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argoire
Snake mite

Greece
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Posted - 25/03/2010 :  22:43:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have my brb a week now and im not sure if she in shed or not..one day its in dull colours the next day normal...!By the way today as i handled her i ve noticed something in her nose!I think that is the beginning of shedding the old skin.Whats your opinion?After handling and putting her back i left her over the water bowl and she stopped there for a biiig drink..and now she is all inside enjoying a bath!This makes me because she never leaves the hide and the fresh water is always there..Is there any problem?plz i need your suggestions

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Kazerella
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United Kingdom
721 Posts

Posted - 26/03/2010 :  05:57:33  Show Profile  Visit Kazerella's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I would say it is a sign that she's due a shed. She'll be bathing in the water bowl to help with this process.

What is the humidity like in her tank?

She is a stunning snake by the way - I have noticed my BRB seeming to change colour, but I think it is something to do with the light. If she gets good light it brings her colours out a lot more than if she's in shade

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argoire
Snake mite

Greece
5 Posts

Posted - 26/03/2010 :  12:39:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
The humidity is between 75-85% but i dont have a digital device.Are brbs non active snakes?mine spends all the time in her hide..
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Kazerella
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United Kingdom
721 Posts

Posted - 29/03/2010 :  13:24:16  Show Profile  Visit Kazerella's Homepage  Reply with Quote
They are nocturnal. Mine stays hidden most of the day, but is pretty active at night.

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jono-r
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United Kingdom
99 Posts

Posted - 15/04/2010 :  15:57:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
hi, my brb is nearll 3 yrs and untill recently been a great feeder, however her last two feeds have ended in not fully digested poo. i lowererd the temp in hot end from 32 to 30 and cool end from 26 to 24 and still she remains hidden away. i was told that i was keeping her a little on the warm side. hope she digests proply this time as not sure what to do next. she sheds well has good humidity, but refuses to leave hide. to tie in with what you were saying i am wondering if its the time of year. what do you think.

1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose
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argoire
Snake mite

Greece
5 Posts

Posted - 20/04/2010 :  19:31:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
what u mean non fully digested poo?are u sure its poo or it vomits after dinner??mine was finally in shed and she didnt want to come out..so i dont think its the time of the year.
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jono-r
New Member

United Kingdom
99 Posts

Posted - 21/04/2010 :  10:36:25  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Im sure it was poo as it had uric acid crystals with it.I have since fed her again and she ate no problem, i have however gone a bit smaller with the prey item. fingers crossed.

1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose
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jono-r
New Member

United Kingdom
99 Posts

Posted - 21/04/2010 :  10:37:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
also she had been fed over a week since the un-digested discovery.

1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose
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Kazerella
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United Kingdom
721 Posts

Posted - 21/04/2010 :  15:57:20  Show Profile  Visit Kazerella's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Sometimes snakes don't eat if they haven't poo'd. It's rare and a personality thing, but it's nothing to worry about. Some snakes are just different to others. Some love food, some don't seem bothered.

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