Is it common for them to emerge from the egg with the umbilical cord still attached? I have one that still has his cord. I figured it would just fall off if I leave it alone for a couple of days, but figured it would be best to check with everyone.
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Umbilical cord
stiletto
Jul 25, 2006 07:01 AM
Replies (2)
ChristopherD
Jul 25, 2006 11:26 AM
its fairly normal like a belly button ,but a word of caution the carion flies(knats)they can and will invade and the snake will lose
tslabaugh
Jul 25, 2006 05:59 PM
I would make sure you have it on a damp paper towel. If the umbilical cord dries and sticks to something before coming off, it could pull the intestines out of the snake.
