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  • 09-15-2019, 05:10 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    My mom with Behira yesterday. She's getting big! Behira, not my mom.

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/thtJ0uc.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/qa7JFM6.jpg
  • 09-15-2019, 08:24 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    That's awesome Dave. Your mom is beautiful and Ms. B looks great. She's pushing 5ft. eh?
  • 09-15-2019, 11:03 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy View Post
    That's awesome Dave. Your mom is beautiful and Ms. B looks great. She's pushing 5ft. eh?

    You flattered the heck out of my mom EL-Ziggy!

    They are both about 5ft actually. :)

    I think Behira is at least that now, but I've never measured her. Just judging by how much she takes up of the 6X2' Boaphile when I put her back or take her out. She's over 1,600G and I think he body condition looks great. That's most important to me. She's doing really well eating medium rats every 3 weeks.
  • 09-15-2019, 11:13 PM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    She definitely looks great dave and as you say her body condition looks spot on mate.
    Mum looks like she enjoys holding her too

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  • 09-24-2019, 09:30 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    My favorite lady and my favorite reptile together! Doesn't happen often, but Katie offered while I was cleaning Behira's bowls and giving her fresh water.

    https://i.imgur.com/muLCLhI.jpg?1https://i.imgur.com/678uQMe.jpg?1https://i.imgur.com/U7lOE6k.jpg?1https://i.imgur.com/nSCywVp.jpg?1
  • 09-24-2019, 10:22 PM
    Bogertophis
    There's the proof! Blondes DO have more fun! :D (you could also take my word for it, lol)
  • 09-29-2019, 09:43 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Caught a cool picture of Behira with her nose under her hide while her body was under it holding the hide up.

    She also devoured a medium rat tonight and continues to be doing great!

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/gR7oDBl.jpg
  • 10-17-2019, 03:25 PM
    dakski
  • 10-18-2019, 09:37 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Behira dropped a bomb last night and I got some pictures (with iPhone only sadly) of her in her light phase. She really looked stunning today. I also got a dry weight on her, 1,650g.

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/mu4eehw.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/3dHKsj5.jpg
  • 10-20-2019, 07:15 PM
    cletus
    Beautiful snake!
  • 10-24-2019, 09:34 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    My friend Alyssa came over yesterday. She's apprehensive about snakes, but not afraid. She hadn't been to the house in a few years and hadn't met Behira. The first snake she held was Shayna (my Albino Spider BP) and in general, she's pretty brave.

    She really dug Behira and thought she was a total sweetheart. I cannot argue that. She also loved Solana and thought she was stunning. She pet Frank (Northern Blue Tongue Skink), but didn't hold him.

    Here are a few pics of her with Behira. I love educating and getting people to love the reptiles, but especially the snakes.

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/zoVeQ6k.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/BMKCMFp.jpg
  • 10-24-2019, 10:45 PM
    MarkL1561
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Why didn’t she like the skink out of curiosity?


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  • 10-25-2019, 01:15 AM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MarkL1561 View Post
    Why didn’t she like the skink out of curiosity?


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    It's not that she didn't like him. I think she was more comfortable with the snakes. Frank can be squirmy if not supported correctly. Also, his look is very different. I've had many people comment that he looks odd - somewhere between a snake and a lizard. She happily pet him and he was the last animal out and we were about to eat dinner. I think she was on reptile overload and hungry.
  • 10-25-2019, 01:44 AM
    Bogertophis
    Well you did good, getting her comfortable with snakes...maybe next time for the skink. :gj:
  • 10-29-2019, 12:31 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Behira left me a present this morning. Dry, she's now 1,690G. She seems to be having another growth spurt.

    Behira and I had some quality time. She's so gentle. It's fun for me, today, I got to be a tree!

