This can also mean eggs were harvested from the wild and hatched in captivity. If a mammal loses its head, it will die almost immediately. Snakes are cold-blooded ectothermic animals. Cold-blooded animals obtain heat from their environment. The origin of snakes is shrouded in mystery with the first appearing in the fossil record around 98 million years ago. Modern humans appeared just , years ago.
But the human reptilian connection is very old. Preferred by most reptile keepers for the convenience. An animal which only eats fruit. This may include flowers, pollen, and nectar. Requires a high-carbohydrate diet. Paired reproductive organ in male snakes and lizards. Usually a prominent landmark used for sexing. An animal that only eats plants, including fruits and seeds.
Typically requires a low-protein diet. Also used to describe the reptile community. The activity of searching for reptiles in their natural habitat, typically for observation or photography. A herper is someone who goes herping regularly, although this term is also used in reference to reptile keepers.
Blanket term referring to the overall care of a reptile. Includes diet, enclosure, temperatures, humidity, etc. A reptile that is due to shed its skin soon. Will usually demonstrate duller coloration, defensiveness, and reduced appetite. An animal that eats both plant and animal matter. This includes meat, insects, fruits, and vegetables.
Typically requires a medium-protein diet. When a female animal reproduces without having her eggs fertilized. Offspring are essentially clones of the mother. Most notably observed in mourning geckos, but can occur in other reptile species as well.
System of reptile housing favored by breeders and large-scale collectors. Features a shelving-type unit with reptile enclosures stacked on top of one another via self-securing individual shelves.
Taxonomic category that is more specific than species. Usually used to distinguish genetically distinct localities of the same species from one another. Flooring material used in a reptile enclosure.
For example: paper towels, sand, or cypress mulch. Range in temperatures from hot to cool in a reptile enclosure in order to accommodate thermoregulation. Uses a laser to accurately measure the temperature of whatever it is pointed at.
Type of reptile enclosure that opens at the front and features opaque sides to help the reptile inside feel more secure. How reptiles manage their body temperature.
A device that regulates the heat output of an electrical heating device to a desired temperature. Usually includes live plants and naturally-derived decor. May or may not be bioactive. Looking to buy a reptile? These will help you decode reptile listings and impress breeders with your obvious proficiency. Reptile has been confirmed to carry a recessive gene for a certain trait, usually through breeding.
Lacks pigment, usually melanin, most consistently resulting in red eyes. Albino does not necessarily mean pure white. Synonymous with amelanistic. Lacks the pigment melanin, which is responsible for black, brown, and yellow coloration. As ectotherms, their immune system function is directly affected by both stress and their ability to thermoregulate, so proper environmental temperatures are critical.
There are some other common health problems that you can avoid with the right precautions. Parasites are unfortunately very common in captive reptiles due to overcrowded, stressful conditions and poor hygiene in pet stores and some breeding operations. Many parasites that affect Ball Pythons have a direct life cycle, meaning that they require no other species to help transmit them. Parasites like this tend to accumulate in captive reptiles and cause disease. Fecal testing is required to determine what kind of parasites your snake may have so that the appropriate medication can be prescribed.
Contrary to popular belief, captive-bred rodents are not a common source of parasites in snakes. It is important to have fecal exams performed by a qualified veterinary team that can identify pseudoparasites, so that you do not treat a snake for no reason!
Obesity is common in captive Ball Pythons that are overfed, under-exercised, or both. Because these snakes are naturally heavy-bodied, many owners do not realize that their snake is overweight.
Like in other species, obesity is not a harmless condition: It predisposes an animal to liver disease, arthritis, and even some cancers. Please consult with our staff if you are concerned that your snake could be overweight. Kennel cough has found its way into your neighbourhood. This raises a lot of questions about you and poor spot.
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Our team continues to be here for you and your cherished pets. We are OPEN and are now able to provide a wide range of services. To learn more about the changes we have implemented in response to COVID and what to expect during your next visit, click here. Online Store. Search Companion Animal Hospital for:. Contact Us. Ball Python Care November 11, Environment: Enclosure There are many suitable reptile terrariums available on the market today. Environment: Heating Reptiles are ectothermic: They rely on external heat to maintain their bodies at a preferred temperature.
Environment: Lighting In the past decade, there is more and more research indicating that snakes can benefit from broad-spectrum lighting. Environment: Substrate and Cage Furnishings Substrate is the medium covering the floor of the enclosure. Nutrition Ball Pythons are carnivores, and eat many different prey species in the wild, but mostly rodents. There are a number of reasons why this feeding method is advantageous: The snake will not learn the association that the enclosure opening means that food is coming: A common complaint among people who keep snakes is that they are attacked as soon as the enclosure is opened.
Problems such as gastrointestinal impaction, gastrointestinal perforation, or even stomatitis oral infection can occur from pieces of substrate getting stuck in the wrong place. Nervous or shy snakes that do not eat in the enclosure may be more inclined to eat when confined to a feeding container with their prey. The reason for this is not known, although a common theory is that this simulates the snake entering a rodent burrow, where their meal can be found.
There are a number of steps to try: Often, using a feeding container alone will convince snakes to eat pre-killed prey. In some cases, it can be a sign of stargazing, which is a dangerous condition requiring medical treatment. Snakes yawn to stretch out their jaws before and after a meal, and after resting for a long time.
Sick snakes will often be lethargic, less active and will hide or bury themselves. Most ill snakes will not eat and have little to no interest in food, regardless of what prey item is offered or whether prey is fed dead or alive. This is generally a sign of a very sick snake. Open-mouth breathing is never normal in snakes. Although the most likely cause is a respiratory condition, it can also be seen with gastrointestinal disease and severe pain.
Most respiratory problems are rooted in poor husbandry. The gene was first discovered in but not cultivated for successful breeding until by Roussis Reptiles. These amazing animals can be combined with recessive morphs like ghost and clow. The Lesser ball python is a base, Co-Dominant Morph. The Lesser is in the same complex as Butter, Mojave, and Phantom morphs. When bred, the Lesser ball python will add color, and intensify blushing.
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