problem or normal?

[tizzle89]

ok so i have had this bp for less then 15 days the first 13 14 went A ok until the past 2 days... i found mites in the cage bought mite spray.. cleaned entire cage and he is now on paper towl to insure no more mite problems for the moment... but heres the thing... when i got izzy he was very firm all over his body but now i can press my finger on his belly and it mushes inwards.. and it gets worse at his tail since every other part of him is off n on but now his tail area before his vent is always mooshy.. should i be worried or is this normal?

first bp so i have no clue on what to expect atm

[Kaorte]

What do you mean mush in? I can press on my snakes belly, depending on whether or not they are using the muscles there, sometimes I can press in easily and sometimes there is muscle resistance.

[RichsBallPythons]

Pictures will help a lot. To get rid of the mites 100% you need to order Provent a Mite.

As for the skin could be dehydration or bloating or them just sucking it away from your touch. Pictures can help us a bit.

[CoolioTiffany]

It could be just his muscles going back. Mine normally do this when I touch their bellies.

[tizzle89]

no way to take a pic of this currently alone and i need both hands on izzy.

ok so picture this... u have a balloon full of air.. u no the noise it makes when u tap it.. sounds hollow... about an inch of his lower body near the vent is like this when his upper part is nice n firm like a balloon filled with sand..

i can run my finger down his belly and when i hit a certain part he moves alot and my finger with hardly any force goes down ... he wont go under his hide keeps being crazy n just lays in the open near his water bowl this is very odd behavior for him since he hardly ever stays still when the lights are off ... fed him about 2 days ago 2 to 3 ... fed just the norm adult mouse f/t

[RichsBallPythons]

He may be constipated/Impacted. Soak him in luke warm water in a plastic tub for 30mins and see if it helps relieve him

[tizzle89]

mid part of him kinda near his head



near his vent



random pic of his belly

[het.pied]

is that the food item in his stomach??? after you feed you shouldnt typically handle for the next 48 hours following.

[mpkeelee]

that looks like hes still digesting. make sure hes warm enough and has belly heat to help digest and leave him alone for a couple of days.

[BPelizabeth]

You followed the directions on the mite spray..... right??? It is very very important that you follow these totally specifically.

If you did not ....it could be something due to that. I don't want to freak you out....but I do see some bloating down there.