Re: Can someone answer my question please? - Bathing my snake.
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h20hunter
And we don't have a short video showing this fun and frolic? :D
I'm thinking that we'll get a cheap kiddie pool this summer, once it gets warmer, for retic swimtime. The bathroom would be a bit cramped for one person dealing with Ms Karma and the other taking video.
Re: Can someone answer my question please? - Bathing my snake.
I for one think that would be pretty cool to see your retic having a swim. If you get something posted and have a moment please send me a PM so I don't miss it.
Re: Can someone answer my question please? - Bathing my snake.
They don't enjoy it, they don't need it and it is stressful, usually anyone claiming otherwise either own a limited amount of BP or has for a very brief period or both.
Stress is really something you want to avoid with BP, because it always lead to other issues some more serious than others.
If a breeder says otherwise and a vet says otherwise find a new vet and a new breeder.
Re: Can someone answer my question please? - Bathing my snake.
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bcr229
Most ball pythons don't enjoy baths, they tolerate them. Also, being super-active is usually a sign that the snake isn't happy - it's trying to run away and hide.
If the vet recommended a bath then your ball python may have had a bit of stuck shed and was dehydrated. Also, if he had a ring of shed completely encircling his tail tip then yes, a quick dip to soften that shed so it doesn't get dried up and eventually cut off the blood flow to the tail isn't a bad idea. Long term though you need to fix your snake's humidity problems so it doesn't happen again.
I do have one snake that does enjoy swimming - she's a retic - getting her into a bath is easy, getting her out means getting soaked because she will fight to stay in.
Oh wow really?! Haha, I'd like to see that video if there is one.
Every time I took him out of the bath though, he slithered his way and got back inside it.
Re: Can someone answer my question please? - Bathing my snake.
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Dano94
Every time I took him out of the bath though, he slithered his way and got back inside it.
They will try to hide in water if there is nowhere else to hide. It's a sign of insecurity, not enjoyment of water.
BP's go in water for three reasons mostly:
Insecurity - Not enough hides or places to feel secure
Temps - Too hot
Mites - Relief from mites by drowning them
Re: Can someone answer my question please? - Bathing my snake.
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Originally Posted by
200xth
They will try to hide in water if there is nowhere else to hide. It's a sign of insecurity, not enjoyment of water.
BP's go in water for three reasons mostly:
Insecurity - Not enough hides or places to feel secure
Temps - Too hot
Mites - Relief from mites by drowning them
Right, well it looks like I'm only going to give him a bath when it is absolutely necessary from now on.
Thanks everyone for all of your inputs. It's much appreciated.