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| rosslewisbrown |
Posted - 18/08/2012 : 14:59:54
My hognose had been off his food for a few weeks but I'm told by absolutely everyone that it's nothing to worry about. He ate a small mouse 7 days ago.
He poo'd a few days later.
The last few days when I've been handling him, I've noticed he still looks quite full. I've had a feel and there's no food lumps in him or anything and I've noticed that when I'm handling him, he sounds hollow.
I know it sounds weird but I'd tapped his belly and it definitely sounds hollow as though he's filled with air.
When I've been handling him he's occasionally made a noise like he's puffing out some air. I know it's not a his as he's a feisty little thing and he hisses quite regularly, this sound is different. It's as if when I've moved him some air has managed to escape out his mouth/nose.
Has anyone got any suggestions? I've googled this endlessly but got nowhere :( |
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| rosslewisbrown |
Posted - 19/08/2012 : 17:48:39
Yeah, I'm used to him puffing up and hissing when he's in a bad mood! Totally adorable cos he's too small to be frightening lol
Only thing is he's all full of air when he's in a calm and friendly mood too, not just when he's angry |
| oakleyman18 |
Posted - 18/08/2012 : 19:20:46
Hi Rossle,
Hoggies are particularly known for a bit of puffing and flattening from time to time. They're very cute when they get a little agitated! :D |
| Jenn |
Posted - 18/08/2012 : 17:10:15
Sounds silly, sorta...but would they puff up like a puffer fish, like a cat turning sideways etc if they felt threatened? |
