I've noticed recently that one of my new Snow hatchlings moves in a jerky action when she's being held. She doesn't seem to do it in her rub. She shed about a week ago and is feeding regularly with no problems.
Could it just be stress from being held or something else?? She certainly looks healthy enough otherwise.
This might sound a bit weird but make sure your hands are clean and dry and check that its her movements and not her sticking to your hands a bit. I realised this when i first got my corn, when i washed my hands before handling and didnt dry them properly.
Yeah I know what you mean but all hands are clean and dry before handling. Hubby says it feels abit like there's an electric shock going through her in pulses.
Yeah....I think it's more that we can feel it than see it. Can pop her up to a friend up the road with snakes to have a look at and see what he thinks. I'm not too worried as she's a happy little thing and loves exploring and is eating well. Just wondered whether it was something to be concerned about!!!
i was reading up about kinks yesterday and kinks can cause jerky movements. Apparantly some aren't as visible. I dont know much about it but thought i still say :D hope she's ok
Well I took her up to our local rep shop and they had a look at her for us. They said the jerking is just a normal reaction to not being comfortable yet with being held and is nothing to worry about. None of our others have ever done this but at least we know she's ok
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Posted - 14/07/2008 : 20:30:22
