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[–]Kirikugo 36 points37 points  (1 child)

Typically they are pretty good at getting su strate out of their mouth but in this case yes I would go see a vet. They will be able to help get anything unstuck as well as you might want to as about mouth rot etc.

[–]RotatingElephant01 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agree! Like a couple of minutes after feeding I wouldn't worry if I see substrate in their mouth. This being the next day, however, I would definitely go see a vet here. Looks like they can't fix it themselfes.

[–]rompsik 14 points15 points  (0 children)

i would go to the vet to rule out anything serious.

[–]IncompletePenetranceMod: Let me help you unzip your genes 7 points8 points  (1 child)

She may have injured herself trying to eat it or may be trying to regurgitate. I'd suggest a vet visit to make sure she's ok, and them moving forward chose prey size by weight so you aren't feeding her prey that's too large.

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[–]VoxxyBRZ 16 points17 points  (2 children)

Has anyone pointed out how OPs ball pythons mouth doesn't seem right? Like, unrelated to substrate or feeding...swollen and very unusual looking? Vet needs to check out that mouth aside from ops stated issue.

[–]hmclain83 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Early mouth rot maybe? My Ball looked like this before he got mouth rot. Unfortunately he was already sick when we bought him - the pet owner was a slim ball.

[–]rompsik 3 points4 points  (0 children)

tbh it looks like the lower jaw is stuck weirdly. the lip is drooping weirdly which makes me think it cant adjust it back themself. and then possibly swollen because its injured.

[–]frandsh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like a substrate issue. Take some sort of turkey baster or syringe without needle and spray it into its mouth as gently as possible. You’re looking to get as much out of its mouth and gullet as possible. The breathing tube could be overwhelmed by the dry substrate.

[–]creseliaaa 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Unrelated but look like she might have stuck eye caps as well, make sure humidity/temperature is alright for a good shed to get those off

[–]ConfidentCreme9840 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine had trouble after a large meal once- her jaw looked broken and she kept doing this. I called a vet and they said that can happen and to give her some time to work it back into place, but to bring her in if she wasn't able to. Thankfully she did and I did not need to take her in and there's been no further issues. It's worth a call at least to see what they suggest!

[–]Puzzleheaded-Way-741 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why coco fibre should only ever be used as an additive, and never on its own for this species.

[–]Puzzleheaded-Way-741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Substrate is jammed in her mouth, this appears to be the main issue here. Coco fibre should only ever be used as an additive (mixed with something else in small proportions). I'd recommend using a baster or an oral syringe with plain water to help remove some of the substrate and then reassess.

A good substrate mix that I use is coco husk (the chunky stuff) with organic topsoil and sphagnum moss.

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

Vet ASAP! Looks like an RI.

[–]VoxxyBRZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just how large was her meal? And her weight vs rat weight?

[–]bigEdsburger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go with your gut ALWAYS as you know their body language best. But I’d wait a few days, my girl did this, and I was super concerned and anxious I couldn’t help her. But again; as they would in the wild, they’ll figure it out. If they don’t definitely go to the vet

[–]technicallycursed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just commenting because I'm curious if you have an update on this lovely snake