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/O07lZV1.jpg
    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/Zvfn0ei.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/AEkVDKH.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/mU6qiv5.jpg
  • 10-30-2019, 08:35 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
  • 11-02-2019, 01:21 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Got some good shots of Behira this morning. Katie was sleeping and I had some quality time with Feliz and Behira.

    She's getting big, but still, gentle as ever. She was in her semi-dark phase.

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/knXSsI0.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/52vqhCP.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/5HolBu3.jpg

    This is my favorite:

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/tJdiPjc.jpg
  • 11-02-2019, 01:24 PM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    She has some amazing eyes dave.
    She's looking great, weird how the freckles come and go on the head, I've got a couple that doi it, must be part of there camouflage

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  • 11-16-2019, 12:11 AM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
  • 11-17-2019, 10:01 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Wanted to share a quick story about Behira from tonight. I am really proud/happy.

    She's deep in blue. However, her water's were drying out and I wanted to change them. I am not a fan of going into bigger constrictors cages unannounced or moving around in there while they are in there. Her being in blue didn't make me feel more comfortable.

    I do not handle in shed and usually do not bother my snakes at all, but I wanted to refresh the water for both humidity and drinkability. I clean water for all my snakes and wash the bowls at least once a week, or as needed.

    Anyway, I opened the tank and rubbed Behira with the hook handle, as I usually do. She gently hissed at me. I did it again, and again, a gentle hiss. No defensiveness, but definitely not a happy camper. I stroked her a few times with my hand and she let out another, quiet hiss, and then let me gently move her to her holding container for the 3 minutes it took to change water and clean bowls.

    To be clear, Behira has never hissed at me. She's usually quite amenable. However, I've never handled her in blue either.

    I've had and heard of worse reactions from snakes when in deep blue. I am really happy with her that she told me how she felt, but was calm about it, and let me move her anyway. We've worked really hard together for a long time to develop a rapport, and I couldn't' be happier with how either of us handled the situation.

    I am probably looking into this too much, but it made me happy to know that even when not happy, she communicates that, rather than acting on that.
  • 11-17-2019, 10:08 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Great example of being “a student of the serpent!”


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  • 11-23-2019, 08:59 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
  • 11-24-2019, 06:05 AM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Behira looking great dave, I love the light phases on her,

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  • 11-24-2019, 11:48 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Had Behira out today as a friend was over and wanted to see how she was doing. She's a "fan" favorite. He took the pictures.

    She looks much bigger when I see me holding her than she does to me in person. She's getting heavy though. Going to need two hands/arms to support her soon, or keep her around draped over my shoulders.

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/J2sCixW.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/ZrVCseE.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/ObmR50R.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/6e8DMju.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/nMOCOpb.jpg
  • 12-02-2019, 02:15 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Behira weighed in at about 1,700G after her last waste deposit last week. That was about the same as her last weigh in, dry, but sure left a lot this time.

    Her body shape is good and she eats tonight.

    She is outgrowing this container. Good thing I have a big plastic bin for her as she grows.

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/2n4WyXw.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/QIa9pmb.jpg
  • 12-02-2019, 10:44 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Behira is one beefy beautiful beastie brother!
  • 12-02-2019, 11:32 PM
    Bogertophis
    She's really grown a lot! Very nice colors too. It's funny, boas seem to take forever to grow, but then all of a sudden they do & you realize how far they've come
    by how much heavier they are. ;)
  • 12-03-2019, 12:03 AM
    Bogertophis
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dakski View Post
    ...To be clear, Behira has never hissed at me. She's usually quite amenable. However, I've never handled her in blue either.

    I've had and heard of worse reactions from snakes when in deep blue. I am really happy with her that she told me how she felt, but was calm about it, and let me move her anyway. We've worked really hard together for a long time to develop a rapport, and I couldn't' be happier with how either of us handled the situation.

    I am probably looking into this too much, but it made me happy to know that even when not happy, she communicates that, rather than acting on that.

