Yawn? Why does my (RTB) open his mouth really wide?

Discussion in 'Boas' started by munkyboy, Nov 3, 2004.

  1. munkyboy

    munkyboy New Member

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    I have noticed on many occations that my boa will seem to open his mouth wide (180 degree angle). I know they will do this after eating to stretch and reconfigure thier mouth. What about other times? Why do they do it? It happened a few nights ago while resting on my wife's shoulder. she was a little concerned, but there was no aggressive behavior. If anything, it seemed perfectly confortable before and after this. Is this yawning?, excercise?... :?:
     
  2. JEFFREH

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  3. Ed_r

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    could be a shed coming on, they do that to loosen the skin. Sometimes just for no apparent reason.
     
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  5. stormyva

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    Does it do it quickly or does leave it's mouth gaping open for more than a minute or two at a time?
    If it sits with it's mouth gaping open for long periods of time it could be signs of other things.
     
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  7. munkyboy

    munkyboy New Member

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    It is just for about 5 to 10 seconds every once in a while. I observe this maybe twice a week. He isn,t breathing through his mouth or wheezing. Nothing to indicate a respitory problem or anything as far as I can tell. Just seems to be stretching his muscles or something. He is young (27'' long) and growing fast (10'' in 4 months). Growing pains? Just curious. 8)
     
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  9. stormyva

    stormyva Well-Known Member

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    It's probably just what Ed described then.
     
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  11. munkyboy

    munkyboy New Member

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    I did raise humidity, as I thought it may be a shed myself. All that inspired was defication and eurates.LOL. It must be like you say. Just stretching, yawning, or just showing off.
     
  12. biochic

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    I'd agree that it doesn't sound like anything troublesome. As long as there isn't any wheezing, mouth-breathing, or other obvious problems, then I wouldn't worry about it. But keep an eye out as always. If it increases or changes, then something may be wrong and may need a check by a vet.
     

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