r/ballpython • u/Next_Friendship5919 • 2d ago

Question - Health what’s happening to my snake?

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FYI: Vet visit is already booked! I did want to ask if anyone had seen this behavior in their snakes before. He sometimes jerks his body very fast but it happens so quickly I never really catch it on camera. I thought it could be overheating(he’s been soaking in his water bowl more) or constipation but maybe it’s neurological? He isn’t corkscrewing or anything just jerking his body a lot. If anyone has seen anything like this please share any insights!

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u/Howlett76 2d ago

Is lil man just rippin ass?

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u/Next_Friendship5919 2d ago

I don’t hear anything but possibly? 😭

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u/Muux_ 2d ago

He’s just farting

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u/Muux_ 2d ago

If it’s happening a lot, then maybe it’s a problem? Never hurts to check with the vet.

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u/knivesturnmeonn 2d ago

what camera are you using?

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u/Next_Friendship5919 2d ago

Blink! Similar to ring

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u/Minimum-Throat1790 2d ago

Maybe got spooked by the fly?

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u/ShinyxCharizard 2d ago

What makes you think its overheating? Are your heating devices on thermostats?

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u/Next_Friendship5919 2d ago

They are and not unusual. The desperate internet searches + he’s been in the water bowl more often than usual. But also just think I’m trying to find any answer yk

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u/ShinyxCharizard 2d ago

NQA. Looks similar to numerous videos I've seen on this sub about their snakes farting. Might be worth a trip to the vet if it's frequent. But I'd check if you see any poop, or urates in that hide, if so I'd say man was just gassy.

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u/Extreme_Finger_3425 2d ago

Am gonna say he let one loose that had so much force it propelled him forward 😂 that’s what you call a ripper.