    I agree, you are both to be commended for communicating so well. :D Really, that's what it is...she knows you & it's best to remind a snake that's in blue that yes, she
    does know you, lol. Snakes just want to feel safe, & they feel safe when they know & remember their humans...ie. no threat detected.

    Avoiding a bite from a well-raised boa is better for everyone, & not at all impossible. I never had one bite from the BCI I used to have, & even when not in blue, now &
    then she'd just let out a huge evil-sounding hiss when I needed to do something in her cage or wanted to take her out. I just pet her to remind her she knew me, then
    she'd settle right down. She just didn't like to be rushed, lol.
  • 12-03-2019, 01:13 AM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy View Post
    Behira is one beefy beautiful beastie brother!

    Thanks EL-Ziggy. She's still got a ways to go, but yeah, healthy and happy. I wish her iridescence came through in pictures, but not so much.

    Also, we are having a two day snow storm here in northern CT, and I didn't feed last night or tonight. Poor Behira will have to wait until tomorrow to eat. Didn't want to risk feeding and having a power outage, even with the whole home generator. Not worth it. 2 days doesn't mean anything to her eating every 3 weeks. The other guys and girls will deal too.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    She's really grown a lot! Very nice colors too. It's funny, boas seem to take forever to grow, but then all of a sudden they do & you realize how far they've come
    by how much heavier they are. ;)

    Yeah, she's getting more than an armful in both size and weight.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    I agree, you are both to be commended for communicating so well. :D Really, that's what it is...she knows you & it's best to remind a snake that's in blue that yes, she
    does know you, lol. Snakes just want to feel safe, & they feel safe when they know & remember their humans...ie. no threat detected.

    Avoiding a bite from a well-raised boa is better for everyone, & not at all impossible. I never had one bite from the BCI I used to have, & even when not in blue, now &
    then she'd just let out a huge evil-sounding hiss when I needed to do something in her cage or wanted to take her out. I just pet her to remind her she knew me, then
    she'd settle right down. She just didn't like to be rushed, lol.

    It's funny. I trust all my animals, but Behira and I have special bond and she's very easy to read. Having said that, hook training has worked well for all the bigger snakes I have (or will be big snakes). Feliz has nailed the lock as it turned (now I turn it before I take the drape down) and then two or three taps later with the hook handle and it's, "okay Dad, pick me up."

    I showed the progression thread of Behira, but today I took a few pictures of Feliz in the same size enclosure as Behira was in when I took her pictures today.

    He's 460G dry having not eaten in 3 weeks (2 week schedule and shed last week so skipped while in shed). That's about what Behira weighed when I got her. WOW - look at the difference. Now, keep in mind, Feliz is a dwarf BCC and will probably never be bigger than Behira is now weight wise. Maybe a little thicker and a little shorter, but his dad is all 4 1/2-5FT at 8 years old. So not an apples to apples, but that was about Behira's size when I got her. I wish I had a better picture of her when she was that weight and size in the same container, but I had a smaller container I used for her.

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/mH476Mu.jpg

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/2n4WyXw.jpg
  • 12-03-2019, 07:53 AM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Both looking great dave, feliz getting a nice gold look to him

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  • 12-04-2019, 03:39 AM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    I fed 5/7 snakes tonight. About 20 minutes before feeding, I checked on Behira, and she was in her water dish on the cool side. Temps are about 78-80F over there and 80-84F ambient/middle, and about 86-88F on the hot side. Humidity is about 55% which has never been an issue in winter, and I raise it when she sheds, which she did recently. She had been all over the tank today and I've never seen her in her water bowl. I thought it was peculiar, but decided to feed anyway and see what happened.

    By the time I went to feed, and the lights had been out for a few minutes, she was already out of the water, in hunt mode, and waiting for a rat. She nailed the F/T rat without hesitation.

    I guess she felt like being in the water. No sign of any other issues and she could not have struck harder.

