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My beutiful female cribo is reallt rubbing her nose bad. Is there anything that will stop her?

please help!!!!

oh bye the way she has a mess top cage not hard screen

Is she wild caught? At what temperature is she being kept?

You've probably accounted for all of this, but keep temperatures 75 - 80 degrees, provide a large enough hidebox, maintain clean water always, mist cage every couple of days and dry out in between, feed more than she'll eat for now, non-toxic beeding. Buy a Vison cage: 4 ft. minimum. Does she have any unshed eye-caps she's trying to get off? Goof luck.

Make sure

1- she has a very good hide
2- the temp is not too hot!

Drymarchon go ballistic with nose rubbing if trapped and an overly warm cage.

Ideally, it should have a cool are in the 70's and a warm are in the 80's.

If you have a constant temp...get it down to mid to upper 70's and it should cure the rubbing.

Everything they said is right on. Also check for parasites like mites. Most likely heat, remember it's winter so lower temps are ok. I like 75-78 days and 60-65 nites this time of year, no warmer. Also what light cycle is the snake exposed to? I like to match the length of the days to the natural cycle all year long. Anything that helps the snake to be more comfortable is a good thing.
Good luck, keep us informed.
Chuck

All of the advice you have received so far is right on target and the direct result of many years of captive care by some very dedicated folks.
One thing I would like to add is to make certain your enclosure is large enough for the specimen you are keeping. Drymarchon are very active snakes and need plenty of room to roam.
Also, keep any wound to the rostral (nose) area clean, I prefer to use 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate diluted in water for this, and the application of an antibacterial ointment, such as Neosporin of Silva sulfadine, should give you even more peace of mind..

Best regards,

Jeff

Thanks alot guys!