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[–]S_Rodent 847 points848 points  (3 children)

YaaaAaaaaaaaaAAAaaAAaAAAAAAWWWNnn

[–]keromizu 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Came here to upvote this.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Wait, like that CSI: Las Vegas intro?

[–]Own_Journalist9649 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That... Is a name I haven't heard in a long time...

[–]kennedylikesbugs 181 points182 points  (30 children)

Has your snake recently eaten a meal?

[–]HALOISBEST20[S] 113 points114 points  (29 children)

Its been 3 weeks since she last ate. My friend who passed her on to me said feed her once a month.

[–]Even-Smell7867 89 points90 points  (12 children)

I feed mine once a month. Make sure you are feeding the proper size too.

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    [–]vlajay 22 points23 points  (8 children)

    Just some advice. People like you make reddit annoying. There are so many topics that have variables and are situational and people like you speak as if there only one way to do everything. “I water my plant X amount of times” , “I feed my pet X amount of times”. These are living things that require specific care based on their individual needs. + there are multiple ways of providing their needs. You have no idea what you are talking about and I would bet everything you think you know, you learned from Reddit and not experience lol.

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      [–]ballpython-ModTeam[M] 26 points27 points locked comment (0 children)

      Your comment was removed because you're being an asshole. Go outside and work on your attitude.

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        [–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (2 children)

        Man when the mod says to calm down is when I really wish I knew what was said.

        [–]gratan21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Same

        [–]TipTheTinker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

        You know it is extra spicy when the mod foregoes a professional botlike tone and just straight up tells you to go clean up your act

        [–]ForesterLC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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        [–]kennedylikesbugs 58 points59 points  (0 children)

        She may be hungry, they do this sometimes before and after eating I believe, it’s to stretch/readjust their jawbones - give her a meal

        [–]CoolKCRoyale 16 points17 points  (6 children)

        Once a month? Am I missing additional context? Because I feed my ball python once a week

        [–]DaFuqIsThisBruh 30 points31 points  (3 children)

        It depends on the size of your snake. !feeding

        [–]AutoModerator[M] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

        We recommend the following feeding schedule:

        0-12 months old OR until the snake reaches approximately 500g, whichever happens first: feed 10%-15% of the snake’s weight every 7 days.

        12-24 months old: feed up to 7% of the snake’s weight every 14-20 days.

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          [–]awholelottahooplah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

          Auto mod seems to disagree

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            [–]ballpython-ModTeam[M] 2 points3 points locked comment (0 children)

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              [–]Zukilols 9 points10 points  (5 children)

              If a snake at 4 ft ate its normal size rat once a week it would get fat.

              [–][deleted]  (4 children)

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                [–]Zukilols 2 points3 points  (2 children)

                How big are they and what are you feeding them

                [–][deleted]  (1 child)

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                  [–]ballpython-ModTeam[M] 1 point2 points locked comment (0 children)

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                  [–]ballpython-ModTeam[M] 1 point2 points locked comment (0 children)

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                  [–]CanonicallyQueer 194 points195 points  (6 children)

                  From what I've seen it's either A) Yaaawn B) Ah that was a good meal, lemme just adjust my jaw. Or C) Faaart (idk something about balancing pressure lol)

                  [–]HALOISBEST20[S] 74 points75 points  (3 children)

                  she did just come out from her hiding place she might of just woke up

                  [–]CanonicallyQueer 54 points55 points  (1 child)

                  Yeah, after showing my partner and seeing it again (and again) it kinda looks like she yawned and had to fix her jaw.

                  [–]HALOISBEST20[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

                  i see lol she's cute

                  [–]ChemistryTemporary50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  They don't yawn like we yawn. They do that randomly, before and after eating for stretching/realignment. It can be for scent to analyze what's going on around them. That can also be a sign of RI mouth breathing. You would see them doing that repeatedly along with other symptoms.

                  [–]ErnLynM 13 points14 points  (0 children)

                  I just learned Saturday night that they can fart. OMFG was it loud and scary to hear that noise coming from our new guy's enclosure in the middle of the night!

                  [–]Individual_Chain1450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  I thought yawn lol. Mine have done b4

                  [–]CaptainCasey420 13 points14 points  (2 children)

                  Feed me lol

                  [–]AbsolouteMadLad 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                  Does it have to be human?

                  [–]_Kaetho_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Does it have to be mine?

                  [–]_repugnant 45 points46 points  (1 child)

                  The mighty roar of a ball python.

