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Bloated RTB

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  • 03-04-2008, 11:32 PM
    RBCpythons
    Bloated RTB
    I have a red tail who is like 4 or 5 months old. He feels like a balloon towards his tail section. He litterally feels like he is full of air. Now i have never encountered this with any of my other snakes. does anyone have any advice on this???

    thanks,
    Brandon
  • 03-04-2008, 11:39 PM
    starmom
    Re: Bloated RTB
    With Balls, a nice tubby is called for with some gentle massaging... works like a charm! Oh, and maybe massage near a trash can or something...:O;)
  • 03-04-2008, 11:40 PM
    ladywhipple02
    Re: Bloated RTB
    Do you have pictures? Typically, a red tail is more "boxy" shaped until you get to the tail, where it takes on the more rounded shape of a python.

    Is it possible this snake has been overfed? When was the last time it took a number 2?
  • 03-05-2008, 12:56 AM
    RBCpythons
    Re: Bloated RTB
    i just put him in a warm bath and massaged his bloated area, and he pooped. Holy cow it was alot. so anyways thanks for the advice. he looks and feels much better now.

    Thanks,
    Brandon:D
  • 03-05-2008, 01:08 AM
    starmom
    Re: Bloated RTB
    I'm glad it worked for for you both! :P
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