Obese snakes?

[snake man12]

That mad my nite!! still lmao

[Rogue628]

When I first saw this thread posted, for some reason it reminded me of people saying Twinkie is an obese snake. So I messaged Jay about his thoughts on the subject, not really expecting a response. Two days later, I got a response. Here it is, even with typos.

She is a abnormally thick snake even her head and neck is large and as far as fat she is a Very dense snake She only eats about her weight per year no where near most of our large constrictors..But I guess if you only look at a pic you could think that as for she is a huge snake! By the way glad you enjoy my stauff

I've never heard of a large adult eating their weight a year on average. Is this something I've completely missed somehow?

[Rogue628]

Stupid internet....double post....

[Jay]

Originally Posted by Rogue628

When I first saw this thread posted, for some reason it reminded me of people saying Twinkie is an obese snake. So I messaged Jay about his thoughts on the subject, not really expecting a response. Two days later, I got a response. Here it is, even with typos.



I've never heard of a large adult eating their weight a year on average. Is this something I've completely missed somehow?

...Jay who?

[Rogue628]

Jay Brewer from Prehistoric Pets. He's Twinkie's keeper.

[marvelfreak]

Originally Posted by Wildside

Except this one



She might be a bit chunky but all that black just makes her look sexy so I don't know

This picture is what i am talking about. If you look at the back as the snake turns or makes the loop you can just make out the spine. If you have a obese snake even when moving around you wouldn't see the spine.
You just want to be able to barely make out the spine. I was told to look for this years ago has a way to tell if and snake is under or over fed. The Boa in this picture is a perfectly healthy looking weight.

As a side note i was told this was something to look for when looking at Blood Pythons. Over the years i have found it works for all snakes.

[Kaetlinv]

All the information has been wonderful. Thanks for offering up answers guys ^.^ The spine thing seems like a pretty universal way to tell, and I'll keep it in the back of my mind.