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austin_89
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31/03/2012 : 17:56:29
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Hey guys, sorry if this is a stupid question but can snakes bruise? It was Kane's feeding day today and he was two days overdue so when i took his hide off he started moving really quickly towards to viv doors so i quickly closed them so he couldnt get out but i'd already warmed up his food and could clearly tell he was hungry and he actually struck out and wen face first into the glass and a couple of minutes after i noticed his nose was a funny colour, here's a couple if pics to show ya...
Just a little concerned about what it is so any input would be greatly appreciated 
He ate his food fine though, Got a couple of good yawn pics 
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1.1.0 Normal Royal Pythons... Kane (CF11) + Frankie (CB11)
1.0.0 Spider Royal Python (CB13)
1.0.0 100% het kahl albino boa Dexter (CB13)
1.0.0 Butter Corn...
0.1.0 Snow Corn... Alice
0.1.0 Red Harlequin Crested Gecko... Charlie
0.1.0 Albino Leopard Gecko... Cleo
1.1.0 African Green Mantis
1.0.0 Staffy... Alfie
1.1.0 Cats... Ebony and DK
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Posted - 31/03/2012 : 18:21:35
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They're pretty tough - and I know that when my cats roughneck they really bash themselves on doorframes and furniture and seem not to notice it at all - but anything with flesh and bone can bruise.
I'd just keep an eye on him, and any swelling or broken skin, could be a good idea to treat with Tamodine (local vet ought to sell you this; otherwise somewhere like Surrey Pets supplies it) but any concern about his being in any discomfort, might be a good idea to ask a rep vet. But - they ARE tough. I reckon he'll be back to normal in a few days. |
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austin_89
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1248 Posts |
Posted - 31/03/2012 : 18:38:07
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Thanks BATS, I'll check on him after the 48 hours... He full on went for a strike and really thudded into the glass so I just got a little worried when I noticed the colouring... I know it's not a burn cause there's nothing he can burn himself on.
Have you had anything like this with yours? |
1.1.0 Normal Royal Pythons... Kane (CF11) + Frankie (CB11)
1.0.0 Spider Royal Python (CB13)
1.0.0 100% het kahl albino boa Dexter (CB13)
1.0.0 Butter Corn...
0.1.0 Snow Corn... Alice
0.1.0 Red Harlequin Crested Gecko... Charlie
0.1.0 Albino Leopard Gecko... Cleo
1.1.0 African Green Mantis
1.0.0 Staffy... Alfie
1.1.0 Cats... Ebony and DK
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Posted - 31/03/2012 : 19:04:18
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I haven't, no. Saada once struck at her window as she saw her rat approaching, but drew back before she banged her nose - it's the cats I've noticed bashing themselves when playing and seeming to have no ill effects, but of course you don't see any bruising when they're furry.
Poor chap - hope he's back to normal soon. |
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austin_89
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1248 Posts |
Posted - 31/03/2012 : 19:16:35
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I'll let ya know when I can... Still waiting to get y laptop fixed so i won't e able to get on much  |
1.1.0 Normal Royal Pythons... Kane (CF11) + Frankie (CB11)
1.0.0 Spider Royal Python (CB13)
1.0.0 100% het kahl albino boa Dexter (CB13)
1.0.0 Butter Corn...
0.1.0 Snow Corn... Alice
0.1.0 Red Harlequin Crested Gecko... Charlie
0.1.0 Albino Leopard Gecko... Cleo
1.1.0 African Green Mantis
1.0.0 Staffy... Alfie
1.1.0 Cats... Ebony and DK
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Lorraine
Yearling
United Kingdom
480 Posts |
Posted - 31/03/2012 : 21:57:10
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| Hope he's alright. Daft thing. |
1.0.0 CB11 Normal Royal, Oscar.
1.0.0 German Shepherd, Bailey.
Still lots to learn. |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
5008 Posts |
Posted - 31/03/2012 : 23:32:09
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| My Boa has done this, gave herself a fat lip. lol. The swelling was gone the next day. |
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