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uma_and_bill
06-04-11, 03:10 PM
what does it mean if a boas pupils get really big?

stephanbakir
06-04-11, 03:11 PM
Shes high? Define big pupils? can we get a photo.

Pupils generally get larger when they need to take in more light, duno about herps though.

Lankyrob
06-04-11, 03:23 PM
Look at some of the putdoor pics on here compared to the indoor ones, pupils definitely dilate in the dark, if the pupils arent changing with differing light then i have no idea what would cause that.

uma_and_bill
06-05-11, 06:17 AM
I'm totally gonna ckeck out the pics section now and see what im looking for :-)

ding ding
06-07-11, 02:18 AM
i have noticed on some of the more aggressive snakes i have kept that the pupils going from small to large is a sign of imminent pain lol, the big atb i used to own was a good example of this, she used to tolerate a small amount of handling but once you seen the eyes go big you knew the striking was soon to follow.

TeaNinja
06-07-11, 02:22 AM
i only see my snakes pupils large when i shine light in their eyes. camera flash, bright room, ect.
i'm pretty sure his pupils take up his whole eye in this pic.

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af184/teaninja/nigma005.jpg

NennaMeerkat
06-07-11, 02:40 AM
My hoggie's eyes will get big when she feels threatened...think it is something all animals do.

lpbldg18
06-07-11, 05:47 AM
My carpet's get real big when he's snappy/fiesty