Snake tried to swallow own tail...

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[QUOTE=Lauruffian;8982293]
Sorry, that was supposed to be a “Reply with Quote” to The Hot Sensitive Type, but something is wonky with my ability to post. Not only did it not include the quote, it double posted it, then when I click “Edit post” I get the neverending loading circle thing.

Texarkana, I’ll be back to reply to you after tucking oldest in. :)[/QUOTE]

There was am attempt to hack CoTH. The Mods and Techs are tying up loose ends.

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[TheHotSensitiveType]

Texarkana, Your snake ![](s gorgous! I am glad that he is doing well.

Lauruffian, thanks! I uploaded more pictures, and based on your links, I think Snow Motley. WHat do you think? He was sold to us as a ‘Fancy Corn Snake’, lol.
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[Lauruffian]

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Lauruffian, thanks! I uploaded more pictures, and based on your links, I think Snow Motley. WHat do you think? He was sold to us as a ‘Fancy Corn Snake’, lol.
[IMG]http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae113/beakleyl/DSC_0780_zpsjw1hsw4a.jpg)
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This guy is fascinating. He clearly has the amelanistic and motley genes, but he’s so pink I’m not sure if he’s anerythristic or lavender or something else. Did you get him from PetSmart? I know that their supplier has all kinds of genes going on but they don’t document it (because understandably, they don’t need to for their buyers’ purposes), so it’s hard to know what is what except based on visuals. My corn snake friends may know more specifically. If you don’t mind, I’d like to share his pics these with folks who know more than I. I’m now wondering if he’s a coral (anerythristic/removal of red color + amelanistic/removal of black + red factor/overall red wash). He’s definitely not the typical pet corn snake.

Texarkana! I haven’t forgotten you! This week has been INSANE, as I’m sure it has been for many of you, so I haven’t been able to exhale and sit still before the laptop. Anyway, first of all, I have to say your boy is adorable. I loooove stripes, and he’s a pretty boy. I’m glad to hear he’s eaten without incident since. This is the time of year he may slow down (may–majority of my corn snakes will eat anytime, anywhere). Don’t consider yourself a bad snake mom for not calling the reptile vet yet–if his behavior is otherwise normal and he’s eating otherwise normally, I wouldn’t be grabbing the phone either–I’d definitely watch, wait, and see. An adult mouse every 7-10 days is right on point feeding-wise, though you can slow down too and it not be a big deal. I feed my females weekly in breeding season, every two weeks in non-breeding season, and my males every two weeks (roughly) regardless. I adjust as needed such as when the boys go off food in the breeding season (“Who wants food right now?? I gotta look good for the ladies! And there are ladies nearby!”) and as the girls are gravid/recovering from egg laying.

But you know your boy best, especially after 13 years. If his overall behavior is changing, then just be on the watch. It’s about like a 20yro horse–old enough to perhaps start showing his age, yet not ancient. You don’t expect things to go wrong at that age, but you also are aware it does happen.

Keep us updated and have a wonderful Christmas!

[Texarkana]

Thanks Lauruffian!

The weight loss is why I’m worried he’s not getting enough. But it sounds like he is getting plenty, yet still acting hungry and losing weight. Hmm…

[TheHotSensitiveType]

Texarkana, I hope you had a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year!

Based on your last post though, I would say a trip to the vet is a good idea. You haven’t changed his feeding schedule and are feeding thawed mice, correct? Unexplained weight loss can be parasites, but I do not think snakes can get parasites from frozen mice… Feel free to correct me if I am wrong on that one though! Nothing else has changed about his cage and how warm he is kept either? I would be worried something else is going on.

I hope you figure out what is wrong with your scaly friend soon!

[Lauruffian]

Texarkana, how is your boy doing?

[Texarkana]

Lauruffian- thanks for asking! He seems OK. He had a really ugly shed after the incident, as I expected he might. But since then, he is bright and perky and seems cognitively fine. He’s been very active lately, so I’ve been trying to feed him every 6-7 days as opposed to every ~10. On this schedule, he seems to be regaining weight he lost. His color has also improved and he has regained his shine.

I never did take him to the vet. I probably should have, as I’m now wondering if he was ill with something I mistook as symptoms of advancing age. But whatever it was, he seems to have overcome it. I think he’s out of the woods, although I’ve still been using an abundance of caution when feeding him to prevent another incident!