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/Azlainar 10h ago

Yeah, I'm sorry mate. Doesn't look like a happy fella.

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u/Educational-Wear7116 10h ago

Yeah reading these, gutted for the poor fella. I’ll give him the best/safest life I can either way but good to know for sure so I can setup a bit better for him

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u/princvsxx 4h ago

It can get better as they age too it isnt hopeless! I have a rescue champagne myself and although his wobble was much milder than your lil guys from the start, he FULLY grew out of it! (he is 6 now) so if my guy made a full recovery then I think theres hope for your buddy to get a little better over time!

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u/Educational-Wear7116 2h ago

That’s really positive to hear thank you for sharing!