What is Wobble?

[WingedWolfPsion]

Wobble is either a neurological or inner ear disorder common to several ball python morphs, (most famously, the spider morph).

Animals that show signs may keep their head tilted slightly to one side, may shake when moving or stalking prey, and may be discoordinated. They may also spin in circles (in severe cases). One way to test for this is to turn the snake upside-down. An animal with wobbles will take an abnormally long time to turn its head right-side up, though its muscle tone is good, and it has no problems doing so.

[kitedemon]

Wobble is either a neurological or inner ear disorder common to several ball python morphs, (most famously, the spider morph).

Donna, do you have any articles on this? I had not known that the wobble was connected to inner ear and saccule. I would love to see any articles you may have found!
Thanks
Alex

[Sam71312]

Thanks for this thread. I had heard of "wobble" but was never really sure what it was. After reading this thread and looking up some videos I now understand what it is. My bumblebee has never displayed any signs of "wobble" from what I have observed. It's interesting how some snakes with the spider gene will show it a lot and others wont at all. Thanks again

[Skiploder]

Donna, do you have any articles on this? I had not known that the wobble was connected to inner ear and saccule. I would love to see any articles you may have found!
Thanks
Alex

Do snakes have saccules, or are they an anatomical feature found only in reptiles with an external ear?

And what does the inner ear of a snake serve with regards to balance?

Answer these two questions Alex and you'll figure out whether any articles exist..........