    Here is her in the water dish:

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/AnZlCnG.jpg


    Here she is with 130G medium rat:

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/0puYu47.jpg
  • 12-04-2019, 03:51 AM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    I'm surprised she didn't over flow it and soak everything
    Behira looking so good dave

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  • 12-04-2019, 03:56 AM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by richardhind1972 View Post
    I'm surprised she didn't over flow it and soak everything
    Behira looking so good dave

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    It was close. I just filled it yesterday. The boaphile tanks are pretty solid and I'd just have to wipe it up, but that would have been a pain since I wanted to feed her.
  • 12-09-2019, 07:52 AM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Behira has been shedding more frequently lately. Usually, she sheds anywhere from every 6 weeks to 3 months. She's definitely been growing of late, but shed on 11-23-19 and looks like she will shed in the next 2-3 weeks again, if not possibly sooner. I did see her soak once, and I am 100% sure she does not have mites.

    On the mites, no mites in bowl after soak, and I even filtered the water through paper towels to be sure. I use paper substrate and no evidence in the tank. Additionally, she is eating and shows zero signs of discomfort. Also, no other animal in the collection is showing any signs of distress.

    Humidity has dropped to about 50%-55% in her enclosure (hot side the former and cool side the latter). Could a growth spurt and/or lower humidity cause more frequent sheds.

    Again, no other signs of distress. She's a dream when handled and eats like a pig, etc. I am probably making a bigger deal than I should, but am interested in thoughts.

    Further, I have a mistking setup for Ezzy and Ferry who stay about 75F and have much smaller tanks than everyone else. That maintains about 75-85% humidity for them in the winter. I got tubing and nozzles and I am running to Behira's tank, Jeff's soon to be tank, Shayna's tank, Yafe's tank, and Feliz's tank as well. I will have shutoff valves for the summer of if humidity gets too high. However, I'd rather see the boas in the 60% or higher range and Yafe too, especially with the RI when I got him. I imagine that cannot hurt.
  • 12-09-2019, 02:39 PM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Hi dave
    My older girls are wanting more food and seem to be shedding closer.
    it may be some thing to do with her growth spurt or could be a hormone thing as she is at sexual maturity now and there internal body clock may be adjusting accordingly

    As you say I'd be very surprised if its mites. as you have always been super strict with quarantine

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  • 12-13-2019, 12:51 AM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    I have yet to install the misting system (but will ASAP) but have been keeping humidity up and Behira will shed again soon. She was in full blue two days ago. Looks like she will shed at about the 3 week mark from her last shed.

    I am hoping either upping the humidity resolves the frequent shed issue, or it's not an issue and an isolated thing, or it resolves itself.

    I've heard that occasionally snakes can get "rapid shed syndrome" and it doesn't end well. Of course, that's over a long period of time. Just my nerves kicking in I hope.

    Her past 3 Sheds:

    8/29/19: 3 months from previous shed - 5/31/19 - and about 1,500G - 1,590G.

    10/18/19: Gained about 60G to about 1,650G

    11/23/19: Gained another 40G to about 1,690G.

    Shedding estimate now: 12/15/19. She had one 130G medium rat since her last shed and ate with gusto. Probably put on another 40G from that.
  • 12-16-2019, 08:43 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Behira shed last night (12-15-19) and is looking good. She had a perfect shed.

    I am still concerned about her shedding again after only 3 weeks, and the pattern of shedding closer together, but I will have to wait and see.

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/ZBz5Ziu.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/4vtvrz6.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/xauhm5n.jpg?1https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/RtcUO03.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/qhqO8AN.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/BPRkOKS.jpg?1
  • 12-22-2019, 10:44 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Behira nailed a medium rat tonight. I've also been keeping humidity up and install the misting system this week (I hope). She seems okay. I saw a little redness on a few spots after the shed before last (although it was a perfect shed). I wonder if the humidity dropped caused the first shed to irritate her scales and cause a premature second shed? Either way, keeping humidity up and keeping on eye on her. She seems normal otherwise.

