Reptile Forum, Reptile Classifieds - CaptiveBred

Bazzer · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:44 pm Post subject:

The little horns are called anal spurs and originate from being tiny legs from their ancesters. They are perfectly normal and shouldn't be pulled off. They are found on pythons and Boas.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anal_spur

This is a link to see a picture
_________________
"When i'm a big boy I wanna avatar like Johonny. lmao and rofl"

Lulu85 · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:02 pm Post subject:

but it has come off unintentionally. i need to know if he needs a vet visit.
_________________
1.1 Thamnophis Marcianus Marcianus (albino)-Sissle, Kia
1.1 Thamnophis Sirtalis Tetrataina-Clyde, Bonni
2.1 Boa Constrictor Imperator

Bazzer · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:10 pm Post subject:

Without seeing it, i wouldn't know if I would take him/ her to a vet. Personally, if you have concerns, then I would say yes to err on the side of caution. If its bleeding, or showing signs of any infection then definately.

Hopefully someone on here with more experience of this happening will be able to advice you as its never happened to me (well not personally losing an anal spur but my snakes losing any!).

in the meantime, keep the enclosure clean, make sure the area on the snake is clean and monitor it.

Sorry I can't be of much help.
_________________
"When i'm a big boy I wanna avatar like Johonny. lmao and rofl"

johonny · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject:

the snake will be fine but i would need so see a pic just incase
_________________
http://johonny.proboards66.com/index.cgi

Lulu85 · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:51 pm Post subject:

he looks and seems fine and there is another much smaller spur in its place. there doesn't seem to be and damage to the scales surrounding.
_________________
1.1 Thamnophis Marcianus Marcianus (albino)-Sissle, Kia
1.1 Thamnophis Sirtalis Tetrataina-Clyde, Bonni
2.1 Boa Constrictor Imperator

kingcobra · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:56 pm Post subject:

THE BILL AT THE END OF THE MONTH???? how about the vets bill if your animals fall ill through hypothermia?????? THAT will be a darn site more than using a few more watts of electricity!,i cant really believe you are serious about that comment. if you are not prepared to heat your animals to proper temps in their vivs why have you got them? if you are worried about electricity use a thermostatically controlled small room heater which will at least raise the ambient temps within the room the snakes are in and wont cost a fortune to run,or to buy for that matter,and please try to remember,your snakes health and well-being are YOUR responsibility,they are entirely at your mercy. Rolling Eyes

_________________
we all have the spark of divinity within us, but are we responsible enough to use it?

Bazzer · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

Lynne · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:38 pm Post subject:

Bazzer · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 3:13 pm Post subject:

you know Lynne, the funniest thing happened today. I was just thinking of posting a picture of my anal spurs, when I sat down and they both broke off. Laughing

_________________
"When i'm a big boy I wanna avatar like Johonny. lmao and rofl"