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Gaz_1989
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 15/12/2009 : 08:33:09
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When im handling my corn, i can see her breathing. As in i can see her body expanding and then retracting as she breathes.
Is this normal? Or is she stressed? I havent noticed it before, maybe its because shes getting a bit bigger that i can now see it?
Thanks
Gaz |
0.0.1 CB15 Amel Corn - Billy
1.0.0 CB16 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Hunter |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2009 : 11:18:12
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id be worried if she wasnt breathing!!
i notice when my royals are breathing heavily - it tends to be just when they first get handled and then they tend to slow it down again,if you can watch her when shes out and about in her viv then you will see what her 'normal' breathing pattern looks like and then compare it to when you are handling her, she probably will breathe a bit heavier than usual when you first pick her up - a huge big hand has just come down and picked her up from nowhere!
but like you said you havent noticed it before so it might just be normal  |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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lmfastcars
Hatchling
United Kingdom
360 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2009 : 11:19:21
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Becasue snakes don't have a diaphram like humans do to allow their lungs to induct and exhaust air from their lungs, they have specilized mucsles that control the ribs which inducts and exhauts air.
It isn't anything to worry about, I must admit though i was concerned about this untill i looked into the anatomy of a snake.
Here's a link just incase;
http://www.bugsinthenews.com/snake_anatomy.htm
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Gaz_1989
Yearling
United Kingdom
931 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2009 : 11:48:51
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Thanks alot,
I knew that she had to breathe somehow, it just looks like they are panicking when you see there tummy moving in and out, lol.
Thanks
Gaz |
0.0.1 CB15 Amel Corn - Billy
1.0.0 CB16 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Hunter |
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kizzig
Yearling
United Kingdom
560 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2009 : 12:19:52
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| We only really notice it when ours are still, i.e. when they're coiled round a hand or wrist. Once they're moving again, we don't really notice it. |
Kizzig
Our ever growing menagerie:
1.0.0 Amel cornsnake (Ziggy)
0.1.0 Amel motley cornsnake (Kizzy)
1.0.0 Housegecko (Eric)
0.1.0 Chile Rose Tarantula (Daisy) RIP Double D, We'll miss you... xxx
1.0.0 Budgie (Oscar)
0.1.0 Cat (Sophie)
1.1.0 Red Eared Sliders (Sam 'n' Ella)
Assorted Fish - Harry, Artie, Kev and Ebi.
RIP Georgina the Housegecko  , Archie the Angelfish (17/09/09), and Daisy the Chile Rose Tarantula (19/11/2009)
   
   
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2009 : 16:26:38
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Originally posted by eeji
Yes, your snake breathing is normal. If it didn't breathe it would be dead. 
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9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2009 : 04:26:42
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I must admit to being concerned about Kellog's breathing when I first got him....but then I was the same when I had my first baby cos they breathe so fast compared to adults, felt as though she was fighting for breath but it was totally normal.
It is ok to be concerned, you have probably never seen or felt a snake breathe before...but is sounds all normal to me!
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2009 : 21:38:23
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I've seen it when my corns (all of them) have puffed themselves out and starting breathing really fast followed by a fail strike.
It maybe a defensive tactic. or just faster breathing,.
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Posted - 03/03/2010 : 16:22:52
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Posted - 03/03/2010 : 16:23:58
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!! It maybe a defensive tactic. or just faster breathing,.
Its normal |
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3070 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2010 : 17:22:44
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Originally posted by kizzig
We only really notice it when ours are still, i.e. when they're coiled round a hand or wrist. Once they're moving again, we don't really notice it.
Same here, although i notice it more in Casper and Reggie, could be because they are so much bigger than Candy. |
0.0.1 Ghost Corn - Casper
0.0.1 Diffused Corn - Reggie
0.0.1 Amel Corn - Candy A.K.A Baby
1.0 Commom BCI - Rocky
0.1 Japanese Akita - Sasha
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Fal
Hatchling
United Kingdom
245 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2010 : 21:41:52
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| Great link Imfastcars!!! Fascinating really, I have a snake yet had never thought to look up their physiology, it's amazing really. |
Corn Snake - Bella. Bearded Dragon - Draco. Leopard Gecko - Mojo. Cat - Neo. In our family we also have: Cali King Snake, Spiny Flower Mantis (RIP), African Lined Mantis (RIP), Ghost Mantis (RIP), four Hermit Crabs, a Budgy and a Dog - Mystie... oh and a YAMAHA YZF-R1 but she's feeling a bit neglected at the moment :( |
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Fernando Pierre
Hatchling
South Africa
224 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2010 : 14:40:57
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| it is toataly normal i watch both of mine do it it is very interesting! |
1.0.0 Snow Corn- Diablo
1.0.0 Ball Python
1.0.0 Tri-coloured honduran - Feta (R.I.P. my love!!!You will never be forgoten!)
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Posted - 04/03/2010 : 21:24:30
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| i'm still waiting for mine to blink! |
corns
0.1 Maizy, carolina 05
0.1 violet, anery 09
1.0 Smithy, amel 07
0.1 Nessa,amel 07
0.1 Lois normal/hypo motley 02
1.0 Dr Heinz Doofenshmirtz anery 00
1.0 Fry normal 08
0.1 Dora amel aztec 09
1.0 Red bloodred 08
0.0.1 Conker kastanie 10
house bunny
1.0 rex, 09
kittys
2.1 tom,jerry 09 Mittens 10
kids
3.1 Charlie-jane 98, ethan 99,coby 06,adam 07
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2010 : 04:15:54
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Originally posted by lessthanjase
i'm still waiting for mine to blink!
Dont hold your breath waiting Jase  !!!
'Snakes don't blink because they lack eyelids. However, their eyes have protection in the form of a layer of transparent skin called brille. This skin doesn't move and is shed along with a snake's skin and replaced by a new one. A snake's brille is clear except when the animal is preparing to moult, or shed, its own skin.'
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Posted - 05/03/2010 : 13:26:46
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corns
0.1 Maizy, carolina 05
0.1 violet, anery 09
1.0 Smithy, amel 07
0.1 Nessa,amel 07
0.1 Lois normal/hypo motley 02
1.0 Dr Heinz Doofenshmirtz anery 00
1.0 Fry normal 08
0.1 Dora amel aztec 09
1.0 Red bloodred 08
0.0.1 Conker kastanie 10
house bunny
1.0 rex, 09
kittys
2.1 tom,jerry 09 Mittens 10
kids
3.1 Charlie-jane 98, ethan 99,coby 06,adam 07
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Sammysnake
Yearling
United Kingdom
606 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2010 : 16:28:52
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sarcasm doesn't really come across aswell on t'interweb does it ;)
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08 male Carolina Corn ‘Saracen’
09 male Anery Corn ‘Twilight’
08 male Rankins Dragon ‘Keydo’ |
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Posted - 05/03/2010 : 16:50:28
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That has always fascinated me too. Like a friend once said of Snickers, "It's mesmerizing". I sit for long spans of time just watching the different uniqueness that I've noticed. Watching her breath and seeing how long her lungs are is just one of those things. quote:
Originally posted by Gaz_1989
When im handling my corn, i can see her breathing. As in i can see her body expanding and then retracting as she breathes.
Is this normal? Or is she stressed? I havent noticed it before, maybe its because shes getting a bit bigger that i can now see it?
Thanks
Gaz
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2010 : 10:45:26
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Originally posted by lessthanjase
sarcasm doesn't really come across aswell on t'interweb does it ;)
Dont worry Jase....knew you werent being serious , just couldnt help replying as though you were!!!
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I can see my corn breathing!