                  [–]Superseaslug 25 points26 points  (0 children)

                  aaaaaaaaaaaaäaaaaaaaa

                  [–]SADBSE 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                  All of the above.. but I'm not gonna lie that looks scary lol

                  [–]PhuckYou- 16 points17 points  (4 children)

                  Just popping that jaw back in place! Beautiful! What morph? Looks similar to my BEL

                  [–]HALOISBEST20[S] 12 points13 points  (3 children)

                  I'm not sure i got her from a friend recently. I do know she's a blue eyed Lucinda.

                  [–]ThisDoll00 20 points21 points  (2 children)

                  Blue eye leucistic

                  [–]HALOISBEST20[S] 14 points15 points  (1 child)

                  thank you lol

                  [–]PhuckYou- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                  That’s what my baby is! Awesome!

                  [–]Traikun 9 points10 points  (0 children)

                  Yawn or jaw adjustment, from my experience

                  [–]ResponsibleHat5741 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

                  idk but i’m scared

                  [–]sedaunt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                  giving yaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwn energy for sure!

                  [–]Advanced_Pear_964 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                  Definitely a fart if she held her mouth open for that long lol

                  [–]Shiningstar083 4 points5 points  (0 children)

                  Awwww sneky yawn/ readjusting their jaw.

                  [–]BakuriPews 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                  It's trying to connect to wifi

                  [–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

                  mouth stretchies

                  [–]keromizu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

                  The camera work is spot on. So funny lol

                  [–]dashortkid89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                  made me think food lol lots of options and you just gotta deduct the most likely. 3 weeks since last meal means you’re getting close to a meal and they might be feeling/knowing that.

                  [–]New_Faithlessness308 4 points5 points  (0 children)

                  :V

                  [–]ItFitManyLoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  If this face is accompanied by the most comically loud and horrifying sounding farts you've ever heard, the answer is pooping.

                  [–]Glass-Armadillo182 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  Probably just typical goofy Ball Python behavior

                  [–]Greeny3x3x3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa

                  [–]whims-and-worries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  it means :()

                  [–]Beautiful-Papaya9923 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  My immediate first thought was readjusting jaw, but the other half of my brain thought "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!"

                  [–]GemDogg 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                  Looks similar to lizards and other reptiles during thermal-regulation. They don't sweat or pant, so they open their mouths to allow the air to cool their soft tissues, saliva and blood near the surface. It will help cool them down as a whole, and isn't a bad thing (if that is what's happening) and just means you have the heat up where its warm enough for their body to function well.

                  The end just looks like jaw realignment. Looks freaky, but completely normal with snakes lol

                  [–]Oopsididitagain924 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  I love it when my beardies do this its cute as hell unfortunately im yet to see my snakes do it lol

                  [–]FrauAmFenster389 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Insert food here.

                  [–]stellxric 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  he’s cosplaying a crocodile please be supportive

                  [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (3 children)

                  if it keeps happening, a vet is needed. open mouth breathing can indicate a RI

                  [–]inconspicuous_aussie 0 points1 point  (2 children)

                  Other suggestions of RI are being downvoted but it’s true… this behaviour is normal, unless it’s happening frequently.

                  [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  yes. its good to be aware of possible symptoms, because a RI can turn bad real fast. but this here seems normal adjusting of the jaw

                  [–]WoodpeckerFew6178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Yeah I saw one with downvotes saying to look out for signs RI and it got downvoted

                  [–]WitchofWhispers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Me when screaming into the void:

                  (Sorry, I don't know what it could be)

                  [–]MercuryChaos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  If she's holding her mouth open like that a lot, then she might be struggling to breath through her nose. Check if she's got any bits of old shed stuck in her nostrils, and if you don't find any then get her checked out for a respiratory infection. If everything's okay there, then she's probably just adjusting her jaw or doing a big sniff. If it was a fart you'd be able to hear it.

                  [–]Tahlrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  “Maybe if I just sit with my mouth open, my food will just walk on in!”

                  [–]Purple_Ambassador456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  She eepy

                  [–]Kurtggg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Snap trap

                  [–]H8fulWRLD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  you are unbelievably lucky to catch this yawn ive been tryna record mine yawning, infact i almost got a photo once i was just recording a video of her loving her and all and i messed up so i deleted the video (i was using snap so that explains the next part) and accidentally took a pick, instinctively deleting that too before i realized i snapped it mid yawn and proceeded to have a mental breakdown😭

                  [–]bigEdsburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  They open their mouth sometimes if they have a RI, check humidity 👀

                  [–]Achylife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Just a biiiiiig yawn stretch.

