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I just purchased a 2 years old BCI and noticed on occasion that she opens her mouth like she is trying to rid something in there. The only thing is there is nothing.
She has no mucus or breathing problems, flicks tongue fine, and has a great appetite. She is strong and seems fine. BUT, it is just wierd! I am wondering if anyone has seen this sort of thing?
She also has a knot at very end of tail. Sould I worry?
Any help would be great!
I have looked at every book and cannot find anything.
There are also NO VETS up here which suck. Thanks for any help!

It sounds like she is just yawning. If it happens after a meal, she could be just realigning her jaw bones. My snakes all do it from time to time and they are perfectly healthy.

I would worry about that knot a whole lot more. Is it a spinal kink? Or does it move around independently of the spine? Make sure you check that out.

>>I just purchased a 2 years old BCI and noticed on occasion that she opens her mouth like she is trying to rid something in there. The only thing is there is nothing.
>>She has no mucus or breathing problems, flicks tongue fine, and has a great appetite. She is strong and seems fine. BUT, it is just wierd! I am wondering if anyone has seen this sort of thing?
>>She also has a knot at very end of tail. Sould I worry?
>>Any help would be great!
>>I have looked at every book and cannot find anything.
>>There are also NO VETS up here which suck. Thanks for any help!
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