It's obviously a problem of hormones, every spring, my male milk comes out of his usual winter fast with no problems pounding the mice. Within a week or two, he refuses meals and starts getting much more active. Obviously he looking for chicks, which I assume is normal springtime behavior for most guys. The problem is that he is not just satisfied with cruising his tank, but he DIGS INCESSANTLY! By a shed or two into the spring he's developed a lovely snubnose and a bit of a sneezing habit, which goes away a shed or so after he quits digging. My questions is, should I be worried about him digging? The snubnose and the potential for a respiratory infection freaked me out the first year he did this, but once he recovered in summer I put my concerns under the file 'typical behavior'. Just thought I'd ask around for thoughts on the issue.

Thanks for the input,

~Jasmine



P.S. Because he pushes so dang hard when trying to dig for the land of forbidden fruits, it does not matter what substrate he digs in, he always sneezes (I presume to clear the particulate from is nares). I currently have all my snakes on coco fiber for aesthetic, humidity, and scent reasons, because aspen is just bad at all three.

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