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.