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Why is my snake rubbing its face on the tank walls? Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My snake is rubbing her face on her tank walls.

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Answered By Ady Y. Gancz, DVM, ABVP (Avian), ECZM

Veterinarian, Board-certified avian specialist

Published on December 26th, 2017

Hi and thank you for this question, If this is a new behavior for Jellybean than she should be examined for anything abnormal in her mouth/ respiratory system. This requires a visit to the vet. If this is something that she has been doing for a while, it could be behavioral. Snakes often do that, and sometimes injure themselves as a result (which would also require treatment). If there is a specific area that she rubs on, it may be possible to make some changes in her enclosure to discourage her from doing so,

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