What does it mean?

shiro_shilo · #1 (**permalink**) 08-24-2006, 09:45 AM

whats does it mean if a snake doesn't flick thier tongue? my snake has never once in the 4 weeks ive had him :S my other thread explains what is wrong with him but have u ever head of this?

Demona · #2 (**permalink**) 10-16-2006, 02:40 PM

u know this is a good question, I'm going to post on it to bring it back up to the top. I have one snake that has very long, extented fkick that he does almost constantly. and another that will only stick his toung out a little bit ( like i can't even see where the 2 forks join into 1) I'v been wonderign if it could possibly indicate a difference in health

Slithers · #3 (**permalink**) 10-16-2006, 02:48 PM

they should flick their tongue regularly...especially when handled.

TammyJamaica · #4 (**permalink**) 10-25-2006, 10:38 PM

This is not normal at all. Get the non-flicker checked out by a herp vet. It is a sign of sickness, or at least of major depression.

Demona · #5 (**permalink**) 10-30-2006, 07:57 PM

just as a note... my non-toung-flicker was a RI

boafiend · #6 (**permalink**) 10-30-2006, 08:15 PM

i have a burm that i have never seen flick its tounge and i have had it about 2 years now, the vets around here dont know anything either, a vet meeting usually goes like this....hmmmm im no sure what is wrong with it, ill call one of my superiors and call you after, thank you that will be $40, bye!

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