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 #1724910


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 Normal mouth color?

Hey. The last few times I’ve fed Whisper I’ve noticed the inside of her mouth is a bit magenta-colored, almost purple, and I’m a bit nervous she might have mouth rot. If someone who has a pic of their snake opening their mouth could post it so I could check if the color is normal, or if you guys know that this is weird and it should be red or something and could let me know, that’d be great.
05/04/08  02:39pm

 #1725023


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   Message To: Sorrowsworn-   In reference to Message Id: 1724910


 Normal mouth color?

Sorry I don’t have a picture--but mouth rot has other symptoms. The first garter snake I purchased had mouth rot which I couldn’t tell from just the short time I had with it in the petshop, but within the hour of bringing it home I noticed it and returned it. It’s mouth around the lips would be swollen, so that you can see the lining of the mouth which is normally hidden with the mouth is closed. It won’t eat, even though it will actually be interested in the food. It’s not because it isn’t hungry but because it hurts for it to eat. It’ll also secrete bubbles or saliva from it’s mouth when it’s closed, it’s most noticable if there are bubbles while it’s flicking its tongue out. Other signs are the snake rubbing it’s face, particularly its mouth on rough objects to relieve the itch.

It’s best to bring it to a herp vet who can diagnose it and give you antibiotics. The above signs are normally when it’s in a really advanced state. If you suspect it, I would bring all your snakes to the vet (if you have others) because it is extremely contagious.

This can come from bad husbandry--dirty water, foul living conditions. Or it could be because, if you’re feeding live the prey struggled and broke the snake’s teeth or if you pulled the snake off roughly after it bit you or someone else.

That’s really all I know about this topic. I’m sure someone with more experience will come along and be able to offer more advice.
05/04/08  04:38pm

 #1725472


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   Message To: XAvaritia   In reference to Message Id: 1725023


 Normal mouth color?

i have no clue what mouth rot looks like other then from pics but all 3 of my snakes mouths are pinkish red.....good though and i hope its not
05/04/08  11:57pm

 #1725651


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   Message To: Sorrowsworn-   In reference to Message Id: 1724910


 Normal mouth color?

A couple of pics in other threads
Link
Link

Here is a pic that was posted a while back
(don’t remember who’s it was, but they gave me permission to use it,
to show what severe mouth rot looks like)
05/05/08  07:00am

 #1727176


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   Message To: Marg   In reference to Message Id: 1725651


 Normal mouth color?

Wait, the first two pics are healthy, right?
05/06/08  04:44pm

 #1727195


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   Message To: Sorrowsworn-   In reference to Message Id: 1727176


 Normal mouth color?

Hmmm the pic didn’t post... yes the links are healthy color.

Here’s the pic that was supposed to be posted (again - Not MY Snake!!!)
05/06/08  05:04pm

 #1727329


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   Message To: Marg   In reference to Message Id: 1727195


 Normal mouth color?

...that is... so horrifying. I don’t know how it’s possible someone let their snake’s mouth rot get to that point.

But it’s a good picture none-the-less.
05/06/08  06:58pm

 #1727389


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   Message To: XAvaritia   In reference to Message Id: 1727329


 Normal mouth color?

Yeah, that’s really awful. Thanks for the pics; I’m pretty sure she’s healthy - I’ll check again during feeding next week and get her to a vet if I still suspect anything
05/06/08  07:39pm

 #1740303


Rai my corn snake
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   Message To: XAvaritia   In reference to Message Id: 1725023


 Normal mouth color?

My snake doesnt want to eat and sometimes just happens to rub his head but his lips arent swollen or anything so I think shes fine.
05/19/08  05:39pm

 #1740317


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   Message To: Rai my corn snake   In reference to Message Id: 1740303


 Normal mouth color?

sorry to be offtopic... but one of my cornsnakes name is ’Whisper’ too
05/19/08  05:44pm

 #1740760


XAvaritia
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   Message To: Rai my corn snake   In reference to Message Id: 1740303


 Normal mouth color?

Is it an adult male?

I hear sexually mature males go off their food and rub their heads against things during spring because it’s mating season.

If the husbandry and all that other stuff is okay, it probably isn’t anything.

Oh, I also forgot to mention, you will be able to notice blood on the gums and stuff if it is mouth rot.
05/19/08  10:12pm


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