A little worried about my new ball.

[TB2Blazer]

Well I finally bought my first snake a B/P this afternoon. Very healthy beautiful snake. The only thing that I'm worried about is I bought it after it had just been fed (don't know exactly how long it had been since she had fed them). Now the woman said to be extremely gentle with it because of course it had just eaten. And on the way home I kept it as still and unshaken as possible and had a smooth ride home. I got home put it in its new enclosure (which had been set up before I left, temps checked, humidity right, hides in place ect..) and didn't touch it. About an hour after moving around in its new place it regurgitated the mouse it had just eaten. Now I know this isn't good at all but is there anything I can do or is it just a little nervous in its new surroundings? Please any ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[chong_python]

that is with out a doubt the stupidest thing i have ever heard of. absoulety nothing on your part was done wrong, but the pet store showed a high level of carelessness. When i bought my snake he just finished eating and the worker ( owns his own business )told me to wait 3 or 4 days until pick up. just to be on the safe side

The stress of a snake trying to digest his food, and then on top of it a new encloser that must of done alot for your little buddy. I would say not to worrie about disease yet...... give it 5days to a week so he can get used to his new encloser.... give it a try again to see what happends, if he regurgutates it again, contact a vet ASAP!
also, i would let the pet store know, and ask them for thier warrenty, some times there is a warrenty for 7 days, so check that out in case the worst happends ( which i really feel bad saying) but you know, just to be safe, check it out

hope that helps

and good luck with your new lifestyle lol

[TB2Blazer]

Well thank you very much I'm gonna try and leave him alone as much as possible and just let him get to know the new place hopefully everything will be ok. Thanks again for the help.

[daftperception]

My vent tells me many thing's about reptiles the cool air it blows in my ear tells me things (If you build it they will come) actually it does have a reptile related definition The excretory opening of the digestive tract in animals such as birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. I think you meant vet. sorry about making a big deal about it lol.

[Hoomi]

Even my BP's that I've had for a while, I will not handle or disturb for several days after feeding them. My "senior" BP. Phil, is an excellent eater and a very friendly snake, yet I try to make sure I've cleaned his enclosure and such at least a day or two prior to feeding him, so that I shouldn't need to get in and do anything for a few days after he's eaten.

I've been fortunate so far in that I've not had any of my 3 BP's regurgitate in the nearly a year that I've been keeping snakes, and I owe a great deal to these forums for that. It was here that I learned such tidbits as not disturbing them soon after feeding for that reason.

The pet shop owner was pretty irresponsible to send a snake to a new home so soon after feeding. Chong is right; they should have let you know that the snake needed several days to digest his or her meal before traveling, and told you they would hold it for that long, but if that was not acceptable, they shouldn't have sold it in the first place.

[TB2Blazer]

I am going back to the store that sold me the snake. Now the snake has a three day warranty on it and I bought it yesterday. I'm gonna ask her if she will extend the warranty until I feed it next to make sure that it eats it and keeps it down. If she won't extend the warranty should I give it back and buy another or just give her back the snake and wait until it feeds again properly. The only thing is I hate bringing it back its been through enough stress already and I would hate to have it switch environments yet again. He seems to be ok today I left him completely alone with no one in the room last night and he has been curled around one of the grapevines that I bought all day just sitting there.

[wolfman38]

I would not go to that extreme of taking your BP back. As long you are meeting his requirements for his husbandry then you should be fine. I would highly suggest that you not bother him for at least 1 to 2 weeks (2 weeks is preferred). But go ahead and do your normal cage maintaince that is needed during that time period. Now after 2 weeks try offering him a small food item (fuzzie mouse or similar) to see if he will eat it and keep it down. And hopefully in no time you will be able to enjoy the thrill of keeping a Ball.

Let us know when you have any other questions.

[TB2Blazer]

Thanks alot everyone for everything.