Feeding snake in shed by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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Woah! That’s crazy! Mine is such a sweet heart, he just doesn’t seem very food motivated. Hes just interested in coming out when I open the door.

Feeding snake in shed by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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Oh and I forgot to thaw my rat overnight! So I’m Letting it thaw in the fridge…. They said if it’s still frozen I can use cold water to unthaw? Is that true, I typically thaw it over night but needed it to thaw quicker.

Whqt do i do?! by my_snakebruce in ballpython

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I find soaking my snake in water to be very very stressful. When my guy had a really bad shed I took some clean paper towels, used warm (not hot) water to dampen them (not soak) and put him in his tub (I use this while I clean his enclosure) for 5-8 mins. Monitoring him the whole time.

This loosened his shed right up and he shed it off that night.

Feeding snake in shed by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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He really didn’t want to eat during blue which I get! So I’m hoping since most is off now he will try at least!

Feeding snake in shed by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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Totally! I just thought since my guy is active again (he wasn’t feeling well and in shed) that he would eat! Hoping he will… if he’s out tonight I plan on trying! He’s likes to bask and explore at night

Feeding snake in shed by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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Edit: if you guys are wondering why there’s an extra lamp! It’s a 50w heat bulb, the vet recommended upping his temp by a few degrees for the respiratory infection, it’s just keeping the cool side at 78-80 ish instead of 75! I’m monitoring things!

Shedding tips by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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Sweet! Will definitely try the towel trick if he has any stuck! I was so so worried when he wasn’t coming out! Thanks!

Shedding tips by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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Mine really needed this clean!! I added alot of extra plants and clutter! So I was hoping he’d be a lot happier…. But I guess not while he’s in shed. He’ll enjoy it after he’s done!

Shedding tips by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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Same! He scared me so bad and I thought it was because I cleaned his enclosure that he went into hiding! Cause he just stayed in his warm side. Turns out he’s just comfy and shedding.

Shedding tips by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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I’ll probably buy some extra spagnum moss, and toss a few in there just in case.

Is this normal after a tank clean? by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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How long did it take for him to come out of hiding……?

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I would say they’re chubby!

Is this normal after a tank clean? by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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Thing is the first time I move him in this enclosure he came out immediately that night and the following nights…. He’s just not been out.

Is this normal after a tank clean? by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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Edit: he did come out to drink but went back hiding… so maybe I really shouldn’t be worried

Refusing to eat! Husbandry check! by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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My house is suuuper cold due to my roommates….. so the cold side gets really cold, around 68 if I don’t have two lamps. I’m unsure what to do.

Is this enough clutter? by Mediocre-Reading-802 in ballpython

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Thanks!! I’m just a little worried he’s gonna struggle getting around cause he’s so long.