Substrate stuck in my BP's upper lip

What kind of substrate do you use? When I was using Aspen shavings it seemed like I always had problems with substrate in my snakes mouth. But since I changed to a coconut husk chip bedding I don't have that problem very often and I usually just leave the snake alone and they figure it out on their own. Coconut husk doesn't have sharp edges like Aspen so I'm not that worried. Seems like my big Retic female always has a bit in her lip after eating, I just leave her alone and she figures it out. Hasn't hurt her at all in the last couple years.

Awesome!!! I'm glad you were able to get it out.

A lot of times if we go in with confidence it's almost as if the snake knows we're trying to help and will relax and allow us to help. Obviously not the case with every snake or every situation though, hahaha.

Anyway, I'm happy for you and your snake. I would Just let him chill for a few days. I'm sure this ordeal stressed him out, but he'll be fine.

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Originally Posted by craigafrechette

Trying to flush it with water would probably be safer, but would still require confidence holding the snake. If it's lodged in there good, which seems the case since it's been days I'm not sure it'll get it. Ugggh I wish I could just help you from here! Hahahaha

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This is a good idea .... I'd have grabbed it in a towel so it felt secure ( to both of us ) then tease it's head out . You could hold it secure in the towel with one hand and have good look with your other hand - then poor water across / over the mouth area .


Bit of a tangent but I feed over pieces of card so the chance of ingesting is minimised . Then just remove the card pieces afterwards .


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