| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| the iron orchid |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 23:05:52
Hey, I'm sure i'm worrying without reason, but;
my snake had been staring at the roof of her viv, for a while apparently. I have not witnessed this as she lives with my boyfriend whilst some work is being done on my house. anyway, he, being a pessimist, is convinced she has "mad snake disease" and will most likely be put to sleep. I have never noticed her head bobbing or acting unbalanced or anything. Do you think it's worth me taking her to a vet just in case, or will i be wasting their time? |
| 7 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| the iron orchid |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 10:44:07
That's brilliant, thanks guys :) i guess there is just something really interesting about the ceiling! |
| Ell |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 09:22:16
My girl does this, looks directly up for an hour or two at times.
Completely normal :) |
| ScalySituation |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 09:20:30
Sonny is guilty of this too :) |
| Okeetee Mick |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 07:24:12
Agree with all the above, all mine do it  |
| Kath |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 07:18:07
Hi, Corny does same. When he's out, he can be moving round like he has somewhere to be then all of a sudden he'll stop & stare.
He's either doing a poo, day-dreaming of mice or watching tv!
I'd say it sounds like your snake is doing exactly same & you have nothing to worry about.
Don't let your boyf diagnose her again!  |
| gmac |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 00:53:48
agree with auld baldy, you would also notice this if it was a gazer from the secoind you saw it. Gazers dont have good and bad days just bad days.
from the sound yours isnt a gazer :) |
| Auld Baldy |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 00:36:57
Almost 100% certain it is just normal posture. Head raised and sitting stock still for a while, more day-dreaming than stargazing. Mine all do it quite often and not just the Corns. 
One typical stargazing symptom is shown when the snake 'flips' over uncontrollably and can't right itself. I *think* it is mainly confined to Sun Kissed morphs.
GMac is the expert on the subject and will correct any details but I really think you are right about your boyfriend being a pessimist.
Check this link for full description and sample:
http://iansvivarium.com/morphs/species/elaphe_guttata/stargazer/ |
