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Flyboy
02-01-12, 12:54 AM
He just sits there and doesn't move. Any ideas of what could be wrong?


http://img.theplatform.info/rssimage/15886-17
BarelyBreathing
02-01-12, 12:59 AM
Hmmm, I think the problem is that you're keeping it on sand. Also, he's looking a bit ribby. When's the last time he ate?
red ink
02-01-12, 02:06 AM
Holy crap dude that's so cool... what morph is that?
KORBIN5895
02-01-12, 06:15 AM
It looks a little dehydrated ........ or possibly dead. I am not sure which though. :(
Swany
02-01-12, 06:45 AM
Its not a nice thing to have to do. But have you considered force feeding ?
shaunyboy
02-01-12, 07:33 AM
He just sits there and doesn't move. Any ideas of what could be wrong?


http://img.theplatform.info/rssimage/15886-17


you worry too much......

some snakes don't move around much and can go a long time without eating;)

cheers shaun
jarich
02-01-12, 07:35 AM
I had one of those but he escaped.
CK SandBoas
02-01-12, 07:36 AM
It looks a tad on the thin side.........
Gungirl
02-01-12, 07:37 AM
You really should have a thermostat on that heat source or else you will cook that poor snake.
Maclyal
02-01-12, 07:49 AM
very cool picture.
I think you need more humidity.
He looks a bit dried out.:rolleyes:
alessia55
02-01-12, 08:42 AM
IDK what the others are talking about...
I have a lot of experience with those kinds of snakes and he looks OK to me. The only thing I'd recommend is giving him a little bit more heat to keep him looking happy and healthy. Good luck! :)
KORBIN5895
02-01-12, 08:47 AM
You should put a hopper inside of it.
lady_bug87
02-01-12, 09:46 AM
maybe its gravid it looks a little full and lumpy
Aaran
02-01-12, 10:09 AM
Have you tried frozen?
CK SandBoas
02-01-12, 10:11 AM
He's probably on a winter fast..............
marvelfreak
02-01-12, 10:18 AM
The tenth rib back looks like it maybe broke. Plus i think it's time to start power feeding if you ever want to get any real size on this guy.
Brently
02-01-12, 11:03 AM
He looks like the picture of health to me man... Ever thought it might be a hibernation period?
Maclyal
02-01-12, 11:04 AM
have you tried breeding him yet?
or maybe that's why he looks the way he does,
she wore him completly out.:rolleyes:
infernalis
02-01-12, 11:44 AM
Maybe he's just a little stressed from over handling? I would leave him alone until he's fully acclimated.
Lankyrob
02-01-12, 12:07 PM
Up the humidity and food size, should have a bit more meat on those bones in no time :)
SpOoKy
02-01-12, 12:46 PM
Is that one of the vegetarian snakes???
You should try mixing him up a nice salad :)
alessia55
02-01-12, 12:52 PM
I think its one of those that eats invisible prey :confused:
marvelfreak
02-01-12, 01:58 PM
That must be that king snake you see pictures of that was trying to eat it's self.
red ink
02-01-12, 03:17 PM
Desperate times call for desperate measures...

At the risk of being unpopular or flamed, I think it's time to try live feeding to bring some condition back to the snake.
Flyboy
02-02-12, 01:47 AM
Thanks, guys. I can always count on great advice from members here.

I will try them all (except for live feeding...he's never able to catch the prey).
alessia55
02-02-12, 07:36 AM
Thanks, guys. I can always count on great advice from members here.

I will try them all (except for live feeding...he's never able to catch the prey).

Good luck, please keep us posted.