kingsnake.com - reptile and amphibian classifieds, breeders, forums, photos, videos and more

return to main index
  mobile - desktop
follow us on facebook follow us on twitter follow us on YouTube link to us on LinkedIn
 
click here for Rodent Pro
Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Chicks, Quail
Available Now at RodentPro.com!
Locate a business by name: click to list your business
search the classifieds. buy an account
events by zip code list an event
Search the forums             Search in:
News & Events: Herp Photo of the Day: Fence Lizard . . . . . . . . . .  Herp Photo of the Day: Python . . . . . . . . . .  Greater Cincinnati Herp Society Meeting - Dec. 01, 2021 . . . . . . . . . .  Central Illinois Herp Society Meeting - Dec. 02, 2021 . . . . . . . . . .  Calusa Herp Society Meeting - Dec. 02, 2021 . . . . . . . . . .  Hampton Roads Exotic Pet Expo - Dec. 04-05, 2021 . . . . . . . . . .  Madison Herp Society Meeting (Milwaukee) - Dec. 08, 2021 . . . . . . . . . .  Madison Herp Society Meeting (FoxValley) - Dec. 08, 2021 . . . . . . . . . .  Madison Herp Society Meeting - Dec. 10, 2021 . . . . . . . . . .  Northern Virginia Reptile Show - Dec. 11, 2021 . . . . . . . . . .  Lancaster Herp Society Meeting - Dec. 17, 2021 . . . . . . . . . .  DFW Herp Society Meeting - Dec. 18, 2021 . . . . . . . . . . 
Dart Frog SUPER SALE @ LLLReptile Thru Sunday. Click HERE!
RodentPro Cyber Week Sale + Free Ground Shipping On All Frozen Food Orders Totaling $100 or More!

Re: Very interesting...

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Racer and Coachwhip Forum ]

Posted by Rick Gordon on October 17, 2002 at 12:21:26:

In Reply to: Very interesting... posted by Pierson on October 16, 2002 at 09:25:38:

:Psammophis (your snake) have a very interesting behavior that I believe you are describing. They secrete an oily substance from their lower jaw which they rub all over themselves. It is thought to protect against the sun and dessication or perhaps aid in locomotion through sandy habitat. I believe this is what your snake is doing.
Two things that you might consider.. Mites can cause irritation and behavour similar to what you are discribing, also, this time of year many snakes naturally go off feed until spring. I would suggest that if no mites are found, and your snake otherwise appear healthly, Over-winter him by reducing the temperature and lighting and try feeding him again in the spring.I he has mites you will see little white or black specks about the eyes.




Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ The Racer and Coachwhip Forum ]