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What does Tail Kink look like

rottenweiler9 Jan 15, 2007 04:34 PM

Can someone explain what you would look for? And how it is caused?
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BillyBoy Jan 18, 2007 06:33 AM

A kink in the tail or spine is usually just that and can range from a bump to a complete disfigurement where the spine actually gets deformed and curved/bent. From what I understand it is usually caused by too high temps during incubation in egg-laying species or some sort of trauma. In all honesty, I have never seen an ammie with any kind of kink. I have seen rats, corns, kings, burms and carpets with kinks. The good news is, if it is not too severe, the snake can generally live a normal, productive life.

>>Can someone explain what you would look for? And how it is caused?
>>-----
>>0.2 Rotts
>>1.0 Super Tiger
>>0.1 Ball Python
>>0.1 Red Tail
>>0.1 Blood Python
>>1.0 Green Ananconda
>>1.0 Emerald Tree Boa

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