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Originally Posted by Gocntry

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Does he have a scar/burn? To the right and down from where his head is in the picture (not the part his head is resting on but the coil under that one, if that makes sense). It's like a gray spot. Sorry if you went over it in the other thread or before; I didn't see it mentioned. My iguana has a bunch from his past owner, but because of the coloration difference, I'm not sure that's what it is on this guy? As long as it isn't a scale infection of some kid...

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Originally Posted by TofuTofuTofu

Does he have a scar/burn? To the right and down from where his head is in the picture (not the part his head is resting on but the coil under that one, if that makes sense). It's like a gray spot. Sorry if you went over it in the other thread or before; I didn't see it mentioned. My iguana has a bunch from his past owner, but because of the coloration difference, I'm not sure that's what it is on this guy? As long as it isn't a scale infection of some kid...

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Yes he has a few on him, The rescue said it looked like burns from a heat lamp. and he has a scar/mark on his nose

they said it looked like from a rat bite/scratch probably from a live feeding.

I was told he's 10 years old or so

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Your place is still quite new & scary for him...you can't blame him for wanting to stay in where he feels the safest so far, but he sounds like a pretty good snake to me, & with any luck, he'll get better at coming out.

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He's good, He'll get used to me a little at a time as I learn his mannerisms and personality.

He does come out of his hide when I'm in the room with him to watch me so I talk to him when I'm in there

He seems curious, just a little jumpy, that might have been due to prior owners too. No clue if he ever got out or not

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Originally Posted by bcr229

Mine isn't at all vocal but he's also very used to being handled. He will also come out of the enclosure and onto my shoulder. I don't think it's because he wants to be with me, but because I am a convenient stepping stone to the chandelier and he seems really enamored with it.

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If only I could teach all my snakes to come out and onto my shoulder, That would work well :D

I don't know how often he was handled, if at all, but I'll give him a short time out every 3 or 4 days

with his age and size, I'm hoping he'll adjust pretty quick.

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Originally Posted by bcr229

...He will also come out of the enclosure and onto my shoulder. I don't think it's because he wants to be with me, but because I am a convenient stepping stone to the chandelier and he seems really enamored with it.

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Our snakes are "just using us!" :rofl:

When you can't decide if your hot or cold

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...617-221131.jpg

Maybe he has "cold feet"? :rofl: That's pretty cute though.

Oh my goodness, what a goof. Maybe he just wants to stretch out and isn't too bothered with temps right now :P

Quick question.....

I noticed he still hisses a lot, no mucus or open mouth or anything, and he doesn't seem to do it until I get him out.

Then he seems to hiss every now and then but only on an exhale, and he seems to breathe normally. No huffing and puffing

I'm guessing that's just the way that species is?

He is pretty gentle when he's out and doesn't strike at anybody. Doesn't have to be looking at you either to hiss.

He's still kinda bitey when I first get him out of his enclosure though, I gotta watch him or he'll get me.

He gets out twice a week for about 15-20 minutes then I put him back, He calms down a lot quicker that he first did.

I'll get a well check up at the vet scheduled, just wanted to give him time to adjust and settle in a little before exposing him to that.

Yeah, carpets can be a little talkative sometimes


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