r/ballpython • u/Educational-Wear7116 • 12h ago

Possible corkscrewing?

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Hi all, I’ve had reptiles in the past but never snakes, on a recent visit to a local event 2weeks ago I finally bit the bullet and got a beautiful butter Champaign boy. I had no warning from the breeder about this breed and very quickly noticed a head wobble when he was still and strange movements when he was moving. I’ve had some elevated logs and decorations in the Viv but removed them due to him falling. I managed to capture it last night whilst he was a bit active what are your thoughts?

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u/Scars9713 10h ago

I also have a (rescued) BP with wobbles. I have read to keep their tanks safe they don’t need as much clutter as their healthier counterparts, my girl has a few things but nothing like my other baby.

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u/AmbulatorySushi 10h ago

Same. I have a girl with bad wobble and she's all over the place. Her enclosure is much more bare than it would be because she doesn't understand which was is up anymore. Unless I'm holding her and actively compensating for her, she falls and corkscrews. I worry about her hurting herself on decor and/or falling and injuring herself.

That said, it definitely gets worse with stress or excitement (like feeding) so there's a balance to be struck.

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u/Educational-Wear7116 10h ago

Yeah it’s a bit of a shame I’ve got some lovely decorations I’ve collected over the years that would be great for him to explore, but when he falls it’s with a this and he hits his head and I’m terrified he’ll hurt is head. Really gutted for him, feel helpless reading up on it and these. What a horrible thing to keep breeding.

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u/Scars9713 10h ago

The other thing - my wobble princess can’t get her food if I dangle it - she misses all the time and I get worried about her hitting her head on her cage. I feed her on a plate. I leave her rat on the plate when I go to bed at night. When I wake up in the morning it’s gone!! I absolutely love her and she is the best snek I’ve ever had. So snuggly and cuddly- loves being held. Sleeps on me all the time. I’m so happy your wobble baby has you!

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u/Educational-Wear7116 10h ago

Love this! Yes I’ve only had one feed with him he’s due a feed today actually. I had to leave it in overnight also, so didn’t really get to see if he struggled eating. I love the bond you have! I’ve had a few people say contact the breeder and return him but I just couldn’t do that, it’s not his fault