Hi all,
Prior to introducing a fem coastal to my male coastal I noticed he was rubbing the side of his head, ie side of mouth area along branches and walls of his enclosure. Since introducing the female about 48 hours ago I have notice she is now doing the same actions. She mostly wipes her mouth across her our body.
I have looked closely at both pythons and I can not see anything which resemble mites. I have even paid special attention to the inside of their mouths when they yawn and stretch but can not see any discolouration, swelling or anything which looks painful.
I think they may be preparing for a shed as it has been about 2-3 months since the male shed, and, according to the previous owner of the female she hasn't shed this year I think.
If it isn't pre-shed behaviour does anyone have an idea of what could be causing this kind of behaviour? My male has shed many times but I have never seen him so occupied with this behaviour.
Cheers, Davo
