snake tongues

[guidofatherof5]

Then that leads us back to the fish.
What else are you feeding besides the fish?

[maverick]

Just the salmon. And the one I said didnt eat actually did just not has much so I couldnt tell at first. Something is wrong because some of them look like they are trying to get something out of their mouth, rubbing it on the ground or the side of the tub. Maybe I got a bad batch of salmon. Maybe they will be ok or maybe they will regurgitate (misspell?) This is there 4th time eating but it was the first piece out of a new package.

[maverick]

Im going to call it a night but thank you for all your input. I will be on first thing in the morning and give you all an update. Thanks again and i wish i could take good pics but they are small and the camera just doesnt get a good pic.

[guidofatherof5]

I'd ditch that fish in a hurry.
Worms, mice and some suppliments.
I only buy fresh, never frozen U.S. or Canada raised salmon.
Fish alone without supps. can be a problem. Especially if it's fillet(without bones)
This can cause a calcium/mineral deficency.

[maverick]

I checked on them this morning and they seem normal for right now. I think I will ditch the fish but it bothers me that I have always used that without an issue. Anyway thanks again for everyones input.

[guidofatherof5]

Some toxins and/or mineral/vitamin deficiencies take time to build up.
Many times when it shows it's too late for the animal.
If that is what is happening to your snakes I hope they all recover.
Please keep us posted.

Are you using any supplements?

[HazAnga]

Maybe too high of mercury in their system from always eating fish? But I agree drop the fish and try other things, and use a vitamin powder or something if your not already using one.

[maverick]

I will try something else. I thought the salmon would be enough supplement wise so no i havent been using supplements. My bigger snakes ate the salmon when they younger and did not have a problem. In fact, I cant prove it, they grew bigger and faster than when I used feeder fish. I think I will get some worms and supplements today. What is the best kind of supplements to get?

[HazAnga]

Just a reptile vitamin supplement. I can't recall the name, something like 'herpative' or something like that, but it has a pink label.

[RedSidedSPR]

These are good ones. You can get them at petsmart/petco. They're expensive there though... $9.00

Herptivite Multivitamin
Phosphorous - Free Ultrafine powder
Fluker Farms Repta-Calcium Dietary Supplement - Reptile - PetSmart

I like the pink one best... or flukers. Never tried the blue one.