my mexican black snake that i bought 2 weeks ago has fed last week and a pinkie. then yesterday i fed him another and with no problems he took it down quickly. then i wake up this morning and he has Regurgitated the pinkie. does anyone have any ideas why he has done this. after he ate he explored around his tank for a bit. then went and hide..
any help is appreicated.
thanks
eric
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please help...
inthedeep2
Jul 31, 2005 10:47 AM
Replies (7)
Mike Meade
Jul 31, 2005 12:19 PM
What are your temps? Does the snake have the ability to thermoregulate (move from warm spot to cooler area)?
There are many things that can cause a snake to regurgitate, some of them are serious...others not. High activity and regurging sounds like it might be too hot, but it is hard to tell without more info.
inthedeep2
Jul 31, 2005 12:42 PM
the temps are around 78-80 on the warm side and yes the other side is cooler. room temp around 72-74. hes always active though since ive had him. its not anything out of the ordinary to see him out most of the day..
inthedeep2
Jul 31, 2005 12:45 PM
what else should i do?
should i introduce more food or what? wait a couple days?
any help is greatly appreicated
Kinglvr
Jul 31, 2005 12:48 PM
I'd just watch his temps (what's the humidity in the cage out of curiosity?)and keep a keen eye on his habits/behavior. Wait 6 or 7 days, then try to feed it again. If it persists, might wanna think about taking it to a herp vet. Good luck and keep us posted.
inthedeep2
Jul 31, 2005 12:55 PM
not too sure on the humidity but in the house its low maybe 10% if that...
i hope i dont need to take him in.. thats something i dont want to deal with honestly but if need be then i will..
JETZEN
Jul 31, 2005 03:14 PM
1. relax
2. don't bother your snake for a week(except for checking fresh water and scoopin poops)
3. then after a week back to normal(without excessive handling your snake may not be used to it)
boids-n-more
Aug 02, 2005 11:22 AM
did you feed him live or frozen thawed. If was frozen thatwed was it completely thawed and warmed? On your temps i would raise the hot side to the upper 80's or even the lower 90's. My mexicans like it a lil warmer than most so yours might want more heat. My house is 80 degress so thats my low side and i don't have any regurges ever. Also did you fed him 1 pink or multiple pinks , if its multiple you may have gave him too many. Hope this helps let us know Paul
