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Lethargic snake???

visceralrepulsion

visceralrepulsion

Nay-Sayer
As usual, I hold my snakes daily. Today when I held Var my yearling she just wasn't acting "right". Typically she's very mellow and will sit in my hand curled up but with her head atleast moving around checking out her surroundings, flicking her tongue.

Tonight however, she staid in my hand with her head tucked under her body. Thinking this was odd for her, I pulled her head/neck out from under her, and she still staid completely still. Also she barely flicked her tongue at all while she was out. After awhile of holding her, she usually becomes a bit restless, and doesn't become flighty, but wants to explore her surroundings. I thought maybe if I set her on the coffee table with some obstacles to navigate and explore she might liven up and move around. No go. She staid in the position I put her in and didn't move.

Maybe I have nothing to worry about, however I can't help but to worry about my scalebabies. Her temperatures are good, her humidity is good, she always has fresh water, ate 4 days ago with no problem, defecated I believe two days ago, and shed last on 11-30. Everything seems to be normal and fine. I'm just concerned. Has anyone else every experienced something similar that dissipated soon after with no problems? Or is there any reason that she may be acting lethargic like this that I'm overlooking or unaware of?
 
When is the last time she shed? Are the temps in her viv okay- the UTH is working? Is it cold in your house? Is she out and about in the evening, in her viv?
 
Thanks for the response Nanci. Yes, everything has been normal as far as temps, her shedding, behavior, etc. I felt her for lumps to make sure she wasn't impacted or something, felt nothing. But in the long run, I jumped the gun because when I held her later last night, and today she was back to her "normal" self. At least what is normal for her. I'm guessing she was just sleepy, or in a very calm mood, or something of that matter. It was just very strange because she was even letting us pet her head, which she usually dislikes and moves away from. All is well now though. I'm just a newer snake mommy so i get worried very easily, haha!
 
Heya - I'm experiencing very similar behavior with my yearling right now. Typically he'll eat one day, take 3-4 days to digest, then be out and about on the prowl exploring and ready to eat again. The past two weeks however, he's been very dormant - he responds to being held but otherwise doesn't want to do much of anything. I know that corns like most other snakes go through a brumation period during the colder months so I'm writing my guy's behavior off to that. Maybe this is also the case for you?
 
caseyf75 said:
Heya - I'm experiencing very similar behavior with my yearling right now. Typically he'll eat one day, take 3-4 days to digest, then be out and about on the prowl exploring and ready to eat again. The past two weeks however, he's been very dormant - he responds to being held but otherwise doesn't want to do much of anything. I know that corns like most other snakes go through a brumation period during the colder months so I'm writing my guy's behavior off to that. Maybe this is also the case for you?
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I was kinda thinking along those lines too. However, it's hard for me to tell if either of my snakes are trying to brumate because they're both so lazy! Typically I only see them out if they're defecating, getting a drink, or changing from one hide to another. I'm also conflicted. If she is trying to brumate, I'm told it's not necessary but that I could go with the flow and get her temps down, and not handle/feed her for a couple months. The idea of doing this though kind of freaks me out. Also, being in Indiana, I'm not sure how I'd get her temps down to 50 degrees by using a garage etc. without getting her waaaay too cold. My house is also centrally controlled to stay 70 degrees. Last winter I didn't notice any blatant signs of either one trying to brumate.
 
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