Ball python feedimg mishap

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Originally Posted by Nathan7004

Is it safe to put a ball python in a bath tub to clean them up?

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if supervised every second, yes. but not necessary, just wipe it down with a damp cloth. if you've got hydrogen peroxide around the house wipe him down with that and then dry him off a few minutes later. if not, same routine with a cloth dampened with water.

but if you bathe him, the water should only be about half his height.

Alright ill do that after hes done digesting, i tried cleaning him with a damp paper towel but the blood was dry and i didnt want to put pressure on his tummy after he had a meal. Would waiting be ok?

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Originally Posted by Nathan7004

Alright ill do that after hes done digesting, i tried cleaning him with a damp paper towel but the blood was dry and i didn't want to put pressure on his tummy after he had a meal. Would waiting be ok?

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I'd take care of it as soon as possible. I wouldn't wait several days for the snake to digest. it won't take long for those mouse remnants to turn into rotting meat (aka bacteria).

But i dont want to stress him out and make him regurgitate his meal by cleaning him now, idk what to do lol. Could cleaning him tomorrow be ok? He wouldn't regurgitate then right?

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Originally Posted by Nathan7004

But i dont want to stress him out and make him regurgitate his meal by cleaning him now, idk what to do lol. Could cleaning him tomorrow be ok? He wouldn't regurgitate then right?

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no guarantees available on the regurge! yes, it can wait until tomorrow (morning, right?). It's unlikely that a gentle wipe down will cause the snake to regurge, but no guarantees.

Ok ill do it tomorrow morning then thanks for the help guys