Possible spinal problem

[GarterGuy17]

Well she hasnt eaten a pinky in over a month , I have had her since January 8th. when I first got her she was about 8 in now shes over a foot. Is this too long already of a calcium deficiency or should she be fine ? even so I would like to know what that little ball is under her.

[gregmonsta]

Sorry to hear the news Chris.

[ConcinusMan]

Well she hasnt eaten a pinky in over a month , I have had her since January 8th. when I first got her she was about 8 in now shes over a foot. Is this too long already of a calcium deficiency or should she be fine ? even so I would like to know what that little ball is under her.

I doubt she has calcium deficiency. Don't start taking every little thing as a sign of some sort of deficiency. Deficiency symptoms take a very long time to develop, and require a very poor diet over the long term. Snake sounds fine. Now as far as the lump is concerned, don't worry yourself over it. I've had snakes with anomalies or deformities like that and they lived long healthy lives. Like I said, if nothing changes, and the snake appears otherwise healthy, then I wouldn't worry about the bump at all.

[GarterGuy17]

I doubt she has calcium deficiency. Don't start taking every little thing as a sign of some sort of deficiency. Deficiency symptoms take a very long time to develop, and require a very poor diet over the long term. Snake sounds fine. Now as far as the lump is concerned, don't worry yourself over it. I've had snakes with anomalies or deformities like that and they lived long healthy lives. Like I said, if nothing changes, and the snake appears otherwise healthy, then I wouldn't worry about the bump at all.

Okay just wanted to make sure been paranoid lately thanks for your response though !

[chris-uk]

Well she hasnt eaten a pinky in over a month , I have had her since January 8th. when I first got her she was about 8 in now shes over a foot. Is this too long already of a calcium deficiency or should she be fine ? even so I would like to know what that little ball is under her.

A month isn't long enough for calcium deficiency. I wouldn't worry yet.
Bethan developed the lumps on her spine very early, so they were almost certainly there from birth. Over the last 5 months Bethan has eaten maybe a few small pieces of fish once a month, she drank fairly regularly including some calcium supplemented water every few weeks. Bethan hasn't been a well snake from the outset, so I wouldn't want you using her as an example of something to worry about with your little one.

[GarterGuy17]

Well jade is a beast she eats half a worm or some fish fillets every 2 days , She poops so much which is why I feed so often ! This is a sign of being healthy right ?

[EasternGirl]

My vet has told me and I have also read that pinkies do not provide adequate calcium. They do not have the bones for it because of their young age...their bones are primarily cartlidge...it hasn't developed into bone yet...so there isn't the calcium that bones supply.

Sorry to go off topic...and sorry again for your loss Chris.

[GarterGuy17]

yea very sorry for your loss. We know you did your best you will be in my thoughts.

[ConcinusMan]

My vet has told me and I have also read that pinkies do not provide adequate calcium. They do not have the bones for it because of their young age...their bones are primarily cartlidge...it hasn't developed into bone yet...so there isn't the calcium that bones supply.

Horse pucky. They don't have as much as adult mice, this is true, but it's still plenty. I raised Amy (male orange albino radix) up from neonate to adult on pinkies, tilapia and earthworms just fine. He never got any supplements. He's strong and healthy and grew nicely.

[EasternGirl]

Well, that's good to know then.