force feeding time??

[Light of Dae]

I'm going to put one on his new tank when ever the heck I get it done... been ******** busy, water lines still froze this morning even with being wrapped in insulation, but got it running quicker then normal. Also have a co-worker of Cole's staying with us and his 5 month old border collie, so there's way more to clean... chunks of chewed firewood, piss n crap, muddy foot print, etc. dishes etc. PLUS my momma in-law will be living with us 5 days a week for her new job! Fun fun.

Gave George a nice warm bath today after he 'pee'd' on himself. seemed to perk him up a bit, he still hasn't shed. I was also wondering about a bump I have found on his side... It seems to 'pop' or 'crack' when he moves it... could it be a dislocated rib? I noticed this bump about 2weeks ago and it hasn't changed yet...

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[guidofatherof5]

Not sure what it could be. It is something to keep an eye on though.

That first photo looks like retained shed. Very dry looking.

[aquamentus_11]

can we get a ventral view of that bulge?

[EasternGirl]

Yeah...I think I would get him in a shed box ASAP. I would let him soak in there for a bit and then rub him gently with a washcloth to see if I could get that skin to come off...especially on his face and eyes and around his neck. After that, I would reassess the bump...then we can try to figure that out.

[Light of Dae]

Not sure what it could be. It is something to keep an eye on though.
That first photo looks like retained shed. Very dry looking.

Yeah...I think I would get him in a shed box ASAP. I would let him soak in there for a bit and then rub him gently with a washcloth to see if I could get that skin to come off...especially on his face and eyes and around his neck. After that, I would reassess the bump...then we can try to figure that out.

It wasn't retained shed, although that was my first thought too. Peeked in his cage n was like HOLY CRAP!! Got some warm water n towel ready n took him out, realized he stunk like snake urates. Rubbed him down with the warm wet cloth after a good long soak. It was just PEE. lol His skin still ain't ready to come off.

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He has this habit of putting his head underneath his vent n looking out from underneath himself. So I can see where he would do the dirty on himself. I was VERY thorough in trying to remove his skin... he didn't like it.

[EasternGirl]

So his skin doesn't look like that anymore? It wasn't dry skin?

[Light of Dae]

nope lol just made a mess of himself is all. lol

[ConcinusMan]

Snake looks to be a healthy weight to me. Force feeding rarely does any good anyway. Often does much harm.

[chris-uk]

Snake looks to be a healthy weight to me. Force feeding rarely does any good anyway. Often does much harm.

Agreed. I can't see circumstances where I would force feed, but he looks a good size so I wouldn't be worried about him starving yet.