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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16/09/2009 : 19:42:02
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Went into Caspers viv today and discovered him underneath his ceramic flower pot, but with some coils sticking out from underneath, so the pot was actually on him!
the pot weighs about a kilo, and when I lifted it off carefully he seemed to be really squashed down were the pot was on him. he was also very stiff and had an area of his body about 4 feet down that he wasnt moving.
he has never done this before and so now I am concerned that he has done himself some damage...
advice please? |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2009 : 19:44:54
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| I wouldnt worry too much, they can flatten their bodies quite well. Take him out and handle him, check that all his bones are in line. See if he responds to the tip of his tail being touched, alot of snakes dont like it and will flick their tail away. |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2009 : 21:22:22
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| snakes are pretty sturdy and like matty said they can flatten out pretty well.. im sure if he was in pain he would have let you know by now! he was probably just stiff after being under it for a while |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2009 : 21:53:27
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| he was probably a little stiff but he should be ok when he gets moving and loosened up again, they do wedge themselves in some seemingly stupid places! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2009 : 00:26:03
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| Sorry about it SB. Agree with others. When you think that they can squeeze through any hole their head can fit through it shows how small their body can flatten to. Just handle him and see how he reacts. Keep us informed. xxx |
  
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2009 : 09:22:56
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| cheers guys, he seems to be a bit stiff still but otherwise ok. |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2361 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2009 : 10:11:16
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like said before just let him run inbetween fingers and check bones in place. my amel spends all her time in the egg laying hide (so i call it) and is always stiff when i get her out but she soon comes rounds with a gentle massage  |
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KITTYCAT
Hatchling
United Kingdom
492 Posts |
Posted - 19/09/2009 : 18:13:22
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Wouldnt worry too much my snow has mad moments where she hides under her ceramic water dish she does look abit squashed i mooved her but 2hrs later she did it again i suppose when theyre in the wild the will hide under some weird things |
1.0.0 carolina corn (herbie)
0.1.0 snow corn (casper)
0.0.1 anery motley corn(diesel)
0.0.1 calafornia banded king snake (ozzy)
0.1.0 royal python (pandora)
0.0.1 boa constrictor (bullet)
1.0.0 weinmaraner (zac)
1.0.0 staffy (zeus)
1.1.0 cats (sophie n pepe)
0.0.1 fish (fish)
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CAL
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/10/2009 : 21:43:11
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| They are quite robust. Monty used to regularly lay with his water bowl half on / off him and it hasn't caused any harm. |
0.0.1 Cornsnake: Monty, 10 years old, 5ft 3".
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Squashed snake!!