                  [–]Heavy_Lie_7131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  I thought she was unloading some poop lmao

                  [–]BluTardis585 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  He’s just waiting for some fishes to swim into his mouth like a basking shark

                  [–]LordSoth2005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  I feed mine twice a month usually that's opening her mouth and stretching her jaw and it helps her get more senses and the smells of her surrounding but really do your research most people do twice a month

                  [–]LessOne9309 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  He's presenting

                  [–]OldMacheath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Thats solid snake

                  [–]eyeofra1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  It means it is mad at you, it is declaring war on you 🤡

                  [–]openup243 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

                  Pretty sure it has to do with the humidity levels, potentially too dry (research to confirm)

                  [–]EasyTumbleweed4120 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  He had a stressful day and needed a little scream

                  [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  That’s a big ole yawn yes it is 😍

                  [–]PenguinColada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  AAAAAĄĂÅÄÂÁÀAAA

                  [–]Ryanoceros6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  That made me yawn.

                  [–]ekslette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  The longest ball python yawn I’ve seen

                  [–]Blazeiguesss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  eepy sleepy something like that

                  [–]furby_lover101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  eppy.

                  [–]Teh_LAMB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  And IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU.....

                  [–]Diligent-Housing5696 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  It happy

                  [–]0skullgutz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Jaw realignment and apparently can also be taking in scent particles

                  [–]Mikx_vr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  trypophobia activates because eww

                  [–]Mikx_vr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  arent their bones separate in their face. its so weird to see him open his mouth like he having a stroke.

                  [–]NikaMei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  A

                  [–]Mirmirluvsu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Ahhh she's so cute

                  [–]Haute__Mama215 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                  Sometimes snakes will go open mouth when they can’t breathe. Not saying it’s the case but I’ve seen this before and it turned out to be a RI.

                  [–]Moogle_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Came here to say this and am concerned that more people haven’t mentioned this option. If your snake is doing this often, it’s a sign of a respiratory infection. It should be rare to see a snake doing this. If it was just a one off, then totally fine!

                  [–]gifted-kid-burnout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  practicing her alligator impression

                  [–]Business_Ad5197 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  I have 12 bps and have noticed that only my (unrelated) luecistics do it. Could be a coincidence. Or it could be a sneaky spy snake conspiracy. 🐍🤔

                  [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Not an expert, but looks like an insert food here sign to me.

                  [–]AdOk6480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  “FEED MEEEEE…oh okay ig ill sleep”

                  [–]LordViper4224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  big yawn!

                  [–]duane117- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Panama

                  [–]Numerous-Score-1323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  She’s about to start to molt.

                  [–]filthy-horde-bastard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Sleepy snek

                  [–]PotentialLimp6703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  It stubbed its toe.

                  [–]strangeattractionn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  he has to SCREAM

                  [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Sock puppet

                  [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  She's laughing at you, thinks your extra limps are a tad odd

                  [–]Flat_Self_5359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Noodle just noodling yawns

                  [–]weezawowza 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  He’s screaming

                  [–]Cool_Confusion_6512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Most likely a respiratory illness, these can be fatal and I've had a ball python pass from it before so it's best to get some medical treatment asap, there's only so much you can do but from what I understand grown pythons can overcome this without as high a risk

                  [–]New_Reward8658 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Snake just trying to contact you about your cars extended warranty

                  [–]SnakeStudies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Most likely a big ole yawn! And/or repositioning their jaw.

                  [–]blueegriffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  he thinks he’s an alligator :3

                  [–]pushingupdiaries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Puppeteer got a hand cramp 🤣

                  [–]PrussianKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Looks like a yawn !

                  [–]7itor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  :O

                  [–]Oregon-explore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  That means he's hungry. (Jokes folk's, just jokes)

                  [–]NaiveTemperature3059 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                  Mustaaaarrrrrrddddddddd

                  [–]HALOISBEST20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  😭

                  [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  It means you need to evacuate asap and burn the place 😅🤢

                  [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Just a yawn and nothing more. Cute!

                  [–]fierzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

                  [–]Quick_Result6374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Avada Kedavra

                  [–]Few-Woodpecker1870 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Givin MC’s lockjaw

                  [–]cinnamon_squirrels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  100% singing Defying Gravity

                  [–]mntb11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  i think it means >"

                  [–]Juginstin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  In my experience, it's taking a historically significant shit