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Redshift Spec
Hatchling

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Posted - 20/01/2012 :  23:00:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Guys,


I'm back again with another Frank question. I've noticed whilst we handle Frank his breathing becomes quite deep. He isn't that bothered and I thought he was just getting out of breath with all the crawling etc. The bit that got me was whilst I had him out the OH changed his water. As she walked passed with it he reached out (at this point she turned around and offered him a drink) and he took a long drink (which was cool to watch). My question is this, is he getting too hot during handling and what can i do to counter that?

I know I promised stupid questions would stop but reptiles and snakes are new to me and well.... I'm a bit of a plank!
Frank (Amel Corn 1.0)
Felicity (Flick) (Normal Het Albino BCI 0.1)
Jack (Sunglow BCI 1.0)
Maisie (Hypo het Albino BCI 0.1)
Silver (Snow Corn 0.1)

Redshift Spec
Hatchling

379 Posts
Posted - 20/01/2012 :  23:01:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Or am i being over cautious and Frank just fancied a drink?
Frank (Amel Corn 1.0)
Felicity (Flick) (Normal Het Albino BCI 0.1)
Jack (Sunglow BCI 1.0)
Maisie (Hypo het Albino BCI 0.1)
Silver (Snow Corn 0.1)
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
4334 Posts
Posted - 21/01/2012 :  03:15:39  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
My Spot does this almost every time I handle him, in fact today he 'helped' do the water bowls today and he stuck his head under the tap and started drinking. I think they can smell fresh water and prefer it over water that has stood for a bit.
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