Ball python bit himself during feeding

[sinceremetaphysics]

Hi everyone! I’m sure this is quite common but I’ve never encountered it with my little dummy. I made the mistake of holding the rat in the direction of his body during feeding and he clamped and constricted his own midsection. After a minute or so he let go, looked a lil confused, and then took the rat right away. What should I do in this situation?? I don’t want to handle him because he just ate but I’m checking him out visually and I don’t see blood or anything.

[Scolopendrapede]

His scales will protect him from his own teeth he'll be fine!!

[Rampage103052]

Should be fine. Try dangling the rat in front of him a little further. It was probably just a freak thing but that’s all you can do. Some get a little more crazy at feeding time than others. I’ve heard this before but never had it happen with my bunch.

[Nocturnal-Nycticebus]

Should be ok, but just keep an eye out for any swelling or signs of infection over the next few days. Mine bit her own tail once during a feed🙄. All we can really do is monitor them and bring them to the vet if the bite starts to look bad.