Does anyone know how long it takes for rigor mortis (stiffening) to take place in dead snakes, if it happens at all?
Tim
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Somewhat odd question
tspuckler
Aug 19, 2005 12:11 PM
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joeysgreen
Aug 20, 2005 05:36 AM
Body stiffening post-mortem is the same as for other animals, and you may see it several hours after death... but it usually disappears several hours later once decomposition progresses. Varying factors often seen in snake enclosures are humidity and temperature. Often there is no rigor mortes.
Ian
