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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 15/05/2010 : 11:47:26
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Hey folks, ive noticed redently that Sal seems to have some dry skin on her nose, plus her eyes are quite dented looking and im not sure if shes dehydrated or maybe something worse? Heres a couple of pictures, I know theyre not the best but what do you guys think?
Cheers
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0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
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Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2010 : 11:49:57
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PS, setup is fine, 89F warm end with 94F spot, 79F cool end, humidity varies between 30-45%.
Basically the only thing that has changed recently is going from a red bulb to a ceramic...
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0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
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Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/05/2010 : 12:15:36
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It just seems dehydrated to me. If you look on the first photo, level with her eyes there is a black marking in the shape of a "9". The scales there also look dry an dehydrated.
Give the viv a light spray down and give the snake a choice of a moss hide. |
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2010 : 18:12:10
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Will do amigo, I thought it was dehydration but it just seems weird that shes never dehydrated before. Shes always got a big dish of water etc
Ill give her a spray and try and sort out a damp hide for her.
Cheers
Damo |
0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
quote:
Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 25/05/2010 : 19:01:05
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**UPDATE**
Got some more pics, its not really getting any better. Ive replaced her cool hide with a damp hide and gave her a wee bath. Ive also encouraged her to drink some water by putting the bowl in front of her face and she drank a fair bit.
Shes still eating so it cant be too bad, right? She's also now got a couple of dry scales on her head, or maybe I just didnt notice them the first time...
Heres a couple pics:
Cheers folks :-)
D |
0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
quote:
Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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mischang
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/05/2010 : 21:17:27
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| my small male had a dent about 3 days after i got him he had gone from a heatmat to a ceramic bulb i think its the air drying out more than normal i put a dab of baby oil on some clean cotton and dabbed it on ( i read this ) and within about 4 hours it was gone i have no idea why or how but it did ! |
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2010 : 14:23:15
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Thanks mischang! Ill give it a whirl and see how it goes. Dont have any baby oil but have vitamin E oil, do you think thatll be just as good?
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0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
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Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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mischang
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/05/2010 : 21:24:33
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| i'm not sure i suppose so but really dont know if you do use it make sure u dont go near the nosrils or heat pits , let me know f it works as well for you ! |
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