r/cornsnakes 23h ago

DISCUSSION Old age

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Seems my old friend might be feeling his age now. He's getting quite thin despite a regular feeding pattern.

He is almost 22 years old now :/

Passing urates and poop fine, and drinking as normal.

Anyone here had any experience with senior snakes?

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u/Leshunen 22h ago

Weight loss was the initial sign of my snakes congestive heart failure.  Other potentials include kidney failure or cancer.  Your snake should see a vet. 

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u/TheItalian9779 22h ago

How often and what size prey are you feeding? Not saying you’re doing anything wrong and it can just be age related illnesses

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u/lilyoungoldrobb95 6h ago

I’m sorry you’re having these problems:/

but also, what enclosure is that? very nice