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Carpet Python Fell

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  • 03-29-2012, 02:59 PM
    akjadlnfkjfdkladf
    Carpet Python Fell
    Hi all

    I had a carpet python out on my bed today and I was fixing up his enclosure. He slipped off the bed, fell about 2 feet, and hit the hardwood floor pretty hard. I'm very worried because he at two days ago. Normally i wouldn't handle him after two days but I wanted to clean out and fix up his enclosure, so I just figured I'd put him on the bed for a little while. He seemed okay when I picked him up off the floor, he was just a bit flighty and rattled.

    I'm extremely upset and I wanted your thoughts on weather or not I should worry about this.

    Thanks
  • 03-29-2012, 03:06 PM
    The Serpent Merchant
    Without actually seeing him it is hard to say but my guess would be that he's ok.
  • 03-29-2012, 03:13 PM
    akjadlnfkjfdkladf
    He looked fine and I felt him up and down, nothing seemed wrong.
  • 03-29-2012, 03:16 PM
    The Serpent Merchant
    I've had one of my Bp's fall off the bed (onto carpet) and nothing ever came of that. I'm sure if a snake hit the ground the right (or wrong) way there could be issues, but I would guess that it is more rare.
  • 03-30-2012, 07:41 AM
    Lolo76
    Probably nothing to worry about, judging by the number of times my snakes have fallen & survived... ball pythons in particular are rather clumsy, and NO snakes seem to have any sense of gravity! I live in a place with carpeting now, but even when I had hardwoods nobody ever fell & got hurt. Not to imply my snakes are constantly tumbling down, but it does happen from time to time when you've got nearly 30 of them. :oops:

    Anyway, I would just keep an eye on him for a few days - and make sure there's no obvious trauma or major change in behavior/activity.
  • 03-30-2012, 09:26 AM
    Cameron Lamb Exotics
    Since carpets are mainly arboreal I would assume a short fall would not have much of an affect no him. Should have nothing to worry about.
  • 03-30-2012, 10:49 AM
    akjadlnfkjfdkladf
    Re: Carpet Python Fell
    thanks everyone.

    I'll keep an eye on his behavior, but if he eats for me next week I'll figure he's probably okay.
  • 03-30-2012, 10:50 AM
    Mike41793
    How old is he? Id be a little more worried if he was a baby but if hes a juvie or adult i wouldnt worry about it.
  • 03-30-2012, 10:51 AM
    akjadlnfkjfdkladf
    Re: Carpet Python Fell
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    How old is he? Id be a little more worried if he was a baby but if hes a juvie or adult i wouldnt worry about it.

    he will be 2 years old in june.
  • 03-31-2012, 10:51 PM
    Ohlacey
    My BRB seems to enjoy the prospect of skydiving - and has hit the wood floor once. I was super concerned, but nothing ever came out of it. Your boy should be fine. Just watch him.
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