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Strange Stuff Goin On

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Rocky Raccoon

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Okay so I am not really sure whats going on with my baby girl right now. So I fed her tonight Ive switched to a 5 day schedule on pinkies and she ate it in about a min and a half. After that though she did something three times Ive never seen. She yawned I think, well her jaw opened really wide like a yawn, twice in her feeding box and then once in the cage. So that was different, then I put her back in her home and she went for a drink for fresh water for a couple minutes and then went for a small swim and Ive never seen her actually swim in the water before. Now she is on the edge of her bowl drinking off and on and is now climbing her tree. (im typing this as Im seeing this) She is 5 months old and a great feeder, her temp is the the low to mid 80's. I change her water every 2 days at least and she is taken really care of. So my question is this, wtf is going on with her? She is drinking a lot, swimming, and yawning and climbing in a tree Ive never seen her climb. Is she okay or...should I be really worried. Thanks for the help.
 
For a start - yawning after feeding is normal. After stretching the jaws to accomodate the mouse, they will sometimes yawn to realign the jawbones. My python does it after every feeding, and sometimes he will do or even 3 times. Nothing to worry about.

Snakes will also often drink after feeding. Mine usually go in to hiding, but I've heard plenty of people say their snakes move around for a while after feeding - perhaps looking for more? What kind of bulge does the pinky leave in her and how long does she take to digest it?
 
when my snake was finished feeding lastnight he became very sluggish and slow

perhaps ur snake being so active is a sign that they need more food now?

as the previous post asked how big of a bump does a pink leave in ur snake now?
 
Its a pretty big bulge and it takes her about 4 days to eat it usually, 2 to 3 for the bulge to go and about 4 to poop it all out, trust me, I keep finding it daily or even on my bed sometimes...haha.
 
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Yawning is a completely normal occurrence. They will do that to re-align there jaw as previously stated.
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About going for water afterwords, its always been a damper on my theory's. My business partner thaws out his mice in a bag, in hot water without getting the mouse wet. I thaw out mine by putting it straight into the water. After feeding my cousins way, all his snakes go for water immediately following feeding. None of mine do at all.
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I'm thinking that your prey item may be to dry. Its not a issue as long as the snake is staying hydrated, and seeing them drink is always a fun and good thing to see and know.
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Have a great day,
Ryan McCullough
 
Interesting point being approached here. I have often wondered if there is a benefit to a "hydrated" mouse or if a dry one is really any different for the snake. I would like to hear others views on this. I am always open to ways to improved husbandry and conditions for my animals. I feed generally dry mice but was just wondering if maybe the wet mouse might be of some benefit to the animals....
 
dawnrenee2000 said:
Interesting point being approached here. I have often wondered if there is a benefit to a "hydrated" mouse or if a dry one is really any different for the snake. I would like to hear others views on this. I am always open to ways to improved husbandry and conditions for my animals. I feed generally dry mice but was just wondering if maybe the wet mouse might be of some benefit to the animals....
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This was a topic that really intrigued me to a while also. I tried it both ways. I like feeding soaked mice, fresh after thawing, that way they will get some water while they have the meal. I would think it would help it move down a bit too!
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Have a great day,
Ryan McCullough
 
Well to get this hijacked thread rolling :)
I thaw my mice in a bag in really hot water so its all warm and what not and she usually never goes for a drink afterward. I think its just because my apt has been kinda dry and warm lately that she was a little parched. Her little yawns were super cute but made me nervous since I had never seen her do it before, wow she has a big mouth though.
 
Sorry for jumping off your topic. To answer your questions, all of these actions are normal. If for some reason you see more open mouth behavior on a regular basis, then that is cause for concern. But not the jaw adjusting after feeding. Drinking water is common for some of my snakes after their meal.
 
How is it a hijack? People are speculating on why your snake goes for water... you did ask for opinions on the subject :shrugs:

I always feed my snakes wet mice, and they never go for water afterwards. There may be some truth in this theory.
 
It was sort of a hijack, also I never said I cared and participated and thank you Dawnrene2000 :).

I figured it was normal aligning of her jaw, or she was stretching the muscles surrounding it. It was so strange just to see her so active and swim, shes crazy as hell!
 
These animals are quite delightful to observe and you will continue to see interesting and cute behavior as she gets older. I never grow tired of observing and caring for my snakes....and find that it is a perfect fix for a rough day as well!

Best wishes to you
 
I feed my snakes "wet" mice and they always go for a quick drink after feeding. It's about the only time I actually see them drinking.

Also, Milenko, who I've just moved up to fluffies so as you can imagine there is a BIG lump after feeding, always puts on a show for me after feeding. Drinking, climbing, general slithering about. So I don't think that's a sign of hunger TBH.

Just another of those "All snakes are different" things I guess.
 
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