My Kingsnake that I've had for only about a half a year (and is about 3 years old), has been turning over onto her back and just lying that way for I don't know how long.... but I come home and find her like that quite often (5 or 6 times now) in recent weeks. I always freak out and think she's dead, but she's always fine and doesn't seem sick or anything. I'll rub her belly to make her turn back over, but she just keeps doing it. It freaks me out when she does. She ate a couple weeks ago, she's due for another feeding soon. She shed her skin about three weeks ago, so she's behaving normally except for turning over on her back. Does anyone know if this is something they've seen kingsnakes, or other snakes do before? Ever? If so, do you know why they do it? Please anybody tell me any information that my be helpful, thanks!
2007-02-01 12:17:31 · 3 answers · asked by Kristina G 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
My roomate has a Kingsnake, so I can't tell you a WHOLE lot but I can give you some pointers (I have a ball python). Make sure the tempature is somewhere in the mid 90's in the bottom of the tank and the moisture level is ok. I would suggest going and getting a thermometer and a hygrometer if you don't have one already. From what I understand, those two things often cause your snake to do things out of the norm (kind of their way of telling you to fix it, much like a cats meow or a dogs bark) As far as specifically laying on her back like that, I can't say. Also, check for mites, could also be irretating her. If she turns right back over when you rub her belly then just try pulling her out and playing with her for about 1hr a day or so. I don't know about all snakes, but my python is VERY affectionate. She just loves to be out and about the house for a few hours.
I say that if theres no physical problems like wounds, scales missing in large amounts, abnormal breathing or eating habits, then don't worry about it. If something else changes then call someone about it.
I know I don't know much, but I hope I helped a little
2007-02-01 13:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by ambrose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont want temps in the mid 90s thats way to hot for a king snake. thats to hot for any snake. i dont know of anyone that keeps snake basking temps in the mid 90s i keep my colubrids basking at 85. bps are at 88 90 at the most, only go higher then that if i get a snake with a respitorty infection. get it to a vet asap
2007-02-02 03:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by joeparker67 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your vet to see if this is normal!
2007-02-01 20:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by Penny Mae 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