hey guys and gals my snake is fat a bp. it has wrinkes when it bends and a roll on flat ground. whats the best way to get her healthy.
07-30-2014, 12:39 AM
Dakonic
Ball Pythons are a heavier bodied species in general and should have some "chunk" to them. Could you post pictures of her? It's a lot easier to help if we can see what she looks like now. :D
07-30-2014, 01:03 AM
elbee
As stated they are a thick species and will have some roll-age especially when they are bent certain ways. I agree post a pic. And if the snake is overweight you can always feed less often. What is your feeding schedule now?
07-30-2014, 01:23 AM
Wyrd
Re: little help
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakonic
Ball Pythons are a heavier bodied species in general and should have some "chunk" to them. Could you post pictures of her? It's a lot easier to help if we can see what she looks like now. :D
She looks think to me. What's humidity at in tank? Always try to feed her a meal the size of the thickest part of her body. It's a good rule of thumb. If your still concerned a vet visit won't hurt. But to be honest mine wrinkles when it curves. Humidity and temp is up to par and eats like a monster lol. U might not have anything to worrie about.
07-30-2014, 05:22 AM
Wyrd
Re: little help
83 cool side 90 hot side 75% ... you said "think"? thin thick lol? and thanks every one.
07-30-2014, 11:36 AM
dr del
Re: little help
Hi,
I don't see anything to worry about really.
When they grow sometimes you get a growth spurt that leaves them long and lean before they go back to short and fat. :P
When she was moving between your hands it is the back muscles which make her look a little thin I think.
07-30-2014, 04:15 PM
Dakonic
^I agree. She looks fine to me, if she were mine I'd be trying to put on some weight. Mainly because, as mentioned, they'll lose some chub when they go through a growth spurt.
07-30-2014, 09:04 PM
luxuriouswhite
Re: little help
Looks healthy to me! Nice looking snake. Definitely not fat and unhealthy