    I have not installed the misting system because I have to run to 4 other tanks as well and requires animal removal, time, drilling, and I am waiting on two parts. I will do it ASAP once the parts come. In the meantime, the old misting bottle is serving us well.
  • 12-23-2019, 12:42 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    I spoke with Jeff Ronne today and he said, as did Rich, that are her age and size, hormones can be kicking in. That can cause more frequent shedding, as well as some of the things I was thinking (like humidity changes).

    I feel much better, especially after she pounded that rat last night. Good to get confirmation from two people I trust on Boas that she's probably fine.
  • 12-23-2019, 12:48 PM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dakski View Post
    I spoke with Jeff Ronne today and he said, as did Rich, that are her age and size, hormones can be kicking in. That can cause more frequent shedding, as well as some of the things I was thinking (like humidity changes).

    I feel much better, especially after she pounded that rat last night. Good to get confirmation from two people I trust on Boas that she's probably fine.

    Glad you feeling a bit better dave and Jeff had confirmed your suspicions. it really is a worry. Especially when boas are pretty regular on everything they do

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  • 12-30-2019, 10:06 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Well, Behira is in blue again.

    I have not installed the misting system yet, as it's a big job, and I haven't been feeling well. However, I have managed to keep her humidity higher than I had.

    This puts her on track to shed at about 25-26 days since past shed, or less. We will see.

    I know her hormones are going nuts, it's a change in season, etc. However, I want to make sure I am doing everything I can for her.

    I will be keeping humidity up high during her shed process as soon as her eyes clear. Hopefully she has another good shed.

    Also, I posted this in another thread, but great to see Katie handling Behira and interacting with her, etc. She was even explaining to her cousin (in the picture) what a Ghost BI was. I was super impressed.

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/g1qZqL9.jpg
  • 01-03-2020, 07:42 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Behira shed again - 19 days this time.

    I am very concerned. She sheds, then sheds again. She seemed to have a good shed, but her belly is red and irritated.

    Anyone every heard of this?

    I spoke with Jeff Ronne who said when he had Boas get rapid shed syndrome, it was a total of 2 in 30+ years of breeding, and both were older females.

    However, he's concerned.

    I plan to up humidity back to the 65% range and see if that helps. Could the sheds be causing irritation, or the lower humidity bothering her for some reason?

    Any thoughts please let me know. I am really worried about my girl.

    Below is a picture of her belly and here is a link to what Jeff wrote about Rapid Shed Syndrome.

    http://forums.kingsnake.com/viewarch...24246&key=2008

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/LeWvc9r.jpg
  • 01-03-2020, 08:50 PM
    Bogertophis
    I've heard of snakes getting a pinkish belly when fighting a systemic infection, & while I've not had any snakes (boas or otherwise) with "rapid shed syndrome",
    I think this makes some sense, since snake bodies that are trying to heal will shed more frequently...I'm not sure they can differentiate between a physical injury &
    an internal issue...? Therefore, I'd have the vet see if there's any sort of infection they can find? (stool, saliva?)

    I don't ever recall any discussions of hormones in snakes, but I assume they have them, so if that's the case, it makes sense that they might get "out of whack" just
    as they do with humans (as with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, etc). This could also be due to some sort of chemical exposure, I suppose, or an allergic reaction?
    But good luck finding a vet that treats snake allergies...

    Dave, I'm just brainstorming here, I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. I'd lean toward suspecting a low-grade infection, but again, that's only my guess.
    Snakes are awfully stoic patients just when we need them to give us some good solid hints at to what's bothering them. I assume you've tried changing everything
    that you use in the enclosure? (cleaning solution rinsed completely out?, different substrate, "furniture" sanitized...?)

