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Do snakes yawn???

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girlbugg

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I went in to check on my snakes, and Heidi was just laying there with her mouth wide open. Is that normal?? I thought something was wrong with her so I gently tapped on the glass, and she shut her mouth. She had not been fed for a few days, so I know it was not that.
 
I've heard that a constantly gaping mouth can be a sign of infection, mouth rot, or other diseases. So maybe examine her mouth carefully, or even take her to a reptile vet (or at least call and consult with yours!)
 
Its not a yawn as such. The "yawn" to click their mouths back in place after eating a meal. Disloacting their jaws to swallow it, and then "yawning" to put them back together if you like.
 
stuart said:
Its not a yawn as such. The "yawn" to click their mouths back in place after eating a meal. Disloacting their jaws to swallow it, and then "yawning" to put them back together if you like.
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Actually, snakes do yawn for no reason, not neccessarily after a meal. I've seen both my snakes yawn while roaming their tanks. Royal pythons especially can yawn for no apparent reason.
 
Plissken said:
Actually, snakes do yawn for no reason, not neccessarily after a meal. I've seen both my snakes yawn while roaming their tanks. Royal pythons especially can yawn for no apparent reason.
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Yes, mine does as well. I'm not so sure it could be called a yawn then, but it does only last for a few seconds.
 
Thanks for all of the advise. I did feed her last night, and she ate with no problem at all. After she had finished eating while her mouth was open I looked inside of it, and I did not see anything strange. I will keep an eye on her anyway.
 
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