My ball tried to eat a mouse and got halfway done, held it there for 2 hours and then finally regergitated it. Since then he's been "yawning" non-stop and seems uncomfortable. He hisses at me when I come near him (which he never did before) and he's not very active. He has eaten once since then but his lower jaw now sits on a slight diagonal. I don't know what to do. Can someone help me and him out?? Thanks!
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Help please!
abca13
Jan 30, 2004 05:32 PM
Replies (2)
DexterPython
Jan 30, 2004 06:36 PM
How big was the mouse compared to the snake? It sounds like it was way too big. Either that or your snake has a health issue that needs to be addressed. The yawning is him trying to realign his jaw, he'll get it. If his condition seems to worsen, take him to a qualified Vet. Other than that, I don't really know what to tell you.
serpentcity
Feb 01, 2004 10:38 PM
...since the snake has eaten once since then I wouldn't suspect a broken jaw. Otherwise maybe. On rare occasions snakes will dislocate their jaws during feeding and take an inordinate amount of time to re-allign, like it sounds in this case. Leave the snake alone for several days then try a smaller food item. After this if the snake continues to exhibit symptoms I strongly recommend it be checked out by a HERP vet.
Scott J. Michaels DVM
