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Bruises???

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Nova1923

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So i got my snake today and she is so pretty. we put her in her new tank and left her alone for the last two hours. i went in there to check on her and it looks like she has a bruise on her left side?
i didnt know snakes could get bruises??
is everything ok with her
she has already soiled in her tank too.

any replies will be appreciated!!!!

:confused:
 
I'm guessing you're seeing her organs... on light colored snakes, they're often visible, and look like dark marks under the surface. It's easy to miss them at first and be alarmed by them later.
 
Emily1188 said:
I'm guessing you're seeing her organs... on light colored snakes, they're often visible, and look like dark marks under the surface. It's easy to miss them at first and be alarmed by them later.
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i'm hoping thats all it is. i swear i looked her over earlier and didnt see them. very carefully too when i was picking her out.
hmmm... probably just a nervous mama. :shrugs:
wouldnt surprise me.
 
Nova1923 said:
i'm hoping thats all it is. i swear i looked her over earlier and didnt see them. very carefully too when i was picking her out.
hmmm... probably just a nervous mama. :shrugs:
wouldnt surprise me.
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Probably. ;) Or you're seeing some poopy that's recently moved down into the digestive track.
 
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The organs of light-colored snakes, as mentioned, can be seen through their skin especially held up to light or when about to poop. You can also see the mouse move through their body sometimes. As far as I know, this is normal and not a cause for concern. In fact, it's sort of a little warning if you don't want to be pooped on!
 
Nova1923 said:
is it up more towards her head tho. like 1/4 the way down her body
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Sounds like her heart.
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Awesome.
thanks for the info.
still new to all this but i have researched a lot!!
cant wait to get more.
of course after i have this one for a little while lol.

:crazy02:
 
It leaves out a few things, like their vestigal left lung and several organs, but I'd say for a basic, "AHHHH WHAT IS THIS DARK MASS ON MY CORN SNAKE" chart it does it's job :)
 
Pepper said:
Hmm, I don't know Em. Perhaps you should send it to me so I can more accurately judge that particular snake... a year of observation should be good :)
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You know, the next time he shoots said poop out all over me while hissing and striking, I might just send him to you!
 
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