Weight Checks

In fact, it is quite common for snakes in captivity to be overweight owing either to being fed too much,too often or simply eating the wrong type of food items.

The good news is we can help you with advice to try and get your snake in more appropriate condition.

To help avoid obesity issues we recommend regular weighing and measuring of your snake so that your vet can determine his/her BODY CONDITION SCORE – that is, a quantitative assessment of weight to size and body fat to muscling) This can be done during the physical examination.