Re: How often should i bathe my snake?
Baby wipes are great but they do have mild detergent on them, so follow up with a damp paper towel to wipe off the soap.
I actually like the generic ones more than the name brand, as they're thicker and more durable.
Re: How often should i bathe my snake?
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Sonny1318
I have always used as large as water dishes as possible, even went all I kept was boas. I personally think most, if not all keepers should do this, (with the exception of breeders). In my opinion it is definitely a must. Again just my 2 cents, Peace. I get it might not be necessary for all species, but for balls I think it’s a great idea.
I do the same. With the exception of my hognose all my enclosures have 2 large water bowls.
Re: How often should i bathe my snake?
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bcr229
Baby wipes are great but they do have mild detergent on them, so follow up with a damp paper towel to wipe off the soap.
I actually like the generic ones more than the name brand, as they're thicker and more durable.
I've used baby wipies on every animal I've owned.... except for fish. Its harmless or I wouldn't use it ;)
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Re: How often should i bathe my snake?
Back to the original question, bathe your snake whenever it sweats excessively during a work-out :rolleyes: or crawls thru some poo...otherwise, don't worry about it.
Exception: if your snake has mites, by all means bathe them once a day to get rid of as many mites as possible by drowning; a drop or 2 of mild soap in the
water reduces surface tension making sure the mites don't survive.
Also: if a snake seems constipated (aka "sausage butt"), a soak & a swim in a large tub of lukewarm water often gets "results". ;)
Re: How often should i bathe my snake?
A good soak works wonders for dehydrated snakes as well ;)
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Re: How often should i bathe my snake?
Typically mine only get bathed if they have crawled through or sat in/on urates/feces. Most of my snakes avoid their messes, except my BEL and my boa...the boa in particular tends to just sit in it or spread it on every available surface of the cage. When any of them do get a bath, it’s just water with no soap.