moreph...t-and-Spin.jpg

Where are you at in Louisiana, Kitty Cat?

I don't know of two many vets that speciallize in reptiles in Louisiana. I know of the best out there, somaybe I could point you towards a specialist if something really is wrong.

im in lafayette

there isn't many here
i just learned that the other day when my loki got an ri
he is doing ok and the only time i saw him shake was the first day i brought him to the vet (same day he had a seizure) is about 2 days ago
im thinking when he gets nervous it triggers it
i kinda read about the spiders spinningill do more reading but what i read does it pertain to snakes too?
thanx
kittycat

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Originally Posted by kittycat1478

im in lafayette

i kinda read about the spiders spinningill do more reading but what i read does it pertain to snakes too?
thanx
kittycat

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Spider ball pythons, not actual spiders.

I have heard that normals can "spin" too....and that a spinner can live a perfectly healthy life. So far as I know, it's not a degenerative problem or an illness....just a quirk in the nervous system that they can live with if its not too severe.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Spider ball pythons, not actual spiders.

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I really doubt that her ball python is 'spinning' for the same reason that a spider bp would.

If your snake has had 'seizures' and is ill, it could just be extreamly stressed and sick.

Get your snake's health back to normal and see if it continues.

its been bout 2 1/2 weeks since he was treated i believe

he stays in his hide all day explores at night and eats very well
the vet believes the reason he had a seizure is because he had very little oxygen getting to his brain
which might have been the reason for his shakes
but he wasnt positive
even if this is what it is is it possible to breed him w/out it being passed on?
if i cant safely oh well
hes my little man he's not going anywhere
thanx
cat

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Spider ball pythons, not actual spiders.

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oops thanx for clearin that up