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Flatpack63
Hatchling

United Kingdom
331 Posts
Posted - 11/05/2013 :  18:48:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have a 7 year old male carolina. Nothing has changed in set-up temps etc.
He shed today about 3pm. Nothing unusual noticed.

However, since his shed he has been twitching quite a lot, has been VERY active ( A lot more than usual and a lot faster).
Also i've just been watching him and he seems to be trying to bite himself about two thirds of the way down his body.

I can't see any signs of shed left on him.

Any suggestions?

Flatpack63
Hatchling

United Kingdom
331 Posts
Posted - 11/05/2013 :  18:50:19  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Its almost as if he's having a fit :(
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
3319 Posts
Posted - 11/05/2013 :  19:07:01  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
My old kingsnake does that... she is a bit dippy though.

Twitching can be mating behaviour; perhaps he's seeing himself as competition?
Just a thought
Edited by - Figs on 11/05/2013 19:07:17
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tk72
Hatchling

United Kingdom
494 Posts
Posted - 13/05/2013 :  07:45:11  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Have you checked for mites or changed substrate lately. Or is he excited for breeding season. Or anything in viv broken and has cut him slightly?
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