Re: Athena, my eyeless girl. For Pat at Action Reptiles.
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Originally Posted by
shelliebear
Their ability to "See" infrared heat is pretty spectacular. I'd say they rely on that more than their vision--I don't think their vision is that good anyway, especially not since they are nocturnal predators. They rely more on seeing heat since not many animals can see well with just their eyesight in the dark. :gj:
Their vision is VERY good believe it or not.
Ive walked into snake room, turn on the light and hear a TON of hides smash the tub from them freaking out and hiding. Or if i move too fast around the cage during the day.
Look closely though the tub and watch their pupils follow you.
Re: Athena, my eyeless girl. For Pat at Action Reptiles.
Hi Gale, Thanks for this update thread.. :gj: She is getting big and looks so good it makes me soo happy... :D
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Originally Posted by
angllady2
Athena came from a clutch Pat had who suffered we believe from incubation stress.
The few hatchlings that survived to birth were deformed. Athena happened to be born without eyes. Other than that she appears healthy. And no, she has no clue she's "disabled", and she sure doesn't let it slow her down. We are toying with the theory she can sense/see shadows, because she reacts if your hand passes in front of her tub between the light and her tub when she is out and about.
Gale
Just wanted to correct this though. She was part of a 6 egg clutch 3 hatchlings were perfectly normal and the other 3 had some kind of deformity. 2 babies had shorter bottom jaws. Of these 2 one survived and is doing well with another nice family and the other unfortunately didn't make it(this was the only one to not make it :( ). Athena here was the only one born with no eyes but was eating and acting normal from the very beginning. Gail had mentioned that she was interested in her if I was going to re-home her. After talking with her realized this little angel would be in great hands and I very happy that I was right.. :D
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Originally Posted by
RichsBallPythons
Their vision is VERY good believe it or not.
Ive walked into snake room, turn on the light and hear a TON of hides smash the tub from them freaking out and hiding. Or if i move too fast around the cage during the day.
Look closely though the tub and watch their pupils follow you.
I second what Rich said they do have pretty good eye sight but their IR vision is a little better. As I have been in my snake room at night with no light and can here hides banging around as I walk across the room. I believe like a person who has lost sight their other senses kick in to make up for it, might be what happens with this little sweet heart.
Thanks again Gail for the update.. :gj:
