Overfed adult colubrids....

[Ace]

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Sorry to hear about your snake Ace

Thanks Vanan, it was really hard when she first passed away. She was the first specific phase of snake I actually searched for.

As for being able to tell if they're fatty lumps, well if you get ones which DON'T grow then you can almost be sure

From what the Vet had told me, the snakes glands are from about mid body to about the vent. Any lumps concentrated in just this area should be suspect of possible infection. She also told me the swelling will be somewhat symetrical down the length of the side body.

I think underfed snakes are way more common and way more tragic than overfed ones

I think I'd have to side with Dr. Greenlove here. By they're very nature, you would have to severley neglect it to underfeed it.

[Classic]

My Tangerines that are currently in their winters nap are large hondos. My male was a rescue from a lady that was feeding 1-2 mice per week and his scales were unhealthy looking and dull. He was also very thin. I immediately put him on 1-2 medium size rats/9-11 days and he jumped from 600 grams to 1150 grams in 6 months. He now is very shinny and healthy looking. My female is also 1140 grams but both these animals are long and able to distribute the weight very nicely. These were the weights at the onset of burmation for this season. Another female tang that is burmating is much shorter and very thick. She will be with the same male as already mentioned. I will post some pics when i get the chance and will keep you updated as to the results.