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03-09-14, 01:02 AM
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Ball python... star gazing?
Hey there! So, I am a new snake owner and I just got my first ball python, a beautiful and very calm male. After bringing him home and letting him get used to his new tank, I noticed that he would sometimes freeze in place with his head slightly off the ground and just sort of stares off into space. I had researched star gazing and how it's linked to IBD, but he doesn't stare up the way other people have described it.
I personally think that he is just getting used to his surroundings, considering he did it most when I was handling him, but I'd like to see what other, experienced snake lovers have to say about it. I also took a video of him doing it, but I can't seem to attach it to the forum post. I can always upload it to YouTube if it comes to it.
I'm excited to learn more about ball pythons and snakes in general! I've wanted one ever since I was little. Thanks for any help!
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03-09-14, 01:17 PM
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Re: Ball python... star gazing?
First of all, welcome. 
Could you try to upload the video to somewhere we can see it?
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03-09-14, 01:50 PM
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Re: Ball python... star gazing?
Hey and welcome!
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Originally Posted by dragonsblood
Hey there! So, I am a new snake owner and I just got my first ball python, a beautiful and very calm male. After bringing him home and letting him get used to his new tank, I noticed that he would sometimes freeze in place with his head slightly off the ground and just sort of stares off into space. I had researched star gazing and how it's linked to IBD, but he doesn't stare up the way other people have described it.
I personally think that he is just getting used to his surroundings, considering he did it most when I was handling him, but I'd like to see what other, experienced snake lovers have to say about it. I also took a video of him doing it, but I can't seem to attach it to the forum post. I can always upload it to YouTube if it comes to it.
I'm excited to learn more about ball pythons and snakes in general! I've wanted one ever since I was little. Thanks for any help!
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03-09-14, 01:55 PM
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Re: Ball python... star gazing?
Hi and Welcome.. If it looks like this... its completely normal.. hes prob checking out his new enclosure..
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03-09-14, 03:12 PM
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slainte mhath
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Re: Ball python... star gazing?
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Hi and Welcome.. If it looks like this... its completely normal.. hes prob checking out his new enclosure..
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he is basically acting like a periscope trying to see whats what
cheers shaun
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03-09-14, 03:14 PM
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Re: Ball python... star gazing?
I don't have anything to add to what others have said but hello and welcome 
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03-09-14, 05:30 PM
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Re: Ball python... star gazing?
Welcome, I really believe there is nothing wrong with him some snakes do that I cant tell if any of mine have done it since I only keep my burms in terrariums, I have seen the male do it tho
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03-11-14, 12:12 PM
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Re: Ball python... star gazing?
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
Okay, awesome. Phew, that really settles my nerves, I was getting a little worried cause he does it pretty often but I guess he's just a curious snake. (: Thank you for all the answers. I can't wait to be more so a part of the community.
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03-11-14, 12:15 PM
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slainte mhath
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Re: Ball python... star gazing?
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Welcome, I really believe there is nothing wrong with him some snakes do that I cant tell if any of mine have done it since I only keep my burms in terrariums, I have seen the male do it tho |
on a warm day take your Burms outside,put them in long grass and they will all do it imo mate
cheers shaun
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