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 So is my bp look healthy please I am worried

how does his health look is he to skinny do I need to feed him more I feed him 1 mouse every Wednesday but this last week I feed him 2 so do I keep that up or stick to 1 but if I feed him 2 can I feed the mouses together his temps are 85 90 and his humanity is 50 to 60




08/18/08  09:12pm

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Darkone4481
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   Message To: Link24   In reference to Message Id: 1835576


 So is my bp look healthy please I am worried

How old is your snake?
Does it shed well or does it come off in strips?
How often do you clean the cage?
Are you keeping a fresh water dish out at all times?

If you answer yes to these questions then there really is not more you can do for your snake. It could be stressed if the cage you have it in is to large.

If you are affraid of its condition you should take it to a vet, no one can really tell you much with just a picture and a professional opinion would be the best choice.
08/18/08  09:18pm

 #1835589


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   Message To: Link24   In reference to Message Id: 1835576


 So is my bp look healthy please I am worried

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his humanity is 50 to 60



IDK... That seems a little off to me! LOL
08/18/08  09:19pm

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   Message To: Sra   In reference to Message Id: 1835589


 So is my bp look healthy please I am worried

Humidity really is not an issue when it comes to BP’s. If you have a large water dish in which he/she can fully submerge then humidity doesnt matter much. My terrerium has a humidity of 55 and Lexi does just fine :)
08/18/08  09:21pm

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   Message To: Darkone4481   In reference to Message Id: 1835592


 So is my bp look healthy please I am worried

Quote:

Humidity really is not an issue when it comes to BP’s. If you have a large water dish in which he/she can fully submerge then humidity doesnt matter much. My terrerium has a humidity of 55 and Lexi does just fine :)



Wow... I really hope you’re not talking to me!



08/18/08  10:07pm

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   Message To: Sra   In reference to Message Id: 1835644


 So is my bp look healthy please I am worried

Hey LInk24, how are you? I think he looks fine; if after he eats the first mouse, he is looking around for more, feed him one more. If he seems content to go hide and digest on his warm spot, then he’s fine with the 1 for right now. Just pay attention to his body language, and you should be able to tell what he needs. Hope this helps.



08/18/08  10:30pm

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Skyler, kai, pepper
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   Message To: Luvlizards   In reference to Message Id: 1835666


 So is my bp look healthy please I am worried

Darkone4481 I believe sraa was meaning this:

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humanity is 50 to 60



I thought it was suppose to be humidity.. And I believe thats wat sraa was meaning not the range lol
08/18/08  11:29pm

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Link24
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   Message To: Skyler, kai, pepper   In reference to Message Id: 1835728


 So is my bp look healthy please I am worried

He is like a baby of course he went through one shed and it was in pieces I am just worried about how skinny he is cause a guy at the pet shop witch I don’t trust told me to feed him 2 mice’s cause he could see his back bone what ever that meant do you guys need a better pic a closer one but I believe he was like maybe a month old when I got him he was young and he hasn’t grown alot since I have had him maybe 2 months or less but he eats good ate the first time I got him the only time he refused was in shed but then again I don’t think I left it in long enough but thanks for the help.
08/18/08  11:45pm

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   Message To: Link24   In reference to Message Id: 1835740


 So is my bp look healthy please I am worried

What size mice are you feeding him? He does look triangular to me. If you’re feeding him a small adult mouse once a week, then he should be nicely rounded. Have you taken a fecal sample into your vet yet to make sure he’s parasite free?

Also, I keep my humidity at 50% all the time, never bumping for shed, and all of mine shed fine. They are NOT offered large water bowls to soak in, since soaking is usually done when overfed to relieve pressure, or to soak off mites. When I did have large water bowls, none soaked before sheds.



08/19/08  05:50am


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