Assessing the Sick Snake

Snake behavior will vary with the species, however the normal snake tends to be alert, responsive, and curious. Frequent tongue flicking is a sensory gathering behavior used to deliver scents to the vomeronasal organ. The normal snake is generally active, often coiling or twining its body. This is particularly true for smaller species. Signs of aggression in the snake may include . . .


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Pollock C. Assessing the sick snake. March 24, 2011. LafeberVet Web site. Available at https://lafeber.com/vet/assessing-the-sick-snake/