Rubbing On Glass?

[codpy]

My BP is doing alot of rubbing his face on things in his tank. Like rubbing his chin and head and opening his mouth not alot but once in awhile. Is this signs of the beginning of shed or what???

[stangs13]

Yes it could be. Whats his color? How do his eyes look? Keep an eye on him! And you might want to raise the humidity!

[MissMandy]

Does his belly have a pinkish tone to it?

[Adam_Wysocki]

Could also be a sign of a respiratory infection ... ball pythons lack the ability to "spit" mucus from an infection out of their mouths, so they attempt to "rub it out" and often drag their mouths against objects to do so.

-adam

[stangs13]

Really?! I never heard of that! Any other ball python secrets you holding out on us?

[MissMandy]

Could also be a sign of a respiratory infection ... ball pythons lack the ability to "spit" mucus from an infection out of their mouths, so they attempt to "rub it out" and often drag their mouths against objects to do so.

-adam

Such knowledge you have oh Mighty One

[jglass38]

I saw rubbing on glass and I got excited. I thought it was a thread about me.

[stangs13]

I saw rubbing on glass and I got excited. I thought it was a thread about me.

funny thing is.... I thought it was about you too.

[Rapture]

Could also be a sign of a respiratory infection ... ball pythons lack the ability to "spit" mucus from an infection out of their mouths, so they attempt to "rub it out" and often drag their mouths against objects to do so.

-adam

I was just about to bring this up... One of my balls has come down with an RI and is exhibiting this behavior. Look at your BP's nostrils and mouth, and inside its mouth to see if it is bubbly looking or it has excess saliva. You can also gently push the underside of its chin/throat upward and see if bubbles come out of the nostrils. If your ball shows signs of an RI, make sure your temps are good and take it to the vet.

[codpy]

No mucus in his nostrils or around his mouth he has a very light clicking sound, don't know what that is? Not constant but once and awhile.