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As I've only had my 6ft burmese a month or so, I have started to notice a very escalated adventurous personality. At times she rigurously tries to get out of her cage, at times she is very still. Any thoughts? Also, she is starting to get red and white tints on some of her scales. These sclales are rougher than her others also. Is she just changing colors? I am more concerned with her trying to esacape though. Thanks in advance for feedback.

I tend to believe that when snakes continuosly try to get out, like you described your snake doing, that they're telling you something isn't quite right, which you seem to have picked up on.

It could be hunger, too small of a cage, temps and/or humidity levels are off, etc... Review your setup, making sure temps/humidity are where they should be, check for mites, etc...

Once they find a weak spot in the cage they'll pursue it with vigor. If it can push the top up any at all, to where the feel it move, flex, or whatever, they'll usually keep at it unless they're absolutely content with their surroundings.

I don't know what to make of the scales. Inspect 'em for fungus to be on the safe side, if you haven't already.

Hang in there!
HH
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Due to political correctness run amuck,
this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:
Appalachian American

It's really strange. She is super friendly all around, and the cage I bought was custom made and used regularly with no problems, so it's really hard to tell what was up. I switched from fake turf to Reptile Bedding as I thought the turf was making her uneasy. I clean the cage all the time and replace her water daily, so I'm sort of befuddled as to what is up. She eats like a freakin champ too. I'll keep an eye on her and see what's up. Thanks.

Sounds like you were already thinking on the same track I am so I'm confident you'll get it figured out or she'll settle down on her own, one.

Is she roaming the whole cage, continuosly trying to push out or is she pushing in a certain area? If she finds an area with any flex she'll be relentless on it.

Maybe too much commotion in the room she's housed in? Have you tried giving her a hide box? Just trying to help ya come up with something.

I don't want to insult your intelligence or experience, but are you confident you're feeding her enough?

Have a good one!
HH
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Due to political correctness run amuck,
this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:
Appalachian American

I plan on giving her a log to climb on, as well as a hideout soon enough. I just got her 5 weeks ago, and wanted to gradually pimp out her cage, letting her get used to it. I feed her a good sized rat every 10-14 days, and she takes 'em with no hesitation. I honestly think she just loves to roam around. She loves being out of her cage.

She's pretty, and looks to be in good health, not too fat or skinny.

I suggest trying to feed her 2 - 3 large rats every 10 - 14 days for the next month or so and then maybe keeping feeding down to every 14 days. I feel like a 6-footer should be eating more than just 1 lrg rat during that time.

Some people say there are large, ex-lrg, ex ex-lrg, etc..., but I say the rat's either large or it ain't, period.

If you increase amount per feeding & still get too concerned about her roaming (if she continues) a hide may be the answer, but I don't push hides like some people do, not for burms, at least.

Catch ya later!
HH
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Due to political correctness run amuck,
this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:
Appalachian American