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Hello,
I have been looking at these forums for quite a while and only now have I joined. Right now, I have four ball pythons and an ornate box turtle. A while back I noticed that my 2 year old male had lost a spur. My question is - Is it normal? Does this cause him any pain? Will it grow back?
Thanks,
Sean
Welcome to the forum. A ball python losing a spur? Can't say that I have ever seen that before. I wouldn't think that it would grow back either. I wouldn't worry to much about it though. If he/she is still eating ok then you should know that there isn't any stress involved with the loss of the spur.
Jason
I have seen that in my collection and not really a problem. Guess that is why they have TWO....still have one left to stimulate the female. Don't worry unless you see a reddened, sore looking area around the lost spur. Then you will need to take action and treat for infection.
Always look over your animals to assess any problems!
Susan@ssnakes.com
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