Posted by:
HappyHillbilly
at Sun Oct 14 19:05:10 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by HappyHillbilly ]
Hey Laura!
More than likely it's due to the breeding season which for burmese pythons generally runs from November to February, round about.
It seems to be more prevalent in ones that have mated before or kept in close proximity of another snake of the opposite sex. Some, but not all, of the Boidae group will do this. I think there are other groups that do it to but most don't.
The first time it happens it can really tighten you up, worrying, wonderin' what the heck is goin' on and seeing your snake lose weight. Most breeders will beef up their burmese just before breeding season because of this, to give 'em enough storage to carry them through.
Take care!
HH
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Due to political correctness run amuck,
this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:
Appalachian American
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