this past week my wife bought me a ball python for my birthday.
so far he is wonderful and tame and has eaten already for me
I do have a concern though.....his right eye looks dented..like something was pushed into it.
I have him in a temporary 10 gallon tank with the proper heating elements and substrate...he is app. 24 to 26 inches and will be getting a larger tank soon. I was wondering if was something that was normal...it does look better today...because he is otherwise hapyy and well tempered..it is not a food related injury either, he is fed frozen,thawed mice...ty for any input myself and maximus do appreciate it...one more thing could this be a sign of getting ready to shed??he petstore did not know last time for that.
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possible eye problem in ball python
jaydaddy_26
Jan 18, 2004 10:10 AM
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T.B
Jan 18, 2004 10:33 AM
>>>I do have a concern though.....his right eye looks dented..like something was pushed into it.
Small crinkles or dents are quite commonly observed in the spectacles of ball pythons. It could be the start of an upcoming shed but is more likely related to the low ambient humidity of winter. Providing a humid hide can help with this and potential future shed problems caused by low humidity. An opaque plastic container with a small entry hole and a layer of damp moss inside are all you need. The only real danger from these indentations results when inexperienced keepers and vets mistake them for a retained spectacle and attempt to remove it. Congratulations on your new pet, a very charming species.
T.B
jaydaddy_26
Jan 18, 2004 11:06 AM
thank you for the info..it is much appreciated...I have had snakes before, but I know there is always more to learn.. Another bit of news is that my wife who has always been deathly afraid of snakes is now getting used to and will even hold Maximus. although after seeing his first feeding she no longer wishes to see that.but at least another person is educated about the needless fear of a beutiful animal.Here is a pic of maximus and that is my wifes hand holding him.
