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    What is this???



    She is very dehydrated and underweight. I bought her from Petco and I guess this is the reason why many people don't recommend chain stores. Well what can I do to make her healthy? She is too skinny and I'm worried.... Thank you

    Also, I was handling her today and saw this yellow thing inside of her scale. What is this? Is it serious?

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    Re: What is this???

    The yellow thing looks her skin but it's actually not...

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    The "yellow thing" is called a spur. All BPs have them, both males and females. They have two, one on each side of their vent. They are used during breeding.

    As far as the snakes health you just need to provide it a model home and feed it.
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    Re: What is this???

    Oh... Thank you! I thought it was a bug lol

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    Re: What is this???

    Also I can actually lift some of her scale. I guess this is because she is too dehydrated.... What are some ways that I can make her hydrated?

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    Just leave her be and keep her humidity within range and provide plenty of fresh water.
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    Re: What is this???

    Quote Originally Posted by tkdlover123 View Post
    Also I can actually lift some of her scale. I guess this is because she is too dehydrated.... What are some ways that I can make her hydrated?
    Just give her a water dish and the appropriate amount of hides and cover that she feels safe coming out to drink from it.
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    Re: What is this???

    Haha, spurs do look a little like bug pincers.
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    Tis a snake man Sorry. Yes those spurs are normal. As to getting that little one up and running, give this a read

    http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...-With-Pictures!

    it can help with tank setup thoughts. But read this one too

    http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...Husbandry-FAQs

    it will tell you what temps and humidity you need to get that baby feeling all better.
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    Thank you!

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