    Has she been handled by anyone who might have had something on their skin that transferred & irritates her body? There are hormones in some creams, & for that matter, there are sometimes toxic chemicals in new clothing. (see link) And don't get me started about plastics...ahem! Remember that some individuals are more sensitive to things than others, whether they're humans or snakes.

    https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/02/busin...uit/index.html
    "But the employees' lawsuit said they conducted their own tests of the uniforms that found the presence of "chemicals and heavy metals far in excess of industry accepted safe levels for garments." Chemicals cited in the suit include formaldehyde, mercury, chromium, antimony, fluorine, and bromine."
  • 01-03-2020, 09:59 PM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Bogertophis,

    Thank you. I really appreciate the "brainstorming."

    The only thing that has changed in her enclosure in the past 2 months is humidity dropping from about 60-65% down to 50-55%. I have since, in the past week, upped to 60-65% again.

    However, last winter, this wasn't an issue.

    The only cleaning solution I use, and always have, is F10SC. I have also, for years, used "Healthy Habitat" to keep the tanks smelling fresh.

    Nothing has changed there.

    I like the idea of doing a stool sample and bringing her in for bloodwork. I do have a (fairly) local vet I really trust.

    We can at least see if something is off, right?

    At the moment she's eating, which is a good sign, and I should bring in the sample ASAP. She's due to drop one soon.


    EDIT: The healthy habitat is sprayed and wiped up. Not left in the tank.
  • 01-03-2020, 10:44 PM
    Bogertophis
    Might try rinsing off the F10 etc...in case she is somehow sensitive to it? & then whatever the vet can check. Keeping fingers crossed that something shows up.

    I do vaguely remember something about a snake with internal issues that shed more often, & I know for a fact they do with external injuries. It may be that those
    "mystery cases" had something undetected internally that triggered repeat sheds to "repair"? Did Jeff have a necropsy done on those 2? I'm guessing not...
  • 01-03-2020, 11:50 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    I definitely understand the concern. Hope you can get things sorted out, Dave. Best wishes!


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  • 01-04-2020, 05:19 AM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Hi dave, a friend of mine came to work yesterday and said he had lost 3 of his geckos all was eating but all was loosing weight and shedding more often so he had a faecal done on one of his remaining and turned out to be worms , the vet said it could of easily come from the crickets or other live foods he feeds, it's been a month now since he's wormed them all and all are now putting on weight
    I know it's not. A snake
    Hopefully it's something than can fixed with behira, I'd definitely try get some faecals done or blood test just to try rule worse case scenario at least
    All the best mate

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  • 01-04-2020, 06:30 AM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Rich,

    Good point on the weight.

    10/18/19 Behira was 1,650G and had been shedding every 3 months (roughly).

    12/19/19 Behira was 1,670G (both dry weights by the way) and had started shedding frequently.

    I haven't weighed her since, but I want a dry weight.

    I cannot imagine where she would get worms eating F/T prey, but I do have bugs in the area for the lizards.

    Either way, something is up and I will get to the bottom of it.

    Take care mate.

    David
  • 01-04-2020, 06:41 AM
    richardhind1972
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dakski View Post
    Rich,

    Good point on the weight.

    10/18/19 Behira was 1,650G and had been shedding every 3 months (roughly).

    12/19/19 Behira was 1,670G (both dry weights by the way) and had started shedding frequently.

    I haven't weighed her since, but I want a dry weight.

    I cannot imagine where she would get worms eating F/T prey, but I do have bugs in the area for the lizards.

    Either way, something is up and I will get to the bottom of it.

    Take care mate.

    David

    Fingers crossed for you dave

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  • 01-05-2020, 01:18 AM
    dakski
    Re: Behira - 2016 Female Ivory Ghost - First BCI
    Behira goes in for bloodwork on Wednesday this week. In the meantime, I hope she gives me a poop sample prior so I can bring that in right away for a fecal.

    There was a newer vet at exotic vet I trust on Monday and Wednesday is the doctor I've known for a while and helped Yafe get over his RI. I'd rather see her.

    I'll keep everyone posted.
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