Omg help!!!!

bo2as · 07-19-11, 11:02 PM

OMG guys my two boas almost just killed each other!!! they were in the same tank temporarily and the full out had a wrestling match!!! im so scared that they are hurt!! what do i doo!!!

vendettaseve · 07-19-11, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bo2as

OMG guys my two boas almost just killed each other!!! they were in the same tank temporarily and the full out had a wrestling match!!! im so scared that they are hurt!! what do i doo!!!

Well now you know what Not to do at least.

RandyRhoads · 07-19-11, 11:05 PM

First seperate them and asses the damage... What does it look like? I assume you already seperated them?

NennaMeerkat · 07-19-11, 11:06 PM

I am just wondering why were they even in the same tank temporarily? If you are really worried about them and want us to tell you what to do some pictures of their injuries might help. If there are no injuries that we can see why not take them to a vet or call a vet to see what their opinion is.

Also are you sure they weren't trying to mate? Were they the same sex for sure or do you not know for sure?

bo2as · 07-19-11, 11:10 PM

im not sure about their sex. it was way too violent for mating... i cant see any blood. only one of then seems to have a broken/displaced jaw

i usually put them one tank together while im cleaning the tanks.... this happened 5 mins ago.. they are separated now. im scared to touch the one with the seemingly injured jaw... should i wait till it calms down or push an check ant way... OMG this suxx sooooo much!!!

RandyRhoads · 07-19-11, 11:11 PM

Lol that would be funny if they were just trying to mate. Daddy's hurting mommy help! Haha....

RandyRhoads · 07-19-11, 11:13 PM

I would wait and see if the jaw goes back into place. If he took a bite at the other one it might go back on it's own....like after a feeding. What makes you think it's broke, just because it's hanging a little?

bo2as · 07-19-11, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyRhoads

Lol that would be funny if they were just trying to mate. Daddy's hurting mommy help! Haha....

lol thx for the joke... but i am more than sure they were not trying to mate...

RandyRhoads · 07-19-11, 11:21 PM

Sorry to hear that wasn't the case. I'd wait a while and see if the jaw goes back on it's own. Then (depending on your snakes temperment) Gently palpate from head to toe to see if anythings REALLY out of place. I'm going to bed. Good luck.

totheend · 07-19-11, 11:22 PM

Well that is lesson learned! Leave the snake and he will re align his jaw. It can take some time so don't panic..

bo2as · 07-19-11, 11:29 PM

it realinged its jaw... man im still scared tho... like they were constricting each other... anyway thats what it looked like. i could hear them weesing and scales rripping or wtv... im gonna check them real good tomorrow morning... that was the worst thing ever i felt so helpless

**Aaron_S** · 07-20-11, 12:45 AM

Sounds like it was two mature males combating. Which is what happens when they are placed together, even for five minutes. Did they bite each other? Were they striking at one another?

marionsclan · 07-20-11, 02:19 AM

Good thing it is over now and when you check them later feel for broken ribs. This may not be easy to tell but try to slide your fingers over each side to feel any indentations. If you hit a spot and they jerk then examine it closer.

Did they release on their own and how long did it last? Oh, and what size are they?

marionsclan · 07-20-11, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by vendettaseve

Well now you know what Not to do at least.

Now THAT was helpful as the first response.

Lankyrob · 07-20-11, 03:06 AM

Why empty both tanks at teh same time - why not take one snake out, clean the cage, put snake back and then do the same with the other one? Seems daft to do both at same time?