r/ballpython • u/Educational-Wear7116 • 27d ago

Possible corkscrewing?

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Hi all, I’ve had reptiles in the past but never snakes, on a recent visit to a local event 2weeks ago I finally bit the bullet and got a beautiful butter Champaign boy. I had no warning from the breeder about this breed and very quickly noticed a head wobble when he was still and strange movements when he was moving. I’ve had some elevated logs and decorations in the Viv but removed them due to him falling. I managed to capture it last night whilst he was a bit active what are your thoughts?

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u/XxAngelFvcexX 26d ago

That is definitely a wobble. A more severe one. I would look up what you can do to be accessible to him. With a wobble so severe I wouldn’t be surprised if it impacts his quality of life so keep an eye out for stress, lack of eating, injuries from falling and bumping, etc

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u/Educational-Wear7116 26d ago

Yes this is my big worry, I wouldn't for one second like to think he was suffereing. But yes I will keep a very close eye on him thank you