AuralayKristine
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Very, very good to know, thank you. And yeah--as a 'parent,' I wanna know about every bodily function, every potential problem, every amusing 'hey-did-you-know?' Nothing's gross when it's your baby!
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Bloating?
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Very, very good to know, thank you. And yeah--as a 'parent,' I wanna know about every bodily function, every potential problem, every amusing 'hey-did-you-know?' Nothing's gross when it's your baby!
AuralayKristine
New member
LOL My Kaven's only 10 grams right now, but the day I hear him fart will be a proud day indeed. You should've seen how I praised him for pooing. *facepalm* Pet ownership makes dorks of us all, I do fear. Or at least of me.
patm1313
Pyromaniac
I'm somewhat surprised that you can hear the fart from across the room. Is this for an adult corn, or can hatchlings also make audible sounds. I just want to know because I might someday be sitting in the room and just hear this little squeak and wonder what the heck happend.
TripleMoonsExotic
I <3 Stripes!
Snakes do fart and it is usually when they poo. My office desk is also in my reptile room and the first time I ever heard a snake fart was from one of my adult female Boas. I thought it was my husband until I peeped into the boa cages where the sound had come from. It was LOUD...Scare the crap out've me (no pun intended).
As far as gas in general, it can happen. My female Pastel BP looked bloated a few weeks ago. At first I thought impaction, but when I put her in a tub of warm water she FLOATED. So with a little bit of gentle pressure (pushing toward the vent) I pushed air out of her lower body. Within an hour she was full of air again (guess she was just really gassy that day) and I let her be. Next day she was "deflated" and hasn't done it since.
I do not recommend just anyone start pushing on their snakes body who does not know when is too much. If you are concerned, go to a vet.
As far as gas in general, it can happen. My female Pastel BP looked bloated a few weeks ago. At first I thought impaction, but when I put her in a tub of warm water she FLOATED. So with a little bit of gentle pressure (pushing toward the vent) I pushed air out of her lower body. Within an hour she was full of air again (guess she was just really gassy that day) and I let her be. Next day she was "deflated" and hasn't done it since.
I do not recommend just anyone start pushing on their snakes body who does not know when is too much. If you are concerned, go to a vet.
patm1313
Pyromaniac
Great minds think alike.
TripleMoonsExotic
I <3 Stripes!
Um, no.
I wasn't "regurgitating" information nor did I state that THIS case was an impaction. I was speaking from experience with other possibilities. If it was impaction it would be very unlikely he would have ate for her three days prior to the bloating.
I wasn't "regurgitating" information nor did I state that THIS case was an impaction. I was speaking from experience with other possibilities. If it was impaction it would be very unlikely he would have ate for her three days prior to the bloating.
AuralayKristine
New member
Which he did, readily, so no, I don't think it's impaction either. I think he's just about to do his business and would probably appreciate it if his over-anxious owner would stop hovering and prodding him already.
Nah, in all seriousness, I do think it's probably gas. I haven't found excrement in his tank so I'm going to try water tonight, I think, but I'll keep an eye on him for a few days and see; if he doesn't deflate I'll contact a vet for advice.
Thanks!
AuralayKristine
New member
*nods* Sounds workable--he has gone before from handling, once. I'll give that a shot! Ah...so to speak.
Thanks Alan!
AuralayKristine
New member
Ah, overreacting...
Well, I've done it again! LoL I've worried over nothing! He's fine today. I went to hold him as per suggestion, see if I could get things moving, and he's no longer bloated. So he passed what needed passing, and is find and happy and content once more. Even looks like he's starting to go blue again. I'll be sure to make him a sphagnum moss hide this time, since he had trouble shedding in once piece last time.
Thanks for all the help, everyone! And double thanks for all the patience!
Well, I've done it again! LoL I've worried over nothing! He's fine today. I went to hold him as per suggestion, see if I could get things moving, and he's no longer bloated. So he passed what needed passing, and is find and happy and content once more. Even looks like he's starting to go blue again. I'll be sure to make him a sphagnum moss hide this time, since he had trouble shedding in once piece last time.
Thanks for all the help, everyone! And double thanks for all the patience!
TripleMoonsExotic
I <3 Stripes!
That's great to hear!
Nothing wrong with "overreacting" a bit. I was in half a panic when my Pastel was bloated, so I know how you feel. Should have gotten pictures to show exactly how bloated she was, it certainly wasn't "natural" looking (like if she was about to poo).
Nothing wrong with "overreacting" a bit. I was in half a panic when my Pastel was bloated, so I know how you feel. Should have gotten pictures to show exactly how bloated she was, it certainly wasn't "natural" looking (like if she was about to